Evo 5 RS
Should probably keep these to a minimum lol. I don't think the stock clutch is good for many ?
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Lancer Evolution Appreciation Thread
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Evo 5 RS
You're not kidding. I've only done it twice now lol. I think even stock I read somewhere from Mitz that they're only good for about 30 launches and then the clutch is gone. So that probably means about 10 lol
Feels good though right! Twin plate next which will take more abuse, then it will be gearbox ?
Feels good though right! Twin plate next which will take more abuse, then it will be gearbox ?
Evo 5 RS
Why do you always have to say bad things lol. It does rip, that's for sure. Had no plans to change the clutch out for non OEM part, but it's just one of those things where whilst it's out...
I’ve never ever ever ever felt the inclination to launch mine! Mostly because the running gear is 18 years old, and I have a modicum of mechanical sympathy. Haha.
Did get it back yesterday after it spent 7 weeks down at M.A. I had an 8 rear diff, XP8 rear pads (hate them), slight map tweak, and a few changes to the geo done.
I don’t know if it’s placebo from running around in solely my wife’s CRV and the Micra I stole off my father in law, but Jesus H. Christ it feels incredible.
Did get it back yesterday after it spent 7 weeks down at M.A. I had an 8 rear diff, XP8 rear pads (hate them), slight map tweak, and a few changes to the geo done.
I don’t know if it’s placebo from running around in solely my wife’s CRV and the Micra I stole off my father in law, but Jesus H. Christ it feels incredible.
Evo 5 RS
Good to see it back on the road!
Do you even have a 2 step limiter on yours with the map? Wouldn’t bother trying to launch it if not. Today was the first time I’d bothered trying, have plenty of mechanical sympathy otherwise lol. Can’t imagine 120 straight laps at Brands is much different long term, as your diff will testify
It’s all good in moderation (he says). It’s definitely not placebo, if you’re driving around in a slower car a lot then it will feel rapid going back to it. Keeps things fresh lol.
massiveCoRbyn
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Several
Pussies lol
Good to see it back on the road!
Do you even have a 2 step limiter on yours with the map? Wouldn’t bother trying to launch it if not. Today was the first time I’d bothered trying, have plenty of mechanical sympathy otherwise lol. Can’t imagine 120 straight laps at Brands is much different long term, as your diff will testify
It’s all good in moderation (he says). It’s definitely not placebo, if you’re driving around in a slower car a lot then it will feel rapid going back to it. Keeps things fresh lol.
Touché.
But I know what I’d rather spend my time doing. This car isn’t built for the drag strip. [emoji6]
And yeah, partial placebo, but I messaged Mark and he said he played with my map a bit too and I’ve ‘probably got a bit more’. Happy days.
Evo 5 RS
Oh I concur 100%, but you have to try it. It's an AWD rally car, sadly launching off the line is something it's quite good at, save for the health of your transmission running gear lol
Quoting myself here...
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 GSR at Brands Hatch (Indy) by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 GSR at Brands Hatch (Indy) by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 GSR at Brands Hatch (Indy) by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 GSR at Brands Hatch (Indy) by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 GSR at Brands Hatch (Indy) by Adam Lister, on Flickr
The rollercoaster of Paddock Hill feels brilliant.
massiveCoRbyn
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That picture is hilarious. That old truck in the middle looks like a toy next to the modern stuff!
It is just a toy for us lol
It's a 1936 Albion lorry, we've owned it from new. Was restored about 20 years ago.
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
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That's incredible. Long time to own something! I do love how some haulage companies embrace and celebrate their heritage by maintaining some old vehicles. Bet it's quite an experience to drive.
I'm one of a few that have driven it in the road. But yes it's hot, noisy and very difficult to steer and shift gears. I think the hardest part is that the pedals from l to r go clutch, accelerator then brake. So it goes against everything you were taught when you started driving.
Evo 5 RS
Mines gone
. I'm not replacing it with anything, least not this year. Otherwise I would have kept it.
Evo 5 RS
First serious punter took it. Rubbed salt into the wound as his dad rocked up in a spanking new 488!
Sad day but onward and upward. Got my sensible cap on for a short while now.
I've never found 'sensible caps' to fit me very well.
What's the long term next ride?
Evo 5 RS
No idea at this point. I'd have kept it if I had sat down and had a reasonable discussion about what would fill the same boots for the money. Was thinking of going a bit nuts eventually, though. R34 perhaps, but don't quote me on that just yet lol
Mrs got her own way then....??
Driven it more than your evo m9
Evo 5 RS
lol actually she'd come to terms with it, it was me that decided to sell. I just wasn't using it and we needed the influx of cash. The only consolation is the prospect of having something awesome next year so here's hoping.
Cookson
ClioSport Club Member
Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 V6
She left him a few post-it notes in different handwriting telling him to sell it.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Where is it?
Evo 5 RS
Those feet are definitely money well spent.
Feet?
I’ve had them two years lol.
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