New evo X out in japan.

[0100]

Blah I suck didn't see exit posted this in the sti thread. You can lock this shit up.


http://corism.221616.com/articles/0000067616/crsm0000000000.jpg

http://corism.221616.com/articles/0000067577/crsm0000000000.jpg

http://corism.221616.com/articles/0000067578/crsm0000000000.jpg


First off let me say I have hated the looks of the new X since day one, but I have to say the black X looks ok. Just needs some black te37's, blacked out chrome trim, and quality coilovers. Then it would be ok I guess.

GSR SST 3,750,600.00 JPY = 32,584.04 USD
GSR 5MT 3,495,450.00 JPY = 30,378.90 USD
RS 5MT 2,997,750.00 JPY = 26,060.06 USD

That is just a conversion not sure what it will be in the us.

1. RS 5M/T 1420kg (3131lb) 2.855M yen
2. GSR 5M/T 1520kg (3351lb) 3.329M yen
3. GSR TC-SST 1540kg (3395lb) 3.572M yen

This is some real pictures of an RS. Keep in mind the RS is sold in japan almost like a shell. No brembos, wing or nice wheels because they will be upgraded anyways. Car ment to be built for the track.

http://a681.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/108/l_6a8625c73098a57216012d8929ee75d8.jpg

http://a195.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/l_0237e49ca1b4a3c824602c58188e95d2.jpg

http://a476.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/67/l_3491fd4d4f47b693a8d9e005fb4a1153.jpg

http://a350.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/124/l_13bb892c1cc21a90df618cceb8e8b8a5.jpg

[RazoE]

I like how the new model is slower than the older model, and the MR doesnt come with a manual...

oh wait, that I DONT like...

[revat619]

On top of what RazoE already mentioned, it looks like the newer toyota corolla. Umm yeah...gay.

[0100]

I like how the new model is slower than the older model, and the MR doesnt come with a manual...

oh wait, that I DONT like...

Yup couldn't agree more. Plus it doesn't have a 4g63. The IX looks to be the last real evo.

[BustedS13]

evo keeps looking meaner, wrx keeps looking more like grandma's car.

[Sag3r]

This is one of the ugliest cars I've seen it looks like a EVO and a Galant had sex and came up with this piece of shit.

[eastcoastS14]

white looks badass

[qt_240]

every "new" car.. always has mixed review's i personally like it.. check this ralliart one out..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/qtlancer/evooooo_ra1.jpg

[Z_Spool]

The build quality is incredible, (makes the Galant look like crap) the styling… meh, the interior is nice, with comfy seats if you’re slender. Oh, and ssslllllooooooowwwwwwwwww….. The Nav system is gorgeous, it handles and stops well too. The ralliart is pretty nice but looks nothing like that concept.

[Daniel.]

every "new" car.. always has mixed review's i personally like it.. check this ralliart one out..


The pic you posted is a rendering.

[illvialuver]

i think it looks wayy better than a sti, and i came up on a lancer yesterday and it reminds me of the is350.
looks good, the seats look liek a wanna be bride cuga.

[0100]

I like the seats a lot. I wonder how much they are going to go for on the used market.

[ixfxi]

red car looks nice, in an interesting tuner-style way. not great, because the evo has never looked stunning, but it looks refreshing.

the pics in the beginning look like ass. looks like a fake R34. the seats scream "welcome to the FUTURE of seating" and just make me think how dated those will look 10 years from now.

[2iv0 sx]

the pics in the beginning look like ass. looks like a fake R34..

I concur, I concur.

The red one is sexy, thats all.

[Tops*]

http://corism.221616.com/articles/0000067578/crsm0000000000.jpg


If you focus on the side-view mirrow, the car starts looking like a SRT-4...not cool.
I think new cars have to grow on people. When the bug-eye WRX's came out, I absolutely hated them. But, before I bought my S14, I was considering buying one cause they turned out to be my favorite. Same with the 05+ Mustangs. I love how they look now, but thought they were ugly muscle car replicas when they first came out.

[fliprayzin240sx]

yah that black car is screaming SRT-4 at me, then those rims look exactly like the TL type-S rims. Anyways, my question is, didnt Mitsubishi say sometime ago that theyre building this car to compete with the BMW M3??? If thats what they were aiming for, they are abso-fucking-lutely off the damn mark!!!

[RazoE]

maybe they meant the E36 M3..?

