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Lancer Evolution Appreciation Thread
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R3k1355
ClioSport Club Member
Original look is coming back in, had to happen eventually!
It’s actually a completely different bumper, the splitter is bolted and self tapped into the bumper and bolted to the engine brace underneath — Only tested to 90mph, though!
The fog holes are now brake ducts, with some nice direct airflow...
Last chance for this brake setup before I go all Alcon.
Evo 5 RS
I know, does that mean that they weren't worth the money then?
Oh they’re great, that’s for sure. Got some TE37 to go on too, but can’t decide which I like most.
The brakes are a big pile of disappointment tbh. I put a 6-pot Alcon kit on the week before Spa too.
Getting a DTI on everything this weekend, then we’ll see. The car isn’t super heavy, and the workload is no more than these huge Alcons should be able to comfortably do lap after lap.
Evo 5 RS
Saw a nice looking white Evo 8 or 9 on the back of a flatbed in Godstone earlier. Was in traffic so couldn't stop to have a nose.
Replaced yours yet?
Evo 5 RS
Nope! First day of shopping tomorrow, funnily enough :/
Looking at an FK2 Civic, Focus RS Mk3, S3 and an A45 AMG.
As you can see, I don't have a clue what I want yet lol. This will be the daily drive, mind you.
That shot's ace
Looking at an FK2 Civic, Focus RS Mk3, S3 and an A45 AMG.
As you can see, I don't have a clue what I want yet lol. This will be the daily drive, mind you.
That shot's ace
Haven’t looked what FK8’s are at the mo’, I think if I had to have one car to do it all, it’d be one of them.
Although 4WD is immense fun when it’s greasy out. Out of your list I think FRS is the only permanent 4WD setup, the other two are haldex-y?
Evo 5 RS
Yep, Haldex or Haldex-like systems for sho'. The RS horror stories are putting me off TBH, though.
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
I would stay clear of the rs, I don't actually think they look all that either tbh. I much prefer the look and sound of the mk2.
R3k1355
ClioSport Club Member
Horror storys aside the Focus RS has gotta be the closer match to the Evo than a Civic or A45?
I'm not even sure if all RS's were effected or it was just a small number?
Providing the headgasket issue has been sorted they aren't terribly problematic and a simple remap see's about 400 bhp which is very nice.
I'm not even sure if all RS's were effected or it was just a small number?
Providing the headgasket issue has been sorted they aren't terribly problematic and a simple remap see's about 400 bhp which is very nice.
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Evo 5 RS
I dunno, I drove the A45 today and it was brilliant TBH. I spoke with them about the Evos as JKS sells a great deal of them, and we both agreed that they end up being the bar of measure for a lot of this stuff, but it's just not practical to think that way anymore. I didn't realise this one had been tuned by DMS, too. It's 430BHP, went like an absolute rocket.
Bottom line is nothing from the factory feels as raw as an Evo.
Bottom line is nothing from the factory feels as raw as an Evo.
Evo 5 RS
It's that surge of boost on the Evo, it's just so raw. In reality the A45 would be quicker than my old 8 mr despite being around the same peak figures, but it didn't feel it. I couldnt' drive the Evo every day, though. But a lot of people end up going back...then missing a more modern car after doing so
Evo 5 RS
lol, the 80 series is a cracking turbo. Made my Evo feel absolutely brutal...the cars just aren't suited for the modern world or every day driving. They're either on, or they're on. There is no in-between. Comfort Mode on the A45 is a bit sludge...it does what it says on the tin, caught me out a bit when leaving roundabouts.
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
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Did you drive the others you mentioned? RS or Civic? Would be interest to see how you thought they compared.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
The Evo 5 & 6 are probably one of the only cars I still love the look of. That and S1 Rs turbo’s!
Mitsubishi could return to performance cars with reborn Lancer Evolution | Autocar
11th iteration of Mitsubishi's rally stage star would pack 341bhp 2.0-litre turbo from next-gen Renault Megane RS
I spotted an EVO 5 yesterday, I hope if they do build a new one it's suitably outrageous looking.
Mitsubishi could return to performance cars with reborn Lancer Evolution | Autocar
11th iteration of Mitsubishi's rally stage star would pack 341bhp 2.0-litre turbo from next-gen Renault Megane RSwww.autocar.co.uk
I spotted an EVO 5 yesterday, I hope if they do build a new one it's suitably outrageous looking.
It'll be s**t. They haven't made an interesting car in years. Evo X included.
You could say the same about Toyota but then they made the Yatis GRMN and the Supra. Oh wait, yeah it'll be s**t ??,It'll be s**t. They haven't made an interesting car in years. Evo X included.
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