my headlights are stock

 

they said to touch the cone with your back tire.

 

how about we say wednesday, 7:00PM here:

Bertucci's - Marlboro, Ma
374 Boston Post Rd. Rt. 20 Marlboro, MA 01752

 

it's not so much trying to keep my warranty as much as trying to keep the electricity on and child support out on time. but i should start using the warranty keeping as my excuse, it sounds better

sounds good, i'll talk to my buddy today and let you guys know a bit later if we can definately make it or not

 

Dex i love that i can see your hair in the pic.

So i just got back from mitsu with dex and paul and the x IS nicer then expected but not for $38k, oh and that is sticker which they admitted they charge more then.

Some things i really liked:
The new shift knob
The seats, definitely more supportive but uglier. Not great for larger guys (i.e. me)
battery in the trunk
Stock stance
Huge brakes

Things i didnt like:
Everything in the engine bay
Peanut trunk (omg small) and...
The extremely heavy trunk. Thats right, it needs struts to hold it up.
the aero kit - might as well install truck side steps. The side skirts come out so far they look like steps
Price, of course.

 

Lucky. Nice photo!

 

awesome dex!

 

Not to start a debate or arguement:

Just curious, but what didn't you like about "everything in the engine bay" ????

As for the trunk, ours are assisted via the tensioning rods that run horizontally under the shelf. And with past vehicles, the struts add tension when opening/closing. So it will seem 'heavier'...I can;t see the trunk and spoiler being that much heavier than the VII-IX trunk lids. Perhaps a little more weight, but nothing major or drastic.

So base price was about $33,680.00 (+/- or so) + $2k for SSS + $2k for Aero = $38k. As it was, my '03 VIII stickered for $31,995.00 and now 5 years later base price is under $34k. This is great. Overall, look how much better built the X really is. Aside from personal feelings for the 4G63 driveline, which I love, this new 4B11 is not going to be a slouch. I see great things for us with this new platform and drivetrain. I have been loving the Evo's since the IV. The future Evos will impress me everytime they introduce new technology and new chassis's. I was very impressed when the IX came out, and even more so when they were responding the way they did to mods and tuning .

 

I didnt like the ugly engine cover, the way they mounted the turbo in the back (more accessible then expected but still a pita, the long *** intercooler pipe running across the engine bay. It was very crowded. I am not huge on the hood either. I will admit, i am into the new motor design. I think from a technical standpoint they made a lot of really great upgrades but i am interested to see how it pans out.

That makes sense then. It definitely felt really heavy with the struts, kinda of annoying. And the trunk was WAY smaller then i expected. I am not saying i use my trunk often but it would be hard to use that trunk at all.

 

Dex, looks like a blast man....you've got wonderful control...on the rock hair, I mean, the driving's not too shabby either.


Tim, I do think I'm ready for a change but it's such a crappy financial decision that I know I shouldn't do it..... hence staying away.

 

Yeah i wouldnt buy one until you pay for them what they are worth: close to invoice, not msrp + markup.

 

stockness ftw

edit: dex's hair in that pic ftw

 

Yeah, I'm sorry...no Mitsu should ever deserve a markup.... jeez, they rarely deserve MSRP.

I'd consider dropping $32k on one, with HIDs, which is like $5k more than i spent on mine.

 

you're still ornery so i take it you didn't get any dicking in CA?

 

Understandable. But its what was designed and for us to work with. Yes, i am a fan of the 4G63 designed powerplant with the IC piping routes and the turbo location...etc etc. New turbo location isn't a big deal (for me). After reading posts from vendors/shop its seems this is quite realistic when working on. Not as bad as people may be portraying it. Which is good news too. As for the engine cover ....gone. This will be a garage wall mounted item, and the cam cover will be getting powder coated. I hate plastic engine covers


I am not liking the smaller trunk space either. Battery placement in the back is not a big deal or even a crucial matter. I have seen the small battery kit mounted in the X already, but it doesn't add any extra space. Just more room behind the panel where it sits, and less weight. Having Samantha = lots of sh it to carry around. But in the real world, if I need more space, I need to buy something different. Thats the reality of that one for me.

I still have my heart set that this will be the begining of yet another great series of Evolutions