[OptionZero]

every "new" car.. always has mixed review's i personally like it.. check this ralliart one out..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/qtlancer/evooooo_ra1.jpg

hotness

needs face-2 te's

[exitspeed]

yah that black car is screaming SRT-4 at me,

Funny that it's made on the same platform as the Neon's replacement, the Caliber. What a qwinky-dink.

[0100]

Yeah the ralliart does look very nice, but the rear quarter bulge wont happen unfortunately, or the headlights. I like the front bumper a lot.

[0100]

New video

http://www.motortrend.com/av/roadtests/112_0709_2008_mitsubishi_evo_x_first_drive/

They should have kept the iron block which could handle more hp. That is what is so great about the 4g63. They only lost 27.5lbs.

Found this photo, starting to wonder why I have hated this car. It's growing on me. Someone photoshop the stickers off.

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/593/gallery/Lancer_Evolution_X_Ralliart_005.JPG

[0100]

and color choices

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/evo/color/index.html

[slothonaleash]

i'm not particularily sure who failed harder...subaru or mitsubishi?

i'm waiting for them to say... just kidding, this is the real lancer/evo and wrx/sti

ralliart rendering=getting there

[DUFFM4N]

looks like i might have to switch over to Mitsubishi :keke: jk...but that shit is fuckin HOT

[OurOnePassion]

I'd take it.




Then sell it.




Then buy an Evo VIII or IX.

[SimpleSexy180]

side profile reminds me of the evo 3-6, but just with newer shit.

[ONYX S-13]

Wow.. That red rendering is a definite winner.. Maybe what the Evo XI will look like?

[Yuri]

New Evo is the best looking Mitsubishi ever made. period.
It's nice to see them stick to the concept.
I'd so rock an RS with a leather interior.
Yeah. I know how weird that sounds.

[drifting_changed_mylife]

love the seat!!!! beautiful car

[dirtdiggler666]

front of the car looks smashed, some cars have to grow on me but im diggin the seats

[PRADOgy]

as ugly as it may seem

the top of the line evo X and the new STi are both 12 second cars...eek!

[614duece40]

damn those cars are so ugly, but i'd still take one (then trade it for a 240 haha).

[Yuri]

damn those cars are so ugly, but i'd still take one (then trade it for a 240 haha).

Do that.
I'd trade you a 240 straight up for a Evo.:ugh:

[exitspeed]

as ugly as it may seem

the top of the line evo X and the new STi are both 12 second cars...eek!

Stock the Evo runs a 13.8. I'm sure the STi is right there too. Car and Driver Tested the new Evo in this months issue.

[0100]

http://www.auto-g.jp/image.html?image=news/200710/02/newcar04/07_b.jpg

http://www.auto-g.jp/image.html?image=news/200710/02/newcar03/07_b.jpg

[genkimotor]

am i the only one who thinks this car is ugly?

[kyoru]

it looks pretty sweet, back sucks though. hands down better looking then the sti though hahah

[Shri222]

i like it, it's a lil more grown up looking, and you can always toss a agressive kit on if you like to make it look like the old one, Personaly it looks like a Scion TC merged with a Acura TSX

[exitspeed]

Call me Suzy and slap me silly, but that shit looks nice 10x better then the Sti.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/08lancerevo_11.jpg

[jackjack]

am i the only one who thinks this car is ugly?


i'm right there with you. i dont like it.

[exitspeed]

it looks like the newer toyota corolla. Umm yeah...gay.

This is one of the ugliest cars I've seen...


the pics in the beginning look like ass. looks like a fake R34.

the car starts looking like a SRT-4...not cool.


damn those cars are so ugly,






am i the only one who thinks this car is ugly?

No, but your appearently the only one who can't read.

[axiomatik]

No, but your appearently the only one who can't read.

lol.

I think it looks fine. It's not like any previous evos were stunningly gorgeous. It's too tall for my tastes, but most modern cars are.

[exitspeed]

I read the Car And Driver review of it. They started the article off by saying, "If you an Evo fanboy read don't keep reading."

They basically said not as fast in a straight line but it's cornering is far superior to the outgoing model. They also implied that it was less fun to drive. But you point in in the direction you want it to go, and it just goes.

[0100]

It is growing on me each day. I just hate how they make every evo look like a wagon. Doesn't have to be slammed, but shit mini vans have less wheel gap then an evo. I know it's based off a rally car. but come on who the fuck is going to be doing that.

