1st NZ Evo X 5spd (Tarmac) heaps of pics. [Archive] - EvoXForums.com

on2it

12-07-2007, 09:38 PM

Just a couple of photos.
Better ones coming next Wednesday when my car club does an Evo 0-10 photoshoot. 7 weeks old.

NZ specs:
No leather. Except for wheel and knob. The rest = Suede and Cloth.
NZ got the performance option 5SpdMT and the STT
18" Lightweight BBS Alloys
Eibach springs
Bilstein Shocks
Black Interior
Lightweight 2 peice disc Bremo brakes (1.3kg lighter per piece over the standard Brembo discs)
No chrome front grill surrounds
High performance tires with stiffer walls and better grip.
Proximity security key.
From what I see its like the MR and the GSR package without satelite nav, full leather and the rockford sound system.
Specs:http://mitsubishimotors.co.nz/vehicles/cars/evolution/specs.asp

Feedback:
You can actually feel the cars systems move the car around under you when youre pushing the car hard, it feels wierd but you can definatley corner hard and fast.
I had a evo 2 before and the X ride is less harsh, I really like it. I'd compare its ride to the latest Audi Rs4. Very livable and comfy.
Heaps of torque low down, feels way more than 206 kws..
The car feels a lot bigger. Inside theres heaps of room. I put my 1Yo in and out and theres heaps of space for all his stuff and his baby seat.
Battery and Water bottle ofcourse relocated to the boot, meaning boot space isnt as deep but its big enough. Absolutlely love the handling. Too bad the factory BBS dont come bigger than 18"'s.
Power on tap and certainly quieter than my previous Evo II. No regrets.

21/11/08:
Mods added:
Modified factory exhaust straight pipe and cat
Modified the factory muffler/rearbox.
HKS hardpiping and the HKS racing suction pipe.. (all have been powercoated black)

Factory intake and cold airbox remain the same.. even the filter!
After some dyno time result:380.5HP/6213rpm 467.2nmtq.

The factory exhaust now has a nice burble to it, gets real throaty at WOT.. I cant believe that those mods and a good tune have produced a monster..

Fuel usage is better, more economical.. the car now sits at 2800rpm at 100kms in 5th, before it was running at 3100rpm.. Power hits from 3000 and carries skyward 6500 then plateaus instead of tapering off.

Next up.
1/4 mile
dyno day to compare results on the same dyno that stock figures were taken on

Future Mods, injectors and fuel pump.
More Pics and audio to come.

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And the money shot:

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Photoshopped (thanks Kidney):
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2530&d=1230940869

on2it

12-07-2007, 09:38 PM

Just a couple of photos.
Better ones coming next Wednesday when my car club does an Evo 0-10 photoshoot. 7 weeks old.

NZ specs:
No leather. Except for wheel and knob. The rest = Suede and Cloth.
NZ got the performance option 5SpdMT and the STT
18" Lightweight BBS Alloys
Eibach springs
Bilstein Shocks
Black Interior
Lightweight 2 peice disc Bremo brakes (1.3kg lighter per piece over the standard Brembo discs)
No chrome front grill surrounds
High performance tires with stiffer walls and better grip.
Proximity security key.
From what I see its like the MR and the GSR package without satelite nav, full leather and the rockford sound system.
Specs:http://mitsubishimotors.co.nz/vehicles/cars/evolution/specs.asp

Feedback:
You can actually feel the cars systems move the car around under you when youre pushing the car hard, it feels wierd but you can definatley corner hard and fast.
I had a evo 2 before and the X ride is less harsh, I really like it. I'd compare its ride to the latest Audi Rs4. Very livable and comfy.
Heaps of torque low down, feels way more than 206 kws..
The car feels a lot bigger. Inside theres heaps of room. I put my 1Yo in and out and theres heaps of space for all his stuff and his baby seat.
Battery and Water bottle ofcourse relocated to the boot, meaning boot space isnt as deep but its big enough. Absolutlely love the handling. Too bad the factory BBS dont come bigger than 18"'s.
Power on tap and certainly quieter than my previous Evo II. No regrets.
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And the money shot:

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cksdayoff

12-07-2007, 09:45 PM

all i can say is...hot hot hot, its going to be difficult deciding between white and black.

thank you for that little mini review.

btw, one question. Do the asian markets get Tarmac Black and Phantom Black? At first I thought your X was Phantom but in your sig, it says Tarmac.

Kooldino

12-07-2007, 09:45 PM

:hititsign:

I'm in love.

Heaps of torque low down, feels way more than 206 kws..

