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HEY THERE :godance:

that K&N filter i got was a pod not element for the air box.

mate can you take a pic of your engine bay with the new pod in there? Did you notice any improvement in performance and fuel usage?

hey guys i take delivery of my Evolution MR in another week... im stoked!

Cant wait to see what all the hype has been about. TC-SST should be interesting....

Sold the 350Z for this so hope this car blows my mind.

make sure you post pics and your mods list when you decide what youre doing to it!! congrats. whereabouts are you based?

HI Guys

Just joined up! I havent ordered MR yet as I am waiting till the finance contract is up on the Bimmer in Jan 09. Hopefully a few mods by then and will up spec.. then give it to Alan Heaphy to tune :)

Glad to be part of the forum... tripped over this site actually.. devine intervention LOL

awesome. welcome Dundee. Good luck with the wait.. sounds like a long one till Jan next year..

Thanks on2it. I have just been reading all the stuff in the forum on SST.. chit did you experience any of the issues? Seems a bit dodgy to pay the $$ for the perceived glitches!

I chose the 5spd manual because of my prefered driving style. I would have chosen the SST if I didnt prefer manuals.

I think all teething issues will be ironed out by the time yours rolls around. It really comes down to what you want from your evox. If you are going to heavily mod it, then you should consider the 5 spd, if your not and perhaps peak at modding it to 360HP then you should keep it..

also note if you are going to use it as a daily driver, some users have reported problems when sitting in hot traffic for extended periods of time.

I was lucky enough to get a GSR 5spd with all the options of an MR except no rockford fosgate system and no SST.

Personally I think the extra $$ is worth the SST, but it really up to your driving preference and your driving goals.. the SST is supposed to be quite flattering/neat to driver for the newbie track driver as well.

I chose the 5spd manual because of my prefered driving style. I would have chosen the SST if I didnt prefer manuals.

I think all teething issues will be ironed out by the time yours rolls around. It really comes down to what you want from your evox. If you are going to heavily mod it, then you should consider the 5 spd, if your not and perhaps peak at modding it to 360HP then you should keep it..

also note if you are going to use it as a daily driver, some users have reported problems when sitting in hot traffic for extended periods of time.

I was lucky enough to get a GSR 5spd with all the options of an MR except no rockford fosgate system and no SST.

Personally I think the extra $$ is worth the SST, but it really up to your driving preference and your driving goals.. the SST is supposed to be quite flattering/neat to driver for the newbie track driver as well.
Thanks for the info on2it. I do prefer the SST and plan to give the car to Alan Heaphy who prepared the two evo 9s that beat the 335i Bimmers in the recent Bathurst 12 hour. He tweeks the car without breaking it and voiding the Factory Warrenty. - I expect he will take it to 360HP

I will do the occasional tarmac track day as a punter so SST should be ok.- Not too many hot laps allowed!

I will use the paddles in traffic and suspect I will use them more than Auto for a while.

You have a nice machine! Lucky bugger :)

ON2IT can you repost the exhaust sound levels

you doing some exhaust mods mate?


http://www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/vehicle-equipment-noise-amendment/index.html

Highlights include :
- no VTA BOV's
Drive By db test
- 81db for cars before May 2009
- 74db for cars made after May 2009
Stationary Test
95db or 90db if caught.

not yet got no money but gettin ready, the mrs owes me a tune!

Cool. Torque Performance hasnt come out with anything yet. STM seem a little pricey. WRCdevelopments seem to be in the know, Im waiting for their pricing to book my baby in.

Ok Had to re-register... but it's done now. Waiting to see if some SST issue are resolved before I order my MR

welcome again Dundee update us when you can.

With all the issues I read about on SST I am seriously thinking of ordering a 5MT

With all the issues I read about on SST I am seriously thinking of ordering a 5MT

WHAT ISSUES?

Haven't seen or heard any, I've done the best part of 10k on mine no drama's at all. Well one drama, i can't keep the mrs out of my car, she uses half a tank of gas whenever she drives it too!

There are a few beople on here worry about every little noise, half of which is the little back fires in the exhaust.