[S13Leprechaun]

New video

http://www.motortrend.com/av/roadtests/112_0709_2008_mitsubishi_evo_x_first_drive/

They should have kept the iron block which could handle more hp. That is what is so great about the 4g63. They only lost 27.5lbs.

Found this photo, starting to wonder why I have hated this car. It's growing on me. Someone photoshop the stickers off.

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/593/gallery/Lancer_Evolution_X_Ralliart_005.JPG


front of this looks like the new dodge charger... PUKE!

[S13Leprechaun]

Call me Suzy and slap me silly, but that shit looks nice 10x better then the Sti.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/08lancerevo_11.jpg


and this loks like a mazda 6..... jesus.

[exitspeed]

and this loks like a mazda 6..... jesus.

You can just call me Mel. I'm off work in a half hour.

[S13Leprechaun]

haha... funny guy.

[genkimotor]

it is truly better looking than new subaru...

whats up with hatchback..

but.... still isnt my favorites ..

rear looks like new lexus is250...

[Kentaro4]

Blah I suck didn't see exit posted this in the sti thread. You can lock this shit up.


http://corism.221616.com/articles/0000067616/crsm0000000000.jpg

http://corism.221616.com/articles/0000067577/crsm0000000000.jpg

http://corism.221616.com/articles/0000067578/crsm0000000000.jpg


First off let me say I have hated the looks of the new X since day one, but I have to say the black X looks ok. Just needs some black te37's, blacked out chrome trim, and quality coilovers. Then it would be ok I guess.

GSR SST 3,750,600.00 JPY = 32,584.04 USD
GSR 5MT 3,495,450.00 JPY = 30,378.90 USD
RS 5MT 2,997,750.00 JPY = 26,060.06 USD

That is just a conversion not sure what it will be in the us.

1. RS 5M/T 1420kg (3131lb) 2.855M yen
2. GSR 5M/T 1520kg (3351lb) 3.329M yen
3. GSR TC-SST 1540kg (3395lb) 3.572M yen

This is some real pictures of an RS. Keep in mind the RS is sold in japan almost like a shell. No brembos, wing or nice wheels because they will be upgraded anyways. Car ment to be built for the track.

http://a681.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/108/l_6a8625c73098a57216012d8929ee75d8.jpg

http://a195.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/l_0237e49ca1b4a3c824602c58188e95d2.jpg

http://a476.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/67/l_3491fd4d4f47b693a8d9e005fb4a1153.jpg

http://a350.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/124/l_13bb892c1cc21a90df618cceb8e8b8a5.jpg
the back looks like a mazda 6 with a honda wing and the body wise looks like a TL and the front.... lol think about it. lol the seats are ok

[slothonaleash]

lol you don't have to quote the whole damn original post lol

lol

[axiomatik]

back end doesn't look like a mazda6, it looks like an alfa. seriously people, it doesn't look any worse than the last one. the dual exhausts look a little funny, though.

[exitspeed]

back end doesn't look like a mazda6, it looks like an alfa. seriously people, it doesn't look any worse than the last one. the dual exhausts look a little funny, though.

Good call on the Alfa rear. Right on the money.

[OurOnePassion]

I think it looks like a big pile of dog shit.





haha, exaggerating quite a bit. It still isn't my favorite by a long-shot.

[Daniel.]

http://a195.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/l_0237e49ca1b4a3c824602c58188e95d2.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/spidermansro/IMG_0102.jpg


back end doesn't look like a mazda6, it looks like an alfa. seriously people, it doesn't look any worse than the last one. the dual exhausts look a little funny, though.

I think it looks waaaay worse than the last one. :-/

[axiomatik]

I'll admit that I like the rear of the previous model more, but overall, I don't think the car looks any worse. Personally, I never liked the front end of the evo, and think this is an improvement. Also, the rear of the new evo looks much better with the wing. evo IX's look pretty goofy without a wing too.

[gottrees]

it looks a little boxy. baller wheels and slamming it will look way better.

[0100]

http://www.importracing.de/Bilder/Tsukuba0022.JPG

http://www.importracing.de/Bilder/Tsukuba0023.JPG

Starting to really grow on me. Would look 1000x better with a voltex wing.

[fromxtor]

I don't think it looks THAT bad, but I HATE how if you get in any type of front end collision you are going to kill the headlights.