^This is great news to me. I'm generally unhappy with how 2.0L turbo cars feel low in the RPM range.

Apparently the X is a bit weak up top, near redline. Can you confirm or deny this?

Any chance of you taking a few video clips for us and posting them? I'd love to hear the idle, and hear the exhaust and such.

Kasedog18

12-07-2007, 09:47 PM

I wanna have hot turbo sex all over that car...LOL So hot! Nice pics!

_Chris_

12-07-2007, 10:05 PM

You are definitely the envy of the crowd!

Kooldino

12-07-2007, 10:10 PM

Seeing threads like this is really getting me excited.

on2it

12-07-2007, 10:13 PM

btw, one question. Do the asian markets get Tarmac Black and Phantom Black? At first I thought your X was Phantom but in your sig, it says Tarmac.

I don't think NZ and Australia get phantom black, certainly NZ and perhaps JDM get Tarmac (which is actually charcoal/black.. almost black and dare I say it changes colour in different lighting). I had to put my name on the waiting list 1.5 years ago for it. :)

^This is great news to me. I'm generally unhappy with how 2.0L turbo cars feel low in the RPM range.

Apparently the X is a bit weak up top, near redline. Can you confirm or deny this?

Any chance of you taking a few video clips for us and posting them? I'd love to hear the idle, and hear the exhaust and such.

1. Turbo spools at about 2K. TOrque is thick all the way up to 6K.
At 180kms/hr the car still wants to jump forward for more. Im pretty happy with its performance.I think it will run out of gear ratio around 240-250kms I will have to research this. Its actually scary that 400HP should be an easy figure to tune to given its stock performance already. I read somewhere that MMC designed it so you could double its power 'comfortably'. problem = modifying = voiding your 3 year warrenty.

2. I've only gone up to redline once. I didnt notice any issues. Will let you know if I do.

3.Clips- yeh sure, I'll do some clips this weekend but certainly after next Wednesday and post on this thread.

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on2it

12-07-2007, 10:13 PM

Saotome9

12-07-2007, 10:45 PM

sick again!

tommy653

12-07-2007, 10:45 PM

Im not sure if anyone noticed but on the Mitsubishi New Zeland website the starting price is $62,990, which converts into $49000 CDN.

ibn

12-07-2007, 10:48 PM

wow.. just wow.

_Chris_

12-07-2007, 10:48 PM

Its so green over there.

zenmaster

12-08-2007, 12:44 AM

Are those the BBS rims? I thought they only come with the MR edition

soopah

12-08-2007, 12:44 AM

Why do the kiwis and canucks and limeys and convicts all get raped by Mitsubishi in terms of price (like a traffic cone forced up yer bum) but the US and Japan get nice sane prices???

Jackygor

12-08-2007, 12:52 AM

Why do the kiwis and canucks and limeys and convicts all get raped by Mitsubishi in terms of price (like a traffic cone forced up yer bum) but the US and Japan get nice sane prices???

I guess, in short, car manufactures thinks canucks likes it up the butt hole.

Kooldino

12-08-2007, 12:54 AM

I guess, in short, car manufactures thinks canucks likes it up the butt hole.

orly?

y helo thar canadians. butsekz?

Kooldino

12-08-2007, 12:58 AM

1. Turbo spools at about 2K. TOrque is thick all the way up to 6K.

When you say spools at 2K..you mean it begins to spool @ 2K?

When do you hit full boost?

Do you have a boost gauge in it?

I read somewhere that MMC designed it so you could double its power 'comfortably'.

I hope that's the case.

3.Clips- yeh sure, I'll do some clips this weekend but certainly after next Wednesday and post on this thread.

Awesome! I can't wait!

Jackygor

12-08-2007, 01:22 AM

orly?

y helo thar canadians. butsekz?

only on caturdays.

gumby

12-08-2007, 01:44 AM

Why do the kiwis and canucks and limeys and convicts all get raped by Mitsubishi in terms of price (like a traffic cone forced up yer bum) but the US and Japan get nice sane prices???

Haha... what about in Singapore? I just committed to pay the equivalent of US$90k+ on my Evo X SST. It's not Mitsu's fault... it's the vehicle taxes. Income tax is much lower in Singapore than in the US, which really makes us better off overall.

xenite400bhp

12-08-2007, 04:48 AM

Woooo...coool
thanks for the pics 0n2it.

Kooldino

12-08-2007, 05:46 AM

Haha... what about in Singapore? I just committed to pay the equivalent of US$90k+ on my Evo X SST. It's not Mitsu's fault... it's the vehicle taxes. Income tax is much lower in Singapore than in the US, which really makes us better off overall.