Hey on2it was that you that drove past me on Eastcoast rd this morning, or is there another Black GSR lurking around

Nope unfortunatley not. I hadnt heard of about black GSR coming in.. bugger, Im not 'special' anymore ;)

No I was on the shore last Sunday afternoon and I did do a hard drive late last Thursday night to test out the new motorway 18 link to the waitaks.

might be the black GSR thats been sitting in Simon Lucus Mitsi for the last few months waiting for a new hm, the one i thought about buying.

btw. I dynoed at Torque performance the other day and spoke to Robin (the owner).
They havent got any EvoX mods planned because they need hard numbers and more than one to start doing their R&D.. unfortunatley because of this and due to other options being too expensive, Im going to the source and getting wrcdevelopments in Napier to sort me out with a few mods.. incidently they are the only ones I know of that are researching SST mods and some of their results have been posted on that other Evolution forum. SST FQ330

cant wait! I'm hoping for 225kw+ at the wheels after they are done.

Sounds like WRCD are the best option here. What did you pull on the TP dyno

Not too impressed. They also dynoed it in Gravel mode. Didn't find out till I was driving out of the parking lot.
Great new facilities though. (NZ, Auckland Torque Performance)
Tested in 3rd gear, ASC turned off.
Peaked at 229.71 WHP ( nice plateau of power 4500rpm to 7500rpm )
23.1 psi peak tapering off to 11.6psi
Air Temp, R.H 15celsius, 59%
Air Pressure 1020mb
Nm was off the charts (not sure if that was the correct reading)
AFR started at 13 dropped steadly to 10.5Time to start modding.

WHAT ISSUES?

Haven't seen or heard any, I've done the best part of 10k on mine no drama's at all. Well one drama, i can't keep the mrs out of my car, she uses half a tank of gas whenever she drives it too!

There are a few beople on here worry about every little noise, half of which is the little back fires in the exhaust.


The issues were listed in the Transmission section of the forums. I am glad to hear you havent had any

Ordering in Dec 08 or Jan 09

The only problems I’ve seen on there is paranoia about a few of the noises. The 5mt has way more issues on there.
The only slight issue is if you cruise to a near stop in normal auto mode then floor it you can catch it out. Then there is a slight delay while it finds a lower gear on the same side it has, like 3rd to 1st.
But sports and super sports it changes down early so it is less noticeable. In manual there is no issue if you change down like any other manual.
I wouldn’t hesitate buying another’s SST for a daily driver. But if you want to track an SST you really need a bigger oil cooler it sounds like

The only problems I’ve seen on there is paranoia about a few of the noises. The 5mt has way more issues on there.
The only slight issue is if you cruise to a near stop in normal auto mode then floor it you can catch it out. Then there is a slight delay while it finds a lower gear on the same side it has, like 3rd to 1st.
But sports and super sports it changes down early so it is less noticeable. In manual there is no issue if you change down like any other manual.
I wouldn’t hesitate buying another’s SST for a daily driver. But if you want to track an SST you really need a bigger oil cooler it sounds like



Thanks for you comments Sink... I will have Alan Heaphy take a look and mod it when I get it

I do want the SST :)

hey apprently there was a recent review that said that the EvoX SST was better than the GTR transmission.. I dont think you'll go wrong... the SST just needs a bit more R&D time in the market.. right now the 5spd Mt has had the headstart thats all.

Alan Heaphys well known in the rally scene.. Do you know if he has had a few evo X's through his door yet? ( I wouldn't be suprised if theyre actually in the middle of prepping an X seeing as the 9's are meant to be phased out shortly).

I was told the Rally guys were all waiting for the race ecu, lots of rally 10s were being built. Sounds like the ecu is out now, i think we should see some beasts in the dirt shortly.

Last I heard Alan had the Black Motor Show car to pieces a few times and was waiting on Mitsu to give him 'access' to the ECUs. He was working on that and then the exhaust and I understand he was doing a mod that Mitsu would keep the warrenty intact. Rumour was a 330HP SST and 360HP in the Manual but I dont really know. AUD5,000 for the pipe and reflash

Will make some enquiries and get back to you with where he is at

5K sounds about right for flash and piping. yes wrcdevelopments have done the same for the FQ330 (SST/5spdMT) and FQ360 ( 5spdMTonly) for similar pricing.