Also if you look at this picture from their site the car from the wheel back starts to look like and older EVO then the rising rear window throws it off.
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/evo/color/images/col_h2_01.jpg

[muddafakka]

Like the new STi, I'm not feeling it much. Both cars bear resemblance to other makes. I like the older ones better but maybe it'll grow on me eventually.

[SiI40sx]

white looks badass

uhmm no its more like "looks like ASS" or like you put it, "looks like BAD - ASS"

[murda-c]

It's to damn high.

I guess it is a sedan but that rear wheel arch seems like it's very low. I miss the flared look of the old car.

[Brian]

Take Me Back To The Time Of Evolution V

[muddafakka]

http://corism.221616.com/articles/0000067577/crsm0000000000.jpg

http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/1073/thumbs/07_CivicMUGENSi_102.jpg
I'm seeing a slight resemblance here.

[tougemaster]

Dont like the tail light but love the mean looking front end!! +1

Well hopfuly the X have stronger transmission!!!

[powersteeringless180sx]

i still think it's ugly. i actually prefer the sti over it after seeing them both at the LA autoshow.

[bardabe]

meh, fuck both of these, i had the "meh" expressions when i saw em @ the LA auto show. specially cause seeing hte new gtr gave me the chills, a boner, made me weak in the knees and made me wet my pants more than anything in my life. these cars are "meh" w/e

[Rob's S14]

I'm not a big fan of either one. I would say they both look alright. I really want to get a Honda insight for a dd so I can save up $$ for whatever nissan has in store.

[ronmcdon]

i still think it's ugly. i actually prefer the sti over it after seeing them both at the LA autoshow.

agreed. I found the STi to be an overall more attractive package. The only thing I don't care for is the fact that its a hatch. Otherwise, it seems to improve on the original STi formula, and keep its weight very close to the 07 model. I think it'll expand it's customer base, and maybe attract a few more buyers with the slight added rinement. Another plus for the STi, is that now you can fit a lot wider wheels and tires. IIRC, someone on IWSTI.com fitted a 315 width tire. Its a def improvement over the current model, where you'd be hard pressed to even fit 9" wide wheels and/or 255 width tires.

The EVO X I think made too much compromise by going upscale, but IMO falling short. It may alienate a lot of their existing customers, and fail to impress those who have 39k to blow on a BMW or whatever.

[B18C5MK1]

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/593/gallery/Lancer_Evolution_X_Ralliart_005.JPG

from that angle it reminds me of the volvo s40... the way the nose sticks out..


http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/04/IMG_5189.JPG

[0100]

Check out the X at 2:35, looks great in motion!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IUb2LHW66A4

[ronmcdon]

yes it looks good in motion. It seemed to be dropped quite a bit, and de-winged too which helps. I just don't like it in white. color seems a bit played out for japanese cars imo.

[WERDdabuilder]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/EVOX1-1.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/EVOX4.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/EVOX3.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/EVOX2-1.jpg

had to bring this back from the dead cause this car is just ill. guess South Coast Mitsubishi powdercoat's their wheels.

[NI_YON_Zenki]

NO more RALLYART. .. .


http://www.tougefactory.com/oam2008/pages/_DSC0351.htm

IT'S WANGANART NOW ! ! ! !

[DreamN]

had to bring this back from the dead cause this car is just ill. guess South Coast Mitsubishi powdercoat's their wheels.

Wow.. that car actually looks really good compared to the others posted in this thread. There might be hope for it after all.

[Nachtmensch]

that red south coast one above makes the car look a million times better.

like many of you, i prefer the older styling of the IV-VI. everything past that got too large and 'normal' looking for my tastes. the evo was all about the boxy flares that spawned from WRC. giant fog lights, and huge over-the-top wings.

i hate new cars.... atleast mitsubishi gives you the option of a stick instead of paddles.

[DreamN]

^ Ditto. Evo 5 was truly my fav.

[0100]

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4057/evomz1.jpg

http://dropjay.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/img_0441.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/AlexanderVD/Evo%20X/whitevo_alexander.jpg

http://blog.201motorsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/deck_mechanical_evox_front.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2091179765_5230d0cb7e_o.jpg


DSG EVO II FTW

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1332/1398738967_caf13a85a4_o.jpg

[DaPCWiz]

every "new" car.. always has mixed review's i personally like it.. check this ralliart one out..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/qtlancer/evooooo_ra1.jpg

Am I the only one that thinks the outer part of the headlights in this rendering look like '07 Sti headlights. Idk why I can't stop looking at that...