Yeah, I heard singapore has some expensive cars! Kudos to you sir, you're dedicated.

FLK

12-08-2007, 06:31 AM

Amazing pics, can't wait for more!

on2it

12-08-2007, 08:34 AM

Are those the BBS rims? I thought they only come with the MR edition

:)

NZ specs:
No leather. Except for wheel and knob. The rest = Suede and Cloth.
NZ got the performance option 5SpdMT and the STT
18" Lightweight BBS Alloys
Eibach springs
Bilstein Shocks
Black Interior
Lightweight 2 peice disc Bremo brakes (1.3kg lighter per piece over the standard Brembo discs)
No chrome front grill surrounds
High performance tires with stiffer walls and better grip.
Proximity security key.
From what I see its like the MR and the GSR package without satelite nav, full leather and the rockford sound system.
Specs:http://mitsubishimotors.co.nz/vehicl...tion/specs.asp (http://mitsubishimotors.co.nz/vehicles/cars/evolution/specs.asp)

on2it

12-08-2007, 08:37 AM

Im not sure if anyone noticed but on the Mitsubishi New Zeland website the starting price is $62,990, which converts into $49000 CDN.

Its actually cheaper by about 2K from the Evo 9. :S

2nd hand market here in NZ is awesome.. straight from Japan.. cheaper than most places.. ie a TME Evo 6.5 would go for about 23-25K.

ayS

12-08-2007, 04:07 PM

beautiful! thanks for sharing the pictures. love it!

on2it

12-08-2007, 08:40 PM

When you say spools at 2K..you mean it begins to spool @ 2K?

When do you hit full boost?

Do you have a boost gauge in it?

1. I can hear it sucking in air big time from 2K onwards. I think full boost comes at 3.5K-4K but cant be too sure till I get a boost guage or access to the mapping. I'm looking to keep the 'cockpit' reasonably stock so am getting any mods hidden for that 'sleeper' look. I've already started that hidden look for some of the 'devices' I have installed.

2. I also don't know the stock boost level. In my Evo II it was 12psi (until I started modding that). Does anyone know what it is for the Evo X?

Additional little things that improve but add weight to the Evo X:
- Interior very nice and easy to live with. Distinct difference to the earlier evo's. Interior improvements are the same across the new series of lancer) although I would have liked to see the Evo X have slightly different interior to indicate pedigree.
- Recaro seats now have built in airbags.
- Auto lights (off and on depending on lighting conditions)
- Auto rain sensing for wipers
- Battery and Water moved to the boot. (Very cool)
- Auto intercooler spray. (in my old evoII I had to do it manually)
- BlueTooth integration.
Edit:
- Proximity card is very cool. You actually dont need to key to start the car. And it unlocks as you walk beside the car.
Also unlocks the boot. Boot has a button that you press to open. ( will only open if you have the proximity card on you). The card also has an alarm on/off and boot open button.
- The HID lights are awesome and bright. No projector light upgrade required.
- The cornering lights are great. They light up the edges of your road when you turn.

Only complaints:
- I think the wheels could have been bigger or atleast the evo's suspension slightly lower.
- The stock AudioVox sound system sucks. If you have the option to go to the Rockford, then DO SO!! OR you'll be like me and wanting to upgrade sounds ASAP.
- Factory options can be expensive. ( I was given the option to get a Push Start button - cool feature but at $500 - not worth it).

Biggest bonus. The car is very very cool in the looks department so I can just focus on performance :) and perhaps a wheel upgrade.. IMO best option for MMC to ever have 'visually' is to have the BBS factory alloys in 20"'s..

zenmaster

12-08-2007, 10:08 PM

Very informative review on2it. Especially on the sound system. I was wondering whether the stock sound is good enough. I think I'll be upgrading the sound myself then :P.

on2it

12-08-2007, 11:35 PM

Very informative review on2it. Especially on the sound system. I was wondering whether the stock sound is good enough. I think I'll be upgrading the sound myself then :P.

yep definatley get better sounds if you havent got the Rockford Option.
The 6 speaker AudioVox stock system sucks the big one. I bought my wife a brand new 2007 Suzuki Swift LTD and the stock speakers in the Swift has a better sound! More base, more depth and less distortion.

Jackygor

12-08-2007, 11:43 PM

yep definatley get better sounds if you havent got the Rockford Option.
The 6 speaker AudioVox stock system sucks the big one. I bought my wife a brand new 2007 Suzuki Swift LTD and the stock speakers in the Swift has a better sound! More base, more depth and less distortion.

