SST Questions
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Yes I have put it in to s-sport and drove it for about 100 km. If you try to drive it normally it is quiet jerky like dropping the clutch with every gear change but if you rev it hard then it is fine.
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I also have a Evo X SST in New Zealand. It is one of the 4 red ones. It was VIN'ed in Japan (made) in November 2007 and I received it in February 2008. Standard equipment in NZ is the BBS wheels, Brembo two piece brake disks, Eibachs and Bilsteins. The sound system is the basic one and it is fitted with the black cloth Recaros.
My ownership impressions to date are as follows:
The transmission changes into 6th as soon as possible in normal use and uses the engines considerable torque to maintain speed. The slightest pressure on the accelerator instantaneously changes to a lower gear. The effect is quick, quiet progress but devastating rapid response to close up any gaps. Its capability to corner without drama if you use the technique of always powering out of the corner is almost magic. With the SST you always have power out of the corner.
Launch is as easy as mashing the accelerator to the firewall. Camping on the brakes to enable a faster time seems almost counterproductive as it achieves 4.9 seconds to 60mph (VBox measured) without abuse.
My Evo X SST feels a class, or even two, above my previous Evo viii. The engine immediately returns to the idle with no hold up and the ride is dramatically better. The electronic key is ok, but is physically too large and having to turn the keyless ignition switch is plain old fashioned. The wipers are not adequate for the cars performance and the self sensing wipers are not calibrated for higher speeds.
Fuel use is considerably less than the Eight because I suspect I am getting the same high across the ground times without the vehicle working as hard. My favorite two and a half hour commute leaves me fresher, with a bigger smile and pleased that the SST transmission decision suits me just fine.
My ownership impressions to date are as follows:
The transmission changes into 6th as soon as possible in normal use and uses the engines considerable torque to maintain speed. The slightest pressure on the accelerator instantaneously changes to a lower gear. The effect is quick, quiet progress but devastating rapid response to close up any gaps. Its capability to corner without drama if you use the technique of always powering out of the corner is almost magic. With the SST you always have power out of the corner.
Launch is as easy as mashing the accelerator to the firewall. Camping on the brakes to enable a faster time seems almost counterproductive as it achieves 4.9 seconds to 60mph (VBox measured) without abuse.
My Evo X SST feels a class, or even two, above my previous Evo viii. The engine immediately returns to the idle with no hold up and the ride is dramatically better. The electronic key is ok, but is physically too large and having to turn the keyless ignition switch is plain old fashioned. The wipers are not adequate for the cars performance and the self sensing wipers are not calibrated for higher speeds.
Fuel use is considerably less than the Eight because I suspect I am getting the same high across the ground times without the vehicle working as hard. My favorite two and a half hour commute leaves me fresher, with a bigger smile and pleased that the SST transmission decision suits me just fine.
How's the sst drive when coming to a complete stop on a steep hill, and then starting again?I bet someone would make loads of cash designing a classy start/stop button for the keyless ignition switch.
Last edited by demonblackevo69; May 6, 2008 at 07:12 AM.
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Hill starts are no problem. Parking is easy too They seem to have all the combinations of starts sorted. The only thing I have notice is if you are in normal mode and on the open road and brake for an intersection so the car is slowing. You see the way is clear so you put your foot down (say 1/3 o 1/2 throttle. then there is a hesitation maybe 0.5 to 1 sec as it has a think about gear/throttle position. I think this is due to the fact that it can still be 4th or 5th gear and it needs to drop to 1st or 2nd Does not seem to do it in spot mode because it is quicker on the down changes.
But I must say this is such a minor issue to me
But I must say this is such a minor issue to me
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I am planning to upgrade to the 340hp option. Mitsubishi NZ provided the upgrade kits for the Eights but the X upgrades come through a local dealer. I have not rushed to the upgrade as the SST provides a seamless surge of power whenever required. However you can never have too much power!
Answering another question - the paddles work in all modes. They are fun to use until it dawns that the transmission mapping has made a slightly better choice than you. Rather humbling and so I tend to let the SST decide except in the circumstance my fellow NZ owner spoke about when the vehicle has no warning of the need to drop down say 4 ratios. Toggling the paddles a couple of times seems to do the trick.
Answering another question - the paddles work in all modes. They are fun to use until it dawns that the transmission mapping has made a slightly better choice than you. Rather humbling and so I tend to let the SST decide except in the circumstance my fellow NZ owner spoke about when the vehicle has no warning of the need to drop down say 4 ratios. Toggling the paddles a couple of times seems to do the trick.
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