[exitspeed]

I still think it looks infinitely x better then the STi. I just got the see both in person at the Chicago show and the STi looks way to bland now. It doesn't say "rally car" to me. Even though I realize a lot of rally cars are hatch's now.

[ByeByeSti]

not a fan at all of the new sti's, evo has it beat there.

[WERDdabuilder]

saw 2 of them today for the first time. one in WW(wicked white) and silver. look damn good in person.

[Daniel.]

the x is making big power with just a few mods. im jealous. kinda.

naw not really.

:D

[muddafakka]

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4057/evomz1.jpg


Well different wheels and a drop certainly made a difference here. The STi has grown on me a ton, this one is starting to as well.

[TheBigDirty]

Well different wheels and a drop certainly made a difference here. The STi has grown on me a ton, this one is starting to as well.

I agree, the drop made such a difference. This looks baller!

[S13Leprechaun]

it just doesnt look as agressive... looking more like a fast family car... ehh... not my style.

[Daniel.]

here's the red one again on TE's

18x9.5 +22

275/35

Looks ok lowered with nice wheels i guess. I still hate that backend. looks shitty

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/TE37-1.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/TE37-2.jpg

[S13_Nightkid]

idk why but today i seen a toyota tundra and it reminded me of the evo.

[David Steele]

I personally reviewed one at the dealer looks bad ass I dont care what anyone says.

I also took pictures.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/C-Zero/Picture024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/C-Zero/Picture037.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/C-Zero/Picture035.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/C-Zero/Picture012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/C-Zero/Picture035.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/C-Zero/Picture014.jpg

[90hatchie]

i wanna see the inverted front shocks

[steve shadows]

The build quality is incredible, (makes the Galant look like crap) the styling… meh, the interior is nice, with comfy seats if you’re slender. Oh, and ssslllllooooooowwwwwwwwww….. The Nav system is gorgeous, it handles and stops well too. The ralliart is pretty nice but looks nothing like that concept.

Yeah the one nice part about it is the improved build quality.

however, they shoudl have at least matched the old one on power/weight

what is this massive balooning in size of sport compacts

3350 lbs? are you fucking serious?

thats almost 1000 lbs heavier than my S13 :eek3d:

[Daniel.]

Yeah the one nice part about it is the improved build quality.

however, they shoudl have at least matched the old one on power/weight

what is this massive balooning in size of sport compacts

3350 lbs? are you fucking serious?

thats almost 1000 lbs heavier than my S13 :eek3d:

Yeah, all these new cars are pigs.

The nice thing is, the X's have been making 290awhp (91 oct, mustang dyno) with just bolt ons.

Most X's here in norcal have been base lining around 210 -220awhp. +70awhp with just an intake and exhaust + piggyback is pretty amazing. (even if it's a crappy vishnu tune. :keke: )

[DreamN]

Don't mustang dynos usually rate higher or are those dynojets?

[Daniel.]

dynojets read much higher.

[SimpleSexy180]

shit looks ill.

the X has more of the body of a 5 in my opinion. looks cute and small :)

[David Steele]

Yeah the one nice part about it is the improved build quality.

however, they shoudl have at least matched the old one on power/weight

what is this massive balooning in size of sport compacts


3350 lbs? are you fucking serious?

thats almost 1000 lbs heavier than my S13 :eek3d:

It has 4 doors a back seat and a trunk I beleve the last gen evo is roughly 3200lbs curb weight. Whats '' fuckin serious? '' ?

Your S13 saftey standards aren't the same as a new car like the Evo X.

http://www.vividracing.com/blog/tag/evo-x/

[Daniel.]