Thats good to hear, now it is a no brainer for me to get the technology package!

edit: I am glad to hear that the interior has gotten a lot more livable! It actually has a lot of gadgets too! Your car must turn a lot of heads!

Oh ya, what are your thoughts about the sound of the exhaust? When you turn on the engine does it the "VROOMMM!" thing loudly? Oh and the engine sound too!

Jackygor

12-08-2007, 11:50 PM

2. I also don't know the stock boost level. In my Evo II it was 12psi (until I started modding that). Does anyone know what it is for the Evo X?

So far, all we know that 4B11T has a higher compression than the 4G63, and 4B11T runs a smaller turbo than the 4G63.

zenmaster

12-09-2007, 01:13 AM

Hey on2it, 1 question. Whats the price for adding the tech package?

on2it

12-09-2007, 03:07 AM

Hey on2it, 1 question. Whats the price for adding the tech package?

Techpackage/Performance packages comes 'standard' in NZ. The NZ has gotten a 'quirky' package. You can then build on that using the optional extras.

As far as I'm aware, the NZ standard packages is Performance GSR + MR package minus the Rockford sound system, the leather, the chrome grills, satellite nav.

Saotome9

12-09-2007, 03:51 AM

how the exhaust note?

Aptom

12-09-2007, 03:53 AM

Thank you for posting this thread and pics of your wonderful Evo X:props::amen:

Kooldino

12-09-2007, 04:00 AM

*eagerly awaits sound clips*

cksdayoff

12-09-2007, 11:39 AM

on2it, once again, thank you for another informative mini review, answered a lot of questions i had.

can't wait for your next one :)

silvreclipse

12-09-2007, 04:04 PM

nice very nice man.i hope the exhaust sounds agressive not that it will matter in stock plans for changing it anyway.

subaruflamingo

12-10-2007, 03:25 AM

beautiful car! can you comment on the sound deadening? I drive an STI and find it impossible to listen to music on the highway even with my upgraded Alpine/Memphis stereo set up; how does the X compare? Thanks!

ibn

12-10-2007, 03:32 AM

i hope the push button start is an option over here.

i was wonder what kinda miles per gallon, or the NZ equalivent, you have been getting? thanks.

shadowsong6

12-10-2007, 08:24 PM

So about those sound clips....

Kooldino

12-11-2007, 05:39 AM

:bump:

on2it

12-11-2007, 08:29 AM

how the exhaust note?

sorry guys have been veeery busy. I have to do my tax returns this week. doh!
Will get around to posting some stock sounds tomorrow or Thursday.

Question on sound deadening. Sounds pretty muffled inside so I'd say pretty good. The lack of sound also lends to the feeling of stability and stoutness on the road.. if that makes sense.. It should also lend to making the premium rockford sound system sound even better.. if you had that option :(

One other thing. The gear is notchy, nice and smooth if you get it right.. real notchy if you dont.. especially in and out of first gear.. or into reverse.. could be just mine.. other owners should confirm.

Another thing. My evoX has got these nifty little buttons on the door handles which you can either press to open or lock and alarm. So as long as the car senses the proximty card the buttons work.. MMC are thinking of the little stuff. handy when your hands are fully or you cant be bothered looking through your pockets for the proximity card.

shtrumfy2k

12-12-2007, 02:37 PM

congrats on the car is absolutely great
i will order one also and living in an european country i have to ask you how 's the fuel consumption?

Kooldino

12-12-2007, 02:43 PM

One other thing. The gear is notchy, nice and smooth if you get it right.. real notchy if you dont.. especially in and out of first gear.. or into reverse.. could be just mine.. other owners should confirm.

Perhaps a different trans fluid could help? I've had good luck with redline fluids.

Another thing. My evoX has got these nifty little buttons on the door handles which you can either press to open or lock and alarm. So as long as the car senses the proximty card the buttons work.. MMC are thinking of the little stuff. handy when your hands are fully or you cant be bothered looking through your pockets for the proximity card.

Very cool. Could you post pics of the buttons? Are they concealed?

subaruflamingo

12-13-2007, 02:12 AM

Does your steering wheel have Bluetooth controls in addition to the audio controls?

on2it

12-13-2007, 07:54 PM

Does your steering wheel have Bluetooth controls in addition to the audio controls?

No audio controls on steering wheel.
No blue tooth controls on steering wheel.
Only thing on steering wheel is the road surface selecter. ( snow, gravel, tarmac)

on2it

12-13-2007, 08:21 PM

;) You'll notice a 6.5 in there as well.