There hasnt been a delivery of production cars in Australia yet. But Alan is working on the pre production car and should have a package out by December!

I have made some equiries of a well connected Industry source(Non Mistsu) and he says most of the so called issues with the SST is people looking for commies under the bed :)

its actually funny when you wind the window down most the noises you hear are muffled backfires fighting there way through the exhaust system not the g/box some are it grabing gears though.
One thing is very sure, Mitsu wouldn't release the SST if the weren't 100% sure it was good, imagine how many they would have to replace.

guys im in OZ and i have noticed there isnt really alot out there in terms of parts locally made?

and can anyone tell me if AME is manufactured in America?

http://www.tmraustralia.com/evoxrsbuild.html

Alan Heaphy has just relaese an EVO X RS 5SPM spec non steet legal version.

I am getting stimulated! :)

The modifications to the vehicle included:

Bolt-in CAMS approved roll cage
Ralliart competition suspension bushes
TMR competition clutch
TMR muffler assembly
Koni Suspension with uprated and lowered springs
Performance brake pads
Engine power upgrade (280kw)
Dunlop R-spec tyres

nice. I wonder how they got 280kws.

Ok the update is:

SST 245KW upgrade now availabe AUD3500. -ECU and SST ECU Reflash and Cat back. Not picked up my Mistsu service computers.

SST 270KW upgrade October aprox AUD6-7K - Picked up by Mistsu Service computers and affects drive train warrenty

ECUs,Pipe and some other SST stuff I didnt understand :)

Alan said main difference is at the top end of the rev range and speed

He also talked me through the Launch control and if you do it on a track day its ok.. do it often then it will 'fault' and shut down till cool off.

He said the so called turning ASC off isnt true hold the button down for 3 seconds and a car with 2 skid marks diplays then hold brake and Accelerator flat to the floor then just let the brake off and way you go.

he also said that on the track it should be driven with the stick or paddles as in 'auto' it has been known to over heat.

thats very similar to the performance and costs here in NZ for those same upgrades at wrcdev. Good to hear those SST options are out there!

When you find out the break down for all the mods to achieve said power.. let us know.. good luck with your mods mate.

Will do :) I am waiting till Feb 09 still though

CRAP! Now I am getting pressure from the wife to buy a BMW135coupe

She says she wont drive the evo :thumbup: I say thats good but she says I have to move to Glen Waverly if I get a bogan car . Geezzzz she doesnt get it! :(

No pussy whipped comments either!

:) I feel your pain.. Is this car for both you and her to drive? if it is.. you might be stuck, unless you can talk her around.. ( there was an earlier thread about a guy trying to talk her wife around.. there were a lot of 'helpful' sugggestions in that thread.. will see if I can find it..[and then copy and paste] :)

I avoided that conflict by buying the wife another car.. but I'm lucky the wife is a car chick.. shes got me lining up a ralli-art for her next year..

The car is for me. She has an X5.. I got the new skis I wanted without her knowing till it was too late. LOL guess I can do the same with the car :)

sweetas mate.. if shes got her own car.. and your not strapped ... sweetas! good luck.

The 135 is a better quality car, shame it does't like the rain and corner combo.
I go the saftey route with the 4wd, price then service price..lol (If she has an X5 price won't help)
My mrs wants the new cross over evo/outlander when it comes out.

I have decided it is better to seek forgiveness than ask for permission! LOL

I do have a questuion in relation to Insurance. What was the premium uplift compared to say a BMW?. I am well :) over 25 and am rating 1

Have you got an insurance registrar list over in Aus?

We have several lists here that usually dictate how much risk the car is.

currently the bmw 3 series is 2nd on the most stolen car list.. according to AA Insurance... my evo X insurance premiums are therefore lower than that.. mind you the earlier evos 1-6 are high up on the list although out of the top 10.. sitting at number 1 is the Nissan Silvia.

Which BMW were you looking to compare?

the 135i mate

thx

Evo MR it is! I am looking into MRT ECUTEK tunes at the moment. Got any feedback on them?

