Mitsi Evo 9, what a drive.

[charged]

Nephew had a Evo 9(Mitsi Press Car) for a week and I just took it for a quick fang. It is an absolute rocketship. Would have to be the best handling car I have ever driven. I gave it an huge bootful in a second gear corner, slight oversteer before I could correct with the steering the active diffs,yaw control take over and its all good.The steering is like a go cart, its absolutely fantastic.It would destroy a HSV or FPV in the twisties even with me driving it. Fairly quick in a straight line, not as quick as the club cars. It was black in colour with the matching BBS wheels and red brembo calipers. Only have one photo of me following it in traffic. All the rechargeable batteries in the camera bag were flat:mad: . I can now die a happy man, also pray I win lotto and then buy one. The it would be HSV and FPV hunting time.:D

[Blue Supra]

they are a weapon arent they. im yet to hear anything bad about them.

my bro wants one. I keep telling him

"youre 15"

:rolleyes:

[IBrake4Rainbows]

So who does your nephew work for to land such a beast?

Seriously, I hate you right now :p

[charged]

Seriously, I hate you right now :p
I hate myself:p

He's an account manager for Clemenger Bddo Ad company,he's got the account for Mitsi and he had it for 4 days lucky barstard. I have never, ever driven any road car that handles like that. It also had the upgraded ralliart(bilstein) suspension with bbs 18's and Yoko Advan 048r on it. I will not sleep tonight as Im still buzzing.:D

[fpv_gtho]

they are a weapon arent they. im yet to hear anything bad about them.

Is this performance wise or the complete car, cause ive heard a fair few complaints about the interior and equipment...

[charged]

my bro wants one. I keep telling him

"youre 15"

:rolleyes:

So does my daughter, took her for a fang in it, she absolutely loved it. She's only 11, that would be an absolutely perfect first car for her:rolleyes:

[fpv_gtho]

It also had the upgraded ralliart(bilstein) suspension with bbs 18's and Yoko Advan 048r on it. I will not sleep tonight as Im still buzzing.:D

Would those tyres be road legal? Theyre up there with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup's as far as bordering on being a semi-slick goes :p

[charged]

Is this performance wise or the complete car, cause ive heard a fair few complaints about the interior and equipment...
They are a lot better than the Evo 6.5, have been in one of them years back and that felt like a race car, where the 9 feels somewhat civilised, Trust me FPV you dont have time to be looking at the interior and soon as you get it you turn into a boy racer:D . The only time I drove it slow , was down changing from 3rd to 2nd and missed second, have to start practising my heal & toeing:o . Seriously Rob has had it for a 4 days and believes he could live with it on a day to day basis, the only problem would be speeding tickets.:p
This one had leather, a/c, mp3, power windows, doorlocks, power steering so it has the creature comforts to get by with.

[charged]

Would those tyres be road legal? Theyre up there with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup's as far as bordering on being a semi-slick goes :p Thats funny cause at teh moment the club cars run the 032r and cams have approved the a048, so its the same tyre they run on their race cars.

[fpv_gtho]

No offense but that bit about the interior sounds exactly what most Amercans come up with to defend their nations crappily built cars :p But when your pushing 1400kg with 206 i can understand :p

[fpv_gtho]

Thats funny cause at teh moment the club cars run the 032r and cams have approved the a048, so its the same tyre they run on their race cars.

No doubt though the AWD helps as far as wet weather goes though. I wouldnt want to be the one paying for the new tyres though...:o

[charged]

No offense but that bit about the interior sounds exactly what most Amercans come up with to defend their nations crappily built cars :p But when your pushing 1400kg with 206 i can understand :p
The build quality was good, it just didnt have all the bells and whistles. She certainly hauls, didnt try any six grand starts, the car has only 9500km on the clock, but its a press car. The second to 3rd syncro was a little slow, felt like the change has been missed and crunched a few times.

[fpv_gtho]

That must be fairly common...i guess most people get in it and give it a bootfull, the 1-2 shift's no problem but before long they try the 2-3 and find it alot harder :p

I think theyve got a 5000rpm limit on them for dropping the clutch, i think thats something Motor found out...