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Jackygor

12-13-2007, 08:25 PM

^^^^

the evolution chart right there :P

on2it

12-13-2007, 08:43 PM

Sound Track:
Quality pretty Cr@p but if you focus on the low notes thats really the exhaust sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW7H-s-DOxw

Perhaps a different trans fluid could help? I've had good luck with redline fluids.

Very cool. Could you post pics of the buttons? Are they concealed?

Car due for its first service soon. NZ Evo X's have 3 years free servicing :) :)

Button shots:

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Jackygor

12-13-2007, 08:44 PM

^^^^

Thanks man! :D

ElectricBlÜ

12-14-2007, 12:04 AM

Jackygor

12-14-2007, 12:07 AM

Haha, wait till ya hear what I'm paying in Singapore for my X SST.

US$93239 :(

No joke! Damn car taxes.

Same as Hong Kong. 100% car tax :jedi:

soopah

12-14-2007, 12:10 AM

Yeah, you guys are pwned over there, where a Honda Civic can set you back a year's pay. Then again, you typically have low housing costs, what with having three generations stuffed into a single HDB flat. :jk:

Kooldino

12-14-2007, 01:15 AM

;) You'll notice a 6.5 in there as well.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd250/on2it/IMGP4436b.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd250/on2it/IMGP4443b.jpg

Very cool!

Kooldino

12-14-2007, 01:21 AM

Sound Track:
Quality pretty Cr@p but if you focus on the low notes thats really the exhaust sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW7H-s-DOxw

Man, that mic on the camera was painful to my ears, but the car sounds like it has a good tone to it.

I also didn't notice any of the valve tick that the preproduction models had.

Car due for its first service soon. NZ Evo X's have 3 years free servicing :) :)

It's the least they could do for what you paid for the thing!

Button shots:

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THank you! The ones on the doors are very subtle.

Wraith

12-14-2007, 01:38 AM

Why do the kiwis and canucks and limeys and convicts all get raped by Mitsubishi in terms of price (like a traffic cone forced up yer bum) but the US and Japan get nice sane prices???

Oh no, not this again, stop reminding me - what about us poor bastards in Australia, we get ripped double time on car pricing too :uzi::uzi::uzi:

Anyways nice one 'on2it' you've got to be one of the 1st owners in the Southern Hemisphere with one of these - Enjoy :)

Good to hear power is good and that it can easily be powered up - looks like the SST model might be a no go for me, if it can't handle power hikes, will have to wait and see as more info becomes available....

Kooldino

12-14-2007, 01:48 AM

on2it - Is the fuel economy really 16/22mpg? What are you averaging? What octane do you run?

on2it

12-14-2007, 06:23 AM

Oh no, not this again, stop reminding me - what about us poor bastards in Australia, we get ripped double time on car pricing too :uzi::uzi::uzi:

Anyways nice one 'on2it' you've got to be one of the 1st owners in the Southern Hemisphere with one of these - Enjoy :)

Good to hear power is good and that it can easily be powered up - looks like the SST model might be a no go for me, if it can't handle power hikes, will have to wait and see as more info becomes available....

1. MMC will definatley fix the SST issues. But I guess if your thinking heaps of aftermarket mods, Im not too sure how much more power you would be able to put through.

2. Yeh mine has the reputation of being the first road registered in NZ which makes it the first road registered in the world outside JDM.
I guess I paid and waited 1.5 years on the waiting list for that kudos as well.

on2it - Is the fuel economy really 16/22mpg? What are you averaging? What octane do you run?

I'm averaging better than I thought and I haven't been conservative.
18.8mpg for city driving with some motorway driving thrown in.
Will do some long motorway driving this weekend or next weekend to get a good indicator of mpg for cruising.

I'm using 98Octane. We don't have the 100Octane JDM has. Could always use octane boosters I suppose but not that fussed.

FLK

12-14-2007, 06:53 AM

on2it

12-14-2007, 06:57 AM

^on2it, octane boosters actually degrade engine performance by 2-3 % on average, stay away from that money pit!
Also, you are using 98 RON over there right? To us Americans that is 93 Octane Pump gas, we use a different PON rating system for our fuel.

Yes, 98RON. what does that equate to your rating system?

I know our grade is better than the Australians. :)

Wraith

12-16-2007, 09:15 PM

Yes, 98RON. what does that equate to your rating system?

I know our grade is better than the Australians. :)

Imagine how bad our (Australian) 92 octane fuel is then.......however it suits most cars here, no problems at all - I've used it in my LS1 powered HSV R8 and only noticed 'a little' degredation in performance compared with 98 !

