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Sanctifier
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 Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: The Evo Files - Evo VI Meets Evo IX & Finding Evo X. |
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Okay... haven't posted any new articles for awhile; so here's the best one for the year so far...
The Evo Files - VI Meets IX...&... Finding Evo X - SCC Sept 07
Here's what happens when the bug bites... and I should know a little bit about that... 
    
    
  
| Sanctifier wrote: | What they were driving is the standard Evo 6 GSR (with AYC) with 2.6 turns lock-to-lock...
Imagine what they would say if they were driving a "real" Evo 6 Tommi RS...
Tommi RS steering (at 2.1 turns 'lock-to-lock') is even sharper than the US Evo 9 MR.
And handling??? E6 RS has a lower centre of gravity than Evo 7-9 and is 2" lower overall.
More than 300 lb lighter and better optimised spring-shock rates than an Evo 6 GSR...
You be the Judge! |
Just look at the Fifth Gear video again... Link--> Evo 9 vs Evo 6 Track Test!
About 1/2-second faster per lap... with less roll, "tighter" handling and better brakes...
... in an older, less powerful (E6=300 bhp vs FQ320=326 bhp) car???... 'Nuff said! 
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Plex
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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| nice article... |
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Sanctifier
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Plex, one of the best reviews I've read so far.
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VK-Sportsman
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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......... | Evo IX MR brochure wrote: | And there are not one, but two very good reasons to own the Lancer Evolution IX MR -
because it's the best, and because it's the last of its generation, for the Lancer Evolution
as we currently know it will never, ever be seen again. |
I luv this car 
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obeiron
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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Just when I'm ready and happy to buy an evo viii mr (ix too expensive), Sanctifier
post this article  |
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Sanctifier
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:25 am Post subject: |
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^ ^ ^ Now what did I do  ... 
But for the 2nr on a buget (aren't we all?), maybe the best "bang-for-the-buck" is
a CHEAPER Evo 6 with the following "DIY econo-mods"... (You saw that saying here first!)
| Sanctifier wrote: | CHASSIS-STIFFNESS: One of the main arguments put forward for the superiority of an
Evo 7-9 chassis.  even uses the same marketing strategy for the new Evo X.
WRONG!... You want a stiffer chassis?... Can't afford or don't want an unsafe roll-cage for
street use? Then use FOAMSEAL in the chassis-rails, rocker panels and "A", "B" and "C"
pillars... if not already done by the factory... (some Evo 6s have it.)
DIY FOAMSEAL upgrade is a cost-effective chassis-stiffening upgrade that anyone can do.
Want more... Then gut and stitch-weld the chassis (or at least inside the engine-bay...
AND suspension mounting-points) before a paint job or before an engine rebuild.
No Evo 7-9 or even Evo X is stiffer than that... It's relatively cheap and a DIY Project too.
Another argument is STEERING... Evo 6 RS has the quickest, most precise steering that
ever made... Much better than Evo 8 or 9 GSRs. |
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| Sanctifier wrote: | The money saved on older Evo 6... can allow better engine upgrade...
 Think EvoGREEN turbo, Buschur Throttle Body, better clutch kit and HKS 272 cams or similar...
Bigger Intercooler is NOT needed right now. Evo 6s have I/C Spray systems... E7 GSRs don't!
If you must upgrade use an E7-E9 I/C. It's bigger and much cheaper. Use their I/C pipes too.
The money saved on coil-over suspension upgrades... can allow for better tyres...
wider rims... or even some Whiteline stabilizer bars and "poly" bushings later on. |
With the initial advantages of...
| Sanctifier wrote: | CHEAPER PRICE... Now you can afford turbo and rim/tyre upgrades.
LIGHTER WEIGHT... better handling "out-of-the-box"... SHORTER stopping too.
LOWER CENTRE OF GRAVITY and BETTER OEM SPRING/SHOCK VALVING...
Did I mention CHEAPER suspension upgrades and better handling already??? |
2nrs can now afford to build better balanced daily drivers that are also competitive for Solodex.
obeiron at the end of the day you have spent about the same money as a newer Evo 8...
BUT you'll be able to "rest some serious CUTAZZ" on them... ALL THE TIME!...
Oh... You'll be able to CORNER... and STOP better than ALL of them too.
A better "all-round" daily driver for roughly the same money ... Works for me 
My $0.02� 
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BulletProof
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:35 am Post subject: |
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| Sanctifier wrote: |
Bigger Intercooler is NOT needed right now. Evo 6s have I/C Spray systems... E7 GSRs don't! |
I beg to differ here bro...
However.. GREAT article.. thanks! I'm going out this evening to pick me up a copy of SCC 9/07
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obeiron
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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Sanctifier, great points as usual. Personally, I have always liked the 8 and I have my mind
set on getting an 8 mr. I think that is less of a headache than trying to find a good 6 and
finding someone to do the upgrades properly. |
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Long live the TME 6.5!!
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Sanctifier
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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| BulletProof wrote: | | Sanctifier wrote: |
Bigger Intercooler is NOT needed right now. Evo 6s have I/C Spray systems... E7 GSRs don't! |
I beg to differ here bro...
However.. GREAT article.. thanks! I'm going out this evening to pick me up a copy of SCC 9/07 |
Hi Bullet... I stand corrected. A later OEM model did eliminate the I/C Spray system.
Now I'm not sure which model. (US Evo 8 maybe?) I'll have to check.
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Sanctifier
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| obeiron wrote: | Sanctifier, great points as usual. Personally, I have always liked the 8 and I have my mind
set on getting an 8 mr. I think that is less of a headache than trying to find a good 6 and
finding someone to do the upgrades properly. |
Yup much easier... but easier may not be better in the long run...
EvoGREEN can give you 385-400 WHP on pump gas... plus at least 400 WTQ!
| Zandolie wrote: | | Long live the TME 6.5!! |
Damn straight! 
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Sanctifier
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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While we're talking about "DIY econo-mods" for the Evo 6 (or ANY Evo.)
Instead of buying a larger Intercooler immediately... buy a good Water/ Methanol kit FIRST...
Much more bang-for-the-buck than a bigger Intercooler can give you IMHO.
So... more torque... more power... and lower exhaust gas temperatures too.
My $0.02�
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Zandolie
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Now yuh tell meh
Look lemmeh organize this meet soon oui!
(my evo will be out of the shop this week)...we could have a preview on Sunday 11th at the Stadium.
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