[Matra et Alpine]

What EVO do you guys get and which did you drive ?
One of the guys has a 320 and been in the 340.
I def rate them above the Scoobie :D
But the insides are typical bland japanese, but you dont' spedn much time looking at hte insides when you're in one :D

[Sabiego]

I love EVO a specialy EVO IX ver. GT340 :)

[charged]

that car has been the Mitsi press car all its life, so its been absolutely flogged. I could give it a good home.

[fpv_gtho]

What EVO do you guys get and which did you drive ?
One of the guys has a 320 and been in the 340.
I def rate them above the Scoobie :D
But the insides are typical bland japanese, but you dont' spedn much time looking at hte insides when you're in one :D

I think its just the standard, Jap built 202kw/206kw one but now with the MIVEC engine of course. How many models does the UK make? Is it just the 400hp one?

[clutch-monkey]

i thought the uk had different spec EVO's with 260, 300, 320 hp or something

[charged]

What EVO do you guys get and which did you drive ?
One of the guys has a 320 and been in the 340.
I def rate them above the Scoobie :D
But the insides are typical bland japanese, but you dont' spedn much time looking at hte insides when you're in one :D
206Kw version,compared to the club cars its pretty docile, I think the beauty of it is its near idiot proof handling, until you get to the point of no return the there will be tears.:D

[Matra et Alpine]

The UK sells ( dont make :( ) the FQ-300, FQ-320 and FQ-340.
Approx 300,320 and 340 hp respectively.
400 hp was only in the WRC cars :D

[Matra et Alpine]

206Kw version,compared to the club cars its pretty docile, I think the beauty of it is its near idiot proof handling, until you get to the point of no return the there will be tears.:D
Having horsed a 320 round Knockhill, the handling isn't severe at all.
It just drifts ... more and more ... the more you throttle it. Only the hairpin causes any dramas you can't get the power on as early in the corner with the same speed as the Alpine. So it gets all a bit of a handful as it struggles to apply the power on lots of lock !! And it was as good as the track car at the difficutl uphill, off camber chicane. If it jsut had some decent looks then it woudl be my road car.

[charged]

I only really punted it at about 7/10(public roads), would love to get it at our local circuit to find its limits, thinking it would be a bit understeery as most AWD are on a race track. Still prefer the club cars for that brutal acceleration and hangs out of corner:D . As an everyday road car, yes please. Heres a good link to a WRX racing a sports sedan at Baskerville Race way Tasmaina(IPRA Nats), you can see how the rex had really bad mid corner understeer. (I have an interest in this circuit as the nephews are contesting the National titles there, it looks a fun little track) Warning 56k users its a big file

http://rapidshare.de/files/11329745/Baskerville.mp4.html

[SlickHolden]

I remember last time i seen top gear they said it killed the WRX. The Rex is a boys car, The Evo a mans car:)

[spi-ti-tout]

The Evo fan's heart burns ...

[magracer]

Don't know if they fixed it for the IX version but in the US there were plenty of gearbox and engine mishaps for the EVO VIII. Also, Mitsu's warranty was a little less than flexible attending those complaints.

[Matra et Alpine]

THAT is a nice track.
Some really challenging cambers on those undulations
Nice vid.

You called the understeer spot on and why it gets a handful trying to FORCE it to over at the hairpin :D Just a helluva lot easier with the Alpine !!

What's your local ?

I'm thinking more and more I should come work in Oz for a couple of years and spend some weekends trying out all these good tracks !!!!!

[kingofthering]

Don't know if they fixed it for the IX version but in the US there were plenty of gearbox and engine mishaps for the EVO VIII. Also, Mitsu's warranty was a little less than flexible attending those complaints.
they didn't honor the warrenties only if you autocrossed. Mitsu tried everything to find evidence of autocross and if they did find evidence, you're screwed.

[Matra et Alpine]

yeah the down side of teh Evo and the Scoob is that if you REALLY tear them up the forces on the transmission are BIG and cause problems.

It's a problem for them as we are used to having clear cut warranties.
Making an EVO or Scoob with a transmission as bullet-proof as a WRC would vost a FORTUNE per car ( like 3 times what the car sells for :) ) and it woudl STILL need TLC !!!

SO it's kind of woolie now.
Most of the guys over here are getting one fix under warranty and not another is what I've heard :( They get given a clear warning.

It's a bit like over-clocking. We all know it happens and if you replace a CPU under warranty it will be OK, but if you go for the third time they will likely inspect the chip :D SO o/cers accpet the consequences themselves. So do most fast performance car owners :(

[MrKipling]

^^ Indeed.