We have 92, 95, 98 and 100 octane available at the pump here :)

To run your car on continously on 100 though, at an average of $1.60 p/ltr you'd have to sell one of your kidneys :uzi:

soopah

12-16-2007, 09:54 PM

Oh no, not this again, stop reminding me - what about us poor bastards in Australia, we get ripped double time on car pricing too :uzi::uzi::uzi:

I included you Ausies, check the reference to convicts? :jk:

Wraith

12-16-2007, 10:21 PM

I included you Ausies, check the reference to convicts? :jk:

hahahaha LOL yeh, they'd be the Anglo saxon descendeds in NSW :D :jk:

My appologies, I missed that one :)

Good life here in Aust. but damn you've gotta work and pay through the nose for it......

R_E_X

12-18-2007, 08:23 AM

Heeeh...

That's really cool looking black tarmac...did the Evo equipped with fully optional features (fog lamps, leather seat, etc) besides BBS rims?

_Chris_

12-18-2007, 11:04 AM

I included you Ausies, check the reference to convicts? :jk:
psssst. Folks from New Zealand dont like to be refered to as an 'Aussie'. :)

Kooldino

12-18-2007, 02:59 PM

^on2it, octane boosters actually degrade engine performance by 2-3 % on average, stay away from that money pit!

While I never bothered with octane boosters (since at best they would bring you up a few tenths of a point), I'm curious to hear an explanation on why it makes things worse.

Also, you are using 98 RON over there right? To us Americans that is 93 Octane Pump gas, we use a different PON rating system for our fuel.

Is that a fact? So their 98 is our 93? Odd, never heard that before.

FLK

12-18-2007, 06:37 PM

^Their 98RON is our 94 Octane. It's an average of the MON and RON ratings. Found this out while I lived in the caribbeans, which uses the euro RON. Check this explanation (http://www.btinternet.com/%7Emadmole/Reference/RONMONPON.html).

I believe either episode 3 or 4 of Top gear this season ran a hardcore test with scientific equipment and crank dynos with various octane boosters and found it degraded performance. If you check on their website you can find which episode it was in.

After watching that I stopped putting in higher octane than what my cars are rated at. It's basically a waste of money since the engine isn't tuned for it :)

Kooldino

12-18-2007, 06:44 PM

Excellent, thanks for the education.

I'll be sure to check out that Top Gear too.

on2it

12-18-2007, 09:44 PM

Heeeh...

That's really cool looking black tarmac...did the Evo equipped with fully optional features (fog lamps, leather seat, etc) besides BBS rims?

NZ 5Spd evo came with everything the MR has except the Rockford sound system, leather seats and sat nav.

is300

12-19-2007, 03:35 AM

wow nice ride

soopah

12-19-2007, 06:17 AM

psssst. Folks from New Zealand dont like to be refered to as an 'Aussie'. :)

He said he was from 'Stralia!

DirectorSe7en

01-04-2008, 07:32 PM

Wow an option for PushStart? I'm there!

Looks like they really are going after Audi & BMW with their convenience features.

on2it

01-10-2008, 07:48 AM

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd250/on2it/IMGP5224b.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd250/on2it/IMGP5216b.jpg

Jackygor

01-10-2008, 08:11 AM

^^^^

sooo hottt!

_Chris_

01-10-2008, 11:09 AM

Hawt indeed. And soooo green!

The Rockstar

01-14-2008, 12:48 AM

Hot car!

on2it

01-15-2008, 06:10 AM

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd250/on2it/IMGP5308b.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd250/on2it/IMGP5309b.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd250/on2it/IMGP5321b.jpg

Jackygor

01-15-2008, 06:16 AM

^^^^

Really liking the colour! It looks grayish when light hits it but it has a very deep black colour when it is in the shades :thumbup:

OZX

02-04-2008, 02:53 AM

psssst. Folks from New Zealand dont like to be refered to as an 'Aussie'. :)

Yer but 3/4 of them like to live in Australia to scam off the dole!!:jk:

They like the "fush and chups" too ;)

Just jealous Aust doesn't get cheap imports like NZ...

Btw choice car mate!

on2it

02-04-2008, 03:24 AM

Yer but 3/4 of them like to live in Australia to scam off the dole!!:jk:

They like the "fush and chups" too ;)

Just jealous Aust doesn't get cheap imports like NZ...

Btw choice car mate!

;)

silvreclipse

02-04-2008, 03:50 AM

nice.the pics rock man:rock:the scenery looks real good too and the car so hoooottt!!!.

PDXEvo

02-04-2008, 06:39 AM

Looks awesome man! Congrats!