Here's a nice thread on NCE with some Evo X baselines.

http://www.norcalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=2&topic=26143.15

3 Back to back baseline pulls.

http://www.norcalmotorsports.org/users/bryan/mods/EVO/evo_tunes/evo10_012608/evo_10_power01.jpg

"Boost and AFR: (23psi peak dropping to around 13.5 at rev limiter / AFR 9.7 to 9.4 up top)"

http://www.norcalmotorsports.org/users/bryan/mods/EVO/evo_tunes/evo10_012608/evo_10_boostAFR01.jpg

"100% Stock Evo 10 overlayed with a 100% Stock Evo 9 on our dyno: (Dotted lines are the Evo 9, solid are the Evo 10)"

http://www.norcalmotorsports.org/users/bryan/mods/EVO/evo_tunes/evo10_012608/evo_10_vs9_power.jpg

"100% Stock Evo 10 and 100% Stock Evo 9 boost and AFR: (Dotted lines are the Evo 9, solid are the Evo 10)"

http://www.norcalmotorsports.org/users/bryan/mods/EVO/evo_tunes/evo10_012608/evo_10_vs9_boostAFR.jpg

[Daniel.]

I know I'm double posting who cares.

The Jun Evo looks awesome.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2298760308_8d25bd698a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2297965741_26a9fdd34c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2297966213_2a3858ca27_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2298676176_e18644f7e4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2297883707_446c18b175.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2298678140_7a92acc04e.jpg?v=0

http://http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2298679042_c6b8880787.jpg?v=0

[IIIXziuR]

Man JUN does some cool work

[exitspeed]

I don't know how anyone can think the STI looks better then the EVO.

I wish the roof like was a little flatter instead of so arched. That's about it though.

[Z33dori]

My buddy lee just bought one of these.....wish i was back home so i could drive it

Picked up my new car last night.........here are a couple of quick photos of it......still have the Z its not going anywhere.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c212/HKSPWR/EVO1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c212/HKSPWR/EVO2.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c212/HKSPWR/EVO3.jpg

[Daniel.]

Some better pics of the red one again.

18x9.5 +22

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/800-3.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/800-2.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/800-1.jpg

[Daniel.]

My best judgment tells me to stop double posting, and to let this thread die but I can't. I simply can't.

The X really is growing on me. The back still ooks disgusting though....sigh

Btw, this is a photochop. Still looks sick as hell though.

EDIT: 1000th post!! only took me 5 years to get there. :/

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/spidermansro/choplh5.jpg

[sac]

haha i like.. i like my 04 evo better though..

[0100]

Damn daniel posting some sick shit.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

Some better pics of the red one again.

18x9.5 +22

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/800-3.jpg


that is hot to death. :bigok:

[ronmcdon]

Just traded my 06 STi for an Evo x about a month ago. I have put in 1300 miles since, and did a track day at Streets of Willow. I initially intended only to browse, b/c i was bored on a sunday afternoon and had nothing better to do. Plus, the X's sold for $100 over invioce close to my area, so i thought why not. I was sold on the evo, because it far surpassed my expectations.

Note I liked my STi a lot. I thought the prev gen EVO was more fun to drive, but it was too harsh as a daily. Basically my STi was a better compromise for a daily, and was a very well rounded car. Where the STi feel short was in the excessive power steering assist, vague shifter feel, lousy stereo, and mediocre seats that were too large.

The performance was def there, but the feedback was not. Feedback came in the form of tire noise, slip, and body roll. It was a car I did not really feel comfy to drive hard unless I had a lot of experience with it. My biggest grip with the STi, was also that it just wasn't a fun car to drive around unless it was driven 9/10 super-fast. putting around town at regular speeds, it felt somewhat camry-esque. I respected the STi, but couldn't say I was passionate about it. I was able to keep it under 10k for the year and a half without much trouble.

The EVO X I test drove made up for almost every issue I had with the STi. In short, because of the EVO's harder steering feel, excellent hugging Recaros, better (but not perfect) shifter, less body roll, and maybe even better brakes the EVO X was a very confidence inspiring car. between the confidence factor, and possibly better suspension/tires, the car feels like it corners much better than the STi. To me, the EVO was a lot more fun to drive. Ride quality isn't too bad either. Suspension isn't too harsh on the streets.

As for the SSS pkg, I thought it was a good deal being an 1,800-1,700 option. The upgraded stereo is not exceptional (may replace the hu w/ better ipod integration, speakers, and get an amp), but it is decent and prob most will be pleased. HID's are awesome, no doubt. The key fob is a very cool conveneince feature. The rear wing hinders rear visability somewhat, but this is not something I care about coming from an STi. If anything, the wing isn't big enough! :P

My qualms with the EVO is that the theme of bieng upscale is very inconsistent. The exterior is certainly classy, and I like it a lot. The seats are first class no doubt. Driving the car around, the suspension and chassis feels very solid (and moreso than the STI. However, the interior plastics could still use improvement. Also, the car is loud at highway cruising. Its at 4000rpm at 80mph. My STi would be around 3,200. I think a 6-spd would have helped tremendously with noise, and possibly mileage. I think Mitsu should not have skimped on this one. Then again, this does not bother me so much personally, as I just turn on the stereo.

