2008 Mitsubishi Lancer X

[Crazy Asian]

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=119065#8

Im damn intersted. Much better looking then the STi and the drivetrain on the Evo is quite impressive.

[tron]

me too.....but i'd still take a evo9 over the X

[EM1toEVO]

Several things I've come to realize...

The X has a better suspension-hands down! I have been reading quite a bit about the new dual wet clutch SST transmission available in the soon to be released MR. I really prefer the manual transmission in the GSR instead. Interestingly, Mitsu is having the same problem that VW had when equipping the new GTI with DSG. Once a certain power threshold is reached (300-350hp) the clutch starts to go. Mitsu designed the SST clutch in the Evo so that the whole assembly must be replaced when changing out the clutch:(. That special clutch will be a very expensive thing to replace! I see it as an alternative for people that want a more "luxurious" car for the money...meaning an automatic. It works great for someone wanting to keep their Evo more or less stock. Another annoying thing on the X are the tire pressure sensors which trigger warning lights on the dash if the stock rims and tires are altered. However, I hear the new recaros are the best seats ever put into a production car. Only time will tell if the 4B11 is as good as the 4G63.

[Crazy Asian]

Ya go grab the Car and Driver Mag. They have the test and the salom part the Evo killed the STi. Im so "excited" about the AYC system. I heard of it but never knew the indepth part.

[EM1toEVO]

I have that issue. The X finally incorporates the AYC into the mix. It is now called S-AWC. I have chatted with a couple of Evo 8 & 9 owners that traded up. They all say the same thing. The X is the most amazing car in a corner that they have ever seen.

[Revmaynard]

I was always a WRX guy but now I guess I'm a Lancer guy because the new STI doesn't perform well enough to love it, kind of like a kid.

[Crazy Asian]

I wish it came with forged wheels like the STi.

[EM1toEVO]

I like the MR BBS rims more than the GSR rims. The BBS rims are supposed to be the same ones found on the concept X.

[ct9a gsr]

Evo's a gay.

[Crazy Asian]

Yup. I love those but damn it being cast. BLAH!@$T#$%^@$%^!$ And like you said if you change the rims your car's dash is gonna go nazi. Great. Though you can bypass it still it's gonna be a pain in the ass.

[Dracc]

yeah umm when i played pro street i cam alittle... so i've been reading on these for a minute

[1000cckiller]

Evo's a gay.what and you aren't

[Dracc]

what and you aren't


drives a honda more then likely

[1000cckiller]

drives a honda more then likelyno, thats charles he drives a evo.

[sirkus]

no, thats charles he drives a evo.
it's a lancer with the evo kit on it. :screwy:

[EM1toEVO]

^^Lmao!

[WickedIXMR]

Several things I've come to realize...

The X has a better suspension-hands down! I have been reading quite a bit about the new dual wet clutch SST transmission available in the soon to be released MR. I really prefer the manual transmission in the GSR instead. Interestingly, Mitsu is having the same problem that VW had when equipping the new GTI with DSG. Once a certain power threshold is reached (300-350hp) the clutch starts to go. Mitsu designed the SST clutch in the Evo so that the whole assembly must be replaced when changing out the clutch:(. That special clutch will be a very expensive thing to replace! I see it as an alternative for people that want a more "luxurious" car for the money...meaning an automatic. It works great for someone wanting to keep their Evo more or less stock. Another annoying thing on the X are the tire pressure sensors which trigger warning lights on the dash if the stock rims and tires are altered. However, I hear the new recaros are the best seats ever put into a production car. Only time will tell if the 4B11 is as good as the 4G63.
The new 4b11 is an aluminum block which is weaker then a iron block but the 4b11 comes with forged internals. Also the 4b11 is responding to mods better then the evo 9. With just a boost controller it gain 30whp. With intake tbe boost controller and a intercooler pipe it dynoed 290whp on a mustang dyno.

[rizzler]

looks reall nice.

[Crazy Asian]

The new 4b11 is an aluminum block which is weaker then a iron block but the 4b11 comes with forged internals. Also the 4b11 is responding to mods better then the evo 9. With just a boost controller it gain 30whp. With intake tbe boost controller and a intercooler pipe it dynoed 290whp on a mustang dyno.

damn you make me all giddy when you say that. Damn that sounded gay.

[EM1toEVO]

True, there are ups and downs with the new engine. I like the idea of having forged internals, and honestly the aluminum block will hold up just fine since it is reinforced. I am excited to hear that it is responding well to mods. It's just hard to let go of a good thing like the 4G63. I'm sure the new one will be just as good in the end.

[Crazy Asian]

Almost like the K20. They are damn responsive to I/E/H and a retune.

[_Christian_]

i always liked sti's better than evo's. i hate the rear of the evo X and the new sti is just hideous. from an aesthetic point of view i'd much rather have the evo.

[Crazy Asian]

I was looking to get a G35 6 Speed, Brembos but damn Evo X is pretty damn awesome.

[ct9a gsr]

drives a honda more then likely

No... but I do drive one of the fastest Evo's in Georgia... I guess that's kinda close to being a Honda.

btw, my comment was a joke... obviously, since I've had an Evo for a long while now.