Funnily enough, the FQ versions and MR400 are (were) 'built' in england. They are prepared by Ware Mitsubishi - now home of Ralliart.

They also did the 2 Fast 2 Furious Evo

[Matra et Alpine]

^^ Indeed.

Funnily enough, the FQ versions and MR400 are (were) 'built' in england. They are prepared by Ware Mitsubishi - now home of Ralliart.

They also did the 2 Fast 2 Furious Evo
I didn't think they did anything in the UK ?
I'm sure mates VINs are Japanese. I'll check next time I see him.
"RalliArt" is Japan based, Ware are just a UK appointed dealer and the best place to buy and service them :D Or have I been told porkies ??

[SlickHolden]

THAT is a nice track.
Some really challenging cambers on those undulations
Nice vid.

You called the understeer spot on and why it gets a handful trying to FORCE it to over at the hairpin :D Just a helluva lot easier with the Alpine !!

What's your local ?

I'm thinking more and more I should come work in Oz for a couple of years and spend some weekends trying out all these good tracks !!!!!
Good idea there are plenty of tracks to see and test yourself on:)

[spi-ti-tout]

I didn't think they did anything in the UK ?
I'm sure mates VINs are Japanese. I'll check next time I see him.
"RalliArt" is Japan based, Ware are just a UK appointed dealer and the best place to buy and service them :D Or have I been told porkies ??
UCP's your answer ;)


Built to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Mitsubishi’s entry into the UK market, the new model is based on the Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ-320 and was developed in the UK by Mitsubishi Motors UK’s motor sports department, in association with tuning specialists Rampage, Owen Developments and Flow Race Engines. Together, they modified the Lancer’s legendary 2.0-litre turbocharged engine so that it now produces a mighty 405bhp and 355lb ft of torque.
True it doesn't say where it was BUILT. But I'm taking the stack it was UK aswell as I think Mitsu make Evo's there and why build a right-hand car and bring it all the way from japan. Probably a standard Evo upgraded?

[Matra et Alpine]

True it doesn't say where it was BUILT. But I'm taking the stack it was UK aswell as I think Mitsu make Evo's there and why build a right-hand car and bring it all the way from japan. Probably a standard Evo upgraded?
erm because Japan is RIGHT HAND DRIVE !!!!
:D

and the car you are quoting is a low volume anniversary special. Read what it says -- it is based of a standard FQ-320 !!!!

[magracer]

I didn't think they did anything in the UK ?


My understanding is that they import stock EVOs and those are modified in the UK. That's why there are FQ320, 340 and 400. In the small chance you don't know FQ stands for "f***ing quick"! And they sure are, with various publications stating they are the fastest car to get from point A to point B in real life situation (with B roads included) bar none.

[kingofthering]

mitsubishi checks online forums for evidence of abuse on their cars

[spi-ti-tout]

erm because Japan is RIGHT HAND DRIVE !!!!
:D
Potential prat embarresment situation. Shut up :p


and the car you are quoting is a low volume anniversary special. Read what it says -- it is based of a standard FQ-320 !!!!
So then your question is answered isn't it?

[Cotterik]

spotted one down the back streets on the way to college. unbelievable.

[coolieman1220]

they scream rice......in stock form

[Matra et Alpine]

they scream rice......in stock form
I guess that depends on how many Scoobies and Evos you get to see in day to day driving ADN how many REAL bad riced Novas/Corsas :D

[MrKipling]

I'm fairly certain the FQ thing works in much the same way as the Prodrive Scoob specials: imported cars, factory certified mods done by an .appointed agent'.

Ware do the preparation - at least they did when I last checked (about a year ago).

[charged]

THAT is a nice track.
Some really challenging cambers on those undulations
Nice vid.

You called the understeer spot on and why it gets a handful trying to FORCE it to over at the hairpin :D Just a helluva lot easier with the Alpine !!

What's your local ?

I'm thinking more and more I should come work in Oz for a couple of years and spend some weekends trying out all these good tracks !!!!!
Mallala is our local track, heres a link to the site it a bit of a squirt and point track, although I have seen some cars come to greif on the sweeper on the back straight.

http://www.mallala.com/

[Blue Supra]

http://www.wakefieldpark.com.au/

my local track. its pretty fun, i can hit 200kph before braking on the straight and im soft :p

[charged]

here's a link to all the racetracks.

http://nmd.com.au/racetracks.cfm

[fpv_gtho]

I must be spoilt, ive got Eastern Creek AAAANNDD Oran Park within half an hour...