Thanks

So far. 330SST has been proven and tried for the last couple of months.. the 360SST tune is still being tested..

Finished my research

SO won the battle with the misses and going for GSR with SST, ALan Heaphy reflash, mufflers and tri rate springs.

245KW and a water spray intercooler that works! So no heated leather seats, SAT NAV or rockford system.

But save some money and some weight! $64400 RRP The upgrades will cost AUD4K all up

Good call, what colour. You should drive a SST before you buy it, they are great but can be a pain at intersections in Auto. I alway change down manually comming into round abouts. If you coast into it in normal auto it will still be in 5th when you nail it for the gap and bog down while it finds 1st on the same clutch.

What wheels does the GSR have over there, the BBS?

Good call, what colour. You should drive a SST before you buy it, they are great but can be a pain at intersections in Auto. I alway change down manually comming into round abouts. If you coast into it in normal auto it will still be in 5th when you nail it for the gap and bog down while it finds 1st on the same clutch.

What wheels does the GSR have over there, the BBS?

I am driving both the 5MT and SST 245KW in the next 3 weeks and will make sure I slow mo it in normal traffic situations to see if I can live with the peculiarities of the SST.

The GSR comes with Enkei wheels.( want black annodised it I can get them) The MR has the BBS.wheels. I am looking at Black or White car colour. You can buy the so called performance pack for $5500. Wheels, springs and Bilstein dampers. Not having a water spray intercooler sucks in the MR( something to do with the light and washer set up) so I will spec up the GSR. I would rather spend $4k on horsepower, Mufflers and TMR springs than cosmetic performance goodies.

I am gunna ask for a price on the Rockford and leather Ricaro's though! no seat heating required!

Thanks for the tips STB

nice mate! good luck with your testdrives! see if you can get the bbs wheels on the gsr.. good weight savings.

nice mate! good luck with your testdrives! see if you can get the bbs wheels on the gsr.. good weight savings.


Will do!

whereabouts are you Dundee?

whereabouts are you Dundee?


I am in Melbourne

So here is the latest:

Not going MR

GSR 1
White or Black
SST no performance pack
TMR 245KW 400+Nm toque reflash, Muffler and TMR springs
Wheels dusted charcoal
no leather seat availalble

GSR 2

White or Black
Manual with performance pack
270KW 500+Nm toque, Muffler& TMR springs
Sell Eibach springs

Upgraded clutch once I wear the standard one out!
no leather seat availalble

:) man what a choice!

If you like stick mate.. go option 2. If you do heaps of city driving, go option 1....

nah go option 2.. you cant argue with 270kws from the get go. Is this under warrenty? If so.. GO FOR IT!

You get a list of what parts are effected by the upgrade and hence Warrenty question. But given it is Team Mitsubishi Ralliart they know what is suspect driving and what is genuine warrenty. They DO take note of who is who on track and driver days! I am iching to drive the 270KW 5MT in the next two weeks! Now I gotta learn to Launch without frying the clutch!

fark im so jealous....

i want a torque reflash for my MR!

Do Mitsubishi dealers carry out this work?

SST once moving is relentless when driving it hard, you could NEVER drive a 5mt near hard with the factory gbox.
You’re nailed to the seat the whole time even in gear changes, down shifts aren’t as good as up. It almost coasts for a split second when engine braking through down shifts but then again so does a manual I guess.
You will know as soon as you drive both, I know after driving all night in my EVO 9 jumping straight in my new Evo 10 and driving hm, I knew straight away the SST was awesome on the open roads and I’d never buy anything other than twin clutch again. As I said my only issue is around-abouts which I have sorted, mostly!

HP easily to get.

Thanks for your experiences STB..I am driving both one straight after the other so I am hopong the SST with more power feels good. I have driven a Standard SST

The 5MT is 270KW. They are not game to do that to a SST yet. Not so much that the box wont hadle it, more how they deal with heating issues right now and that it WILL definatly void warrenty on the box. They are working on a oil cooling solution but is not ready yet.

5MT the clutch is not a warrenty item any way!