Another problem I noticed, after driving it about a month, is that the paint quality is absolutely terrible. It looks good, dont get me wrong, but it's not durable at all. Paint chips are very very easy to get. THis is a car you want to throw on a clear bra all around asap. I don't even think mudflaps alone would be suffient.

I think Mitsu is mistaken if they will steal any prospective bmw/audi customers. the sense of being upscale just isn't there. it may come across as being more acceptable to those not looking for a luxury brand, as well as those who are driving WRX/STIs, Z's, and such but it's not at the level of refinement of a german auto.

Another concern is that the EVO X feels a bit slow on the straights. This is not so much a complaint as it is a concern. I actually don't care too much about a car going too fast in the straights, as long as its reasonable. It is really odd that there has been such a huge discrepancy in accelaration of the car between different auto reviews. Some list the car going as quick is 4.6 to as slow as 5.5. The STi could have been plausible as a low 4 sec accelerating car, but no way with the X. This is ultimately unscientific as I am resorting to the butt dyno, but I don't think most ppl would be impressed by it's acceleration in town or on the highway. I feel it has gotten a bit quicker now, so maybe there is break in period that takes a bit longer than the factory suggested 600 mi duration.

For me, this is an excellent car that it extremely fun to drive! Overall it is a more balanced performance car than my STi. Comfort is better in some ways, but compromised on other aspects. You can't have everything, but you cant really complain for the price you pay.

Shortly afterwards, I took my x to a track event at streets of willow CCW. I had done Streets several times before in my miata and eg civic, but never with a awd car, and never in the CCW config. I had hired some intruction for the first two sessions and rented a transponder to make better use of my seat time.

I will say the X is very capable in that it handles extraodinarly well, esp considering all the weight it carries. It is very forgiving, but it is also not easy to pull good times and not as easy to learn to drive well say as a civic or a miata. The transition between understeer and oversteer, while was always forgiving and the car never spun, felt like it took a bit a feel to get used to. This is good, in that I know there will be much to learn and have fun with before I become accustomed to the car's limit.

Also, the traction control needs to be turned off. The X's traction control is far too intrusive. Whenever it sense any slip, it promptly reduces a huge amount of the throttle. in tight corners, this was murder. Regardless, i decided to play it safe and keep the asc on for this event.

At the end of the day, my fastest lap was 1:35.86. There was another x on the track with modified robi-spec coilovers, alignment, exhaust, and traction control disabled that did 1:27:something. There was also a not yet released X MR and a few STi's on the track. Some members on evolutionm.net were documenting different settings of the stock and modified x's and STi's. I can post them up here when they release their report.

While there is some truth in that an idiot can drive this car in that it will be hard to crash, i do not think just any idiot can manage to drive this well.

here's a pic from the track;


http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4409/evo2ts7.jpg

[flip3d]

It doesnt look very appealing. The Evo 8 was nice. 9 was kinda eh with the roof diffusers. X is like they arent even trying anymore. Kinda reminds of those old hot wheels cars that were really over the top.

[Daniel.]

It doesnt look very appealing. The Evo 8 was nice. 9 was kinda eh with the roof diffusers. X is like they arent even trying anymore. Kinda reminds of those old hot wheels cars that were really over the top.

both 8 and 9 had the vortex generators on the MR models.

evo x review

nice review. if you think the x takes getting used to around the track... imagine a ix. congrats on your purchase.

[s13coupedrfter]

Looks like a srt-4 with rsx tail lights, I like the front bumper mouth though.

[ronmcdon]

Here's an article on the evo x vs. the 08 STi that I thought was rather interesting. yes, its from an evo forum but I think it's convincing given they also give credit to the STi in where it stands out.

http://features.evolutionm.net/article.php?id=105

I was also there that day when they did the testing on the new evo/sti, and it was a lot fun to share the track with them :)

[SimpleSexy180]

you guys are dumb.

the X is bringing back the real EVO look.

look at it from the side and compare to the 3-5 :)

[muddafakka]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/800-2.jpg


Hot damn nice wheels and a drop made a difference for this one as well.