The only ones you really have to drive for are Mt Panorama and Wakefield Pk

[charged]

This is the write up my nephew did for performance buildups magazine( great magazine to buy IMHO, a more go than show mag,less bling more zing, next issue going for over 1200hp from a rb30 courtesy of my boys at Allan Engineering, has made 1100hp on dyno with nos to come:eek: ) heres the scans anyways

[fpv_gtho]

Unfortunately the small text means i can only skim over that, but in general looks like its pretty good. Something which im glad has been left out is the tendency by tuner mags or ricer mags to bring down a V8 in order to bignote a turbo 4

[charged]

I had to downsize them as my internet speed tonite is a blistering 24.5 k, I definetely need broad band. will upload full size scans when I get on the work server.Performance build up is great cover everything from Jap stuff to american stuff, less bling and more technical features usally written by the nephew. At the moment at the workshop the boys from fb are building a Mazda 929 coupe with a 253 in it. Its going to be their tech car andwhen its finished it should be pretty insane. Speaking of insane saw a west race car at Mallala today, went round Mallala in 1.06.7:eek: , with wrong spring rates and absolutely no set up time. The image is off the web site as I left the camera at home:mad:

http://www.westracecars.com/wallpaper/WestRaceCars_1024m.jpg

[fpv_gtho]

Youve got to love the classic Gulf colours.

I'd imagine something like that could get quite bumpy

[charged]

Mike drewers(Clipsal 500 boss) son(lucky barstard ,its not what u know its who u know) was testing it, and the spring rates where set up for english conditions(smooth), not Mallala(goat track). He going out next practice before the Truck round and rekons a 1.04 is in it.:cool:

[fpv_gtho]

That should be interesting. Is there anything planned to get some speed back in it after the springs are softened? Maybe a stronger set of shock's or something?

[SlickHolden]

Thats pretty slick(Pardon the punt:D)

[charged]

That should be interesting. Is there anything planned to get some speed back in it after the springs are softened? Maybe a stronger set of shock's or something?From what the driver said the damping rates seem ok, the springs are that stiff that from the southern hairpin to the back straight kink it flairs the whole way:eek: Called in to Allan engineering today and saw the rb30 being run on the engine dyno, awesome in 1 word. Making 850 on pump gas, over 1000hp with petrol/methanol as they can run more boost and timing, They were sorting out the Nos.At 4000prm was getting 80 kw increase with nos as in their words its exciting the turbo

[fpv_gtho]

Were they still running a single cam head with that?

[charged]

no its running the rb26 head and a turbo a baby would get sucked up in,:eek:
the plenum is actually longer than the motor, they where getting better hp from the nos yesterday but the bottle keep freezing today, as I left the bottle was sitting in the sun warming up for the next run. :D

[charged]

Update on the RB30 at Allan Engineering, they have acheived 1150 hp on 80/20 petrol/meth. With the 150 shot of nos we are talking 1300hp. Its a engine for a guy in nsw going in a r32 gtr drag car. He was hoping for 1000hp with nos, so the 1300hp figure has made him one happy customer.

Nephews in the process of writing up a article in Performace Buildups mag so keep a look out for it in newsagents

[fpv_gtho]

holy f***ing shit mother of god...

i wonder if the 8.XXs record for a Skyline locally is for production or overall.

[charged]

Nephew was there for a few power runs and he's seen his fair share of ballsy motors and he said he was gobsmacked when it was at full noise

[fpv_gtho]

What sort of revs have they got it running?

Its a pity they havent had any customers wanting a Falcon turbo motor :p

[charged]

They are usally fairly conservative with revs, the rb30 they built though can handle revs as its chock full of the best gear, the owner has a very big wallet. There next project is a 4age 20v 1600 toyota engine with ipra 36 mill spec turbo, as they feel this engine will be easier to drive less torque, wont hit the horsepower wall like the 2 litre motors as it wont gulp as much air, so hp should be equivilent to a 2 litre turbo ipra car. It should make good hp all the way to 8 grand, where the 2 litre cars start dropping hp at about 5000rpm. In a ae86 would make a killer IPRA car and be under 3 litres.