Dex^Luthor

02-04-2008, 09:18 AM

We only get to see the Evo X in May or June.. I'm planning to get one.. hopefully we got the manual not the SST.. coz I need to hear the blow off changing the gear..

on2it

02-04-2008, 10:26 AM

We only get to see the Evo X in May or June.. I'm planning to get one.. hopefully we got the manual not the SST.. coz I need to hear the blow off changing the gear..

:) I assume you will install a vent to atmosphere BOV. I had one in my Evo 2. It was loud but I dont know if it was benificial. I'm keeping my X stock so no shrieking noises roaring down the street. There have been many debates about BOVs that actually vent externally and whether or not they are better than plumb back BOVs.

SiC

02-04-2008, 10:55 AM

:) I had one in my Evo 2. It was loud but I dont know if it was benificial.
The benificial point in letting the BOV vent into the atmosphere is to release the hot air that has already passed the compressor into the atmosphere. If you let it go back into the intake, you will be recirculating hot air instead of intaking cooler fresh air. In conditions where your turbine is glowing red hot it may be benificial but under normal conditions, it probably doesn't do much.

kiadaw

02-04-2008, 02:12 PM

Haha, wait till ya hear what I'm paying in Singapore for my X SST.

US$93239 :(

No joke! Damn car taxes.

Hi ElectricBlu, I am from Sunny Singapore too. US$93239 is very cheap (no pun intended) for the SST. Is that an MR? Whats the package like? BBS , Leather, xenon, Rockforge Standard?

C&C quote for SST is like US$103k!!! one year warranty. I wonder who will buy from them...

Dex^Luthor

02-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Hi ElectricBlu, I am from Sunny Singapore too. US$93239 is very cheap (no pun intended) for the SST. Is that an MR? Whats the package like? BBS , Leather, xenon, Rockforge Standard?

C&C quote for SST is like US$103k!!! one year warranty. I wonder who will buy from them...

US$103k = SG$146k... that's cost so much..

on2it

02-04-2008, 09:20 PM

The benificial point in letting the BOV vent into the atmosphere is to release the hot air that has already passed the compressor into the atmosphere. If you let it go back into the intake, you will be recirculating hot air instead of intaking cooler fresh air. In conditions where your turbine is glowing red hot it may be benificial but under normal conditions, it probably doesn't do much.

Cool, yes but in the meantime. plumb backs vents back to the intake system and accounts for the air initially measured in the intake when it sets air/fuel ratios between gear changes.

I guess At it's worst with a Vent to air BOV, your car will temporarily run rich between gear shifts ( which my evo 2 did) and could even hesitate or stall. I guess for the X and more recent performance vehicles this is not a significant issue (ie most people never even notice anything). The X then would run very very rich, since its already running rich :)

Are you planning a Vent to Air BOV SIC? i might consider a Hybrid but haven't thought that far.

I guess it will reduce turbo back pressure and aid throttle response.

Kooldino

02-04-2008, 10:08 PM

Cool, yes but in the meantime. plumb backs vents back to the intake system and accounts for the air initially measured in the intake when it sets air/fuel ratios between gear changes.

I guess At it's worst with a Vent to air BOV, your car will temporarily run rich between gear shifts ( which my evo 2 did) and could even hesitate or stall. I guess for the X and more recent performance vehicles this is not a significant issue (ie most people never even notice anything). The X then would run very very rich, since its already running rich :)

Are you planning a Vent to Air BOV SIC? i might consider a Hybrid but haven't thought that far.

I guess it will reduce turbo back pressure and aid throttle response.

You won't run rich in between shifts if you run the BOV before the MAF.

SiC

02-04-2008, 10:15 PM

Are you planning a Vent to Air BOV SIC? i might consider a Hybrid but haven't thought that far.
I actually have a HKS Super Blow Off sitting in my house that I took off of my old GTR. I dunno if I'm gonna use it though.

on2it

02-05-2008, 12:59 AM

You won't run rich in between shifts if you run the BOV before the MAF.
Good to know! Might consider it.. although it does add to the 'racer' image :)

JDMEVOX

02-05-2008, 06:07 AM

nice car ;]

DVDee

05-06-2008, 02:17 PM

Hey on2it what brand laser jammer and radar detector are you using? Are they hard to install? Do you have any pics from the install?

on2it

05-08-2008, 04:57 AM

Bel Sti-R and Target LT400 - This is smoking hot. Better than the blinder and other Target systems. I've seen a few laser gun operaters jam then check their guns before drawing a bead..

It was sold to me as a garage door opener.. thats the only way they are legal. It is classed as a garage door opener with the 'unfortunate effect' of jamming laser signals.. "but not to worry, as soon as it detects that it might be jamming signals .. it switches itself off after 5 secs."

Do a google on LT400 to see how easy it is to install.

I had this installed by my dealer and covered by dealer warrentee. bloody expensive but worth every penny.

note i do not condone speeding above the legal speed limit.. just unjustified and lazy entrapment. here in NZ there has been an 'unofficial' police quota.. where the police have to ticket "x" amount of ticket.. read into that what you will. ;)

UnctrldRage

05-08-2008, 05:04 AM

That unofficial police quota exists everywhere thats why cops like to go to car meets (where cars are off) and charge people with street racing.

I agree with you on the speeding deal

on2it

07-13-2008, 07:10 PM

Hey On2it, Just picked up a silver E10 sst on Wednesday. So that's one more on the shore.
There don't seem to be many 10's on the road here yet.

Welcome!
yeh not too many evo X's in NZ, only a handful 5spd GSR's came in on the first shipment in Oct 07, and the first bunch SST's came in on March.

I hope your dealer gave you all the options you could get! we are a little spoilt in NZ with all the awesome JDM options..

I have only seen 2 other evo X's on the road, and I do know of the FQ330 one down in Napier.

I have not seen silver one yet, although the Napier one is silver. And ofcourse fellow forummember DREX is based further down the northisland.

Congrats on your purchase mate. make sure you post in the NZ/Aust section of the site. :)

Any mods planned? are you happy with your purchase?

sinktheboat

07-13-2008, 08:06 PM

Just doing intake, exhaust (if I can find one the right noise level) and get ecu tuned.
It's got the performance package, paint package, proxy key, rain sensor etc.. and Rays Eng wheels
It's a new Import, all the sst's in July’s shipment are pre sold, and they were trying to steal my E9. So I saved a lot and got a new import now!

I traded the E9 on it down in Dunedin but swapped it up in Nelson last Tuesday. So I drove the 9 down over night swapped cars and drove 10 back the next morning so it was a great comparison.
10’s are better all around mostly, on the open roads its great but a bitch in the drive though and confined spaces. They seem to use the same gas too.
If anyone else is having trouble making the decision go the 10 it’s worth it.

on2it

07-13-2008, 09:20 PM

Nice. congrats! Post up a thread with pics mate.. keen on seeing the Rays on your wheels.. I'm considering Volks at the moment.

sinktheboat

07-13-2008, 09:38 PM

1980

1981

1982

1983

on2it

07-13-2008, 09:46 PM

sweet ride!

sinktheboat

07-14-2008, 05:14 AM

I'd have to say the same about yours :thumbup:.

Are you going to tweak your one.

on2it

07-14-2008, 09:47 PM

Yes I have a FQ360 Upgrade coming up. I'm test driving one on the 5th of Aug, then probably will pick up the upgrade in Sept sometime when the upgrade becomes available from the UK. I have asked for an unofficial FQ400 upgrade, so will see if that is available then..
otherwise.. I just have 20's planned and thats it, unless I have to drop it a bit after the 20's have been installed.

sinktheboat

07-14-2008, 10:04 PM

cool, how much is 360 upgrade

on2it

07-14-2008, 10:11 PM

Still waiting for pricing on 360.
FQ330 = NZ$1960 drive in drive out. (I think this is just an EcuTek Flash and a filter) Incidentally this is the limit for SST's at the moment also.

47r4

09-16-2008, 02:28 PM

On the Mitsu website(US), the HID Lights, large rear spoiler, Rockford Fostgate System with 6 CD changer, Sirius Subscription and the FAST key entry and start system.

All come packaged for $2k - "sight sound and spoiler package"

Which I find shitty due to the fact that all I would like from that package is the HID Lamps..

I would replace any sound system that came stock, especially in a car this nice (which I will have and do eventually !)

on2it

11-22-2008, 10:30 AM

Mods added:
Modified factory exhaust straight pipe and cat
Modified the factory muffler/rearbox.
HKS hardpiping and the HKS racing suction pipe.. (all have been powercoated black)

Factory intake and cold airbox remain the same.. even the filter!
After some dyno time result:380.5HP/6213rpm 467.2nmtq.

The factory exhaust now has a nice burble to it, gets real throaty at WOT.. I cant believe that those mods and a good tune have produced a monster..

Fuel usage is better, more economical.. the car now sits at 2800rpm at 100kms in 5th, before it was running at 3100rpm.. Power hits from 3000 and carries skyward 6500 then plateaus instead of tapering off.

Next up.
1/4 mile
dyno day to compare results on the same dyno that stock figures were taken on

Future Mods, injectors and fuel pump.
More Pics and audio to come.