Bboy NO Mitsubishi dealers dont do the work. It's done by TMR a joint venture with Mitsubishi and Alan Heaphy, a well known motor sport engineer both in rally and tarmac. He is known for getting horsepower into the wheels without tuning the thing with in an inch of its life.. very reliable and robust tunes :) eg a 'bad' loadof fuel in the tank wont blow the motor up.. condensation and contagion in pump gas fuel tanks change octane ratings etc..

good stuff. keep the info coming. Give us a review and some pics when youve test driven both! good luck!

Will do. Will take the digital Camera and not resort to the phone so should get some good ones... Next Thursday is the day so will so what I can come up with!

i fitted my turbosmart bov... just the other day... its quiet AS!

need to get my intake and exhaust asap!

i was thinking Artisan exhaust and Harman Intake...

its just the AUD - US exchange rate is horrible atm. will have to wait.

i fitted my turbosmart bov... just the other day... its quiet AS!

need to get my intake and exhaust asap!

i was thinking Artisan exhaust and Harman Intake...

its just the AUD - US exchange rate is horrible atm. will have to wait.


I hear you re exchange rate.. I am trying to buy stuff from USA at moment and gave up. (non Car related)

i fitted my turbosmart bov... just the other day... its quiet AS!

need to get my intake and exhaust asap!

i was thinking Artisan exhaust and Harman Intake...

its just the AUD - US exchange rate is horrible atm. will have to wait.

Cool mate. can you open another thread in this section with pics of your install?

ok NOW I AM DRIVING A 270KW SST!

He has done it.... :) a 270KW SST running..

Alan is going to explain what he has done to both Cars after I drive them next Thursday 30th October woo hooow...cant wait

wow everyone will be interested to know of any info you pass on mate..

ok NOW I AM DRIVING A 270KW SST!

He has done it.... :) a 270KW SST running..

Alan is going to explain what he has done to both Cars after I drive them next Thursday 30th October woo hooow...cant wait

YES, now we're talking!

Big day tomorrow! Driving both cars in the morning. I think Alan is comming out with me so will see if he can guide me through Launching both cars! :)

280KW SST and 280KW 5MT this is gunna be fun!

awesome man...

I should have my ralliart tail lights by next week... ill do an install and piccys for you.

is MRT and TMR the same? I'm guessing not but they also have a new EcuTek for the EvoX MR with some impressive gains.

I am very jealous that you have 280kw... bastard

by the way here are the pics of my bov

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/bboy_hustler/17-10-08_1633.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/bboy_hustler/17-10-08_1634.jpg

Nice Pics man

NO TMR is definatly not MRT... one is a wanka one isnt! ;) (just my opinion)

TMR doesnt use EcuTek but have a proprietry mapping reflash

OK Baaaaackkkk! Faaaarkkkk:)

Well the SST 245KW is f2#$%$ing awesome Alan Launched it then I did.. the wheels churped no probs... 180km/h VERY quickly.. The low rev pull is VERY impressive just in Sports mode! SS Mode is race track go go go.

270KW 5MT goes like you wouldnt believe! The difference is more low down pull and better high end power.. 2000rpm in 5th and pulled out to overtake easy.. didnt bog down at all.. 50km/h at the time. 490NM or so.. he was a bit cagey about the real number..

The 270KW SST is still in testing.. so wont drive that for 3 more weeks!

The clutch pressure on the 5MT feels light which I didnt like.. there is an upgrade which is more solid feeling. Well I am going for the SST as it a lot of fun to drive. I like the 5MT but, maybe showing my age, but on and off the clutch in traffic will give me the chits!

SO how did he get this power? On2it and STB he uses Mitsubishi Japan & WRC dev in NZ for the mapping but it is a propierty map just for TMR. Muffler and tail pipes TMR, Spings TMR, Brake Pads TMR. I drove theTMR sping and standard springs and you REALLY notice the difference.. a lot more responsive and 'solid'.

I tried the SST in roundabouts and traffic absolutly no sign of wrong gear selection. Brakes, no brakes, coasting in down changed and burped the exhaust. The remap takes care of all that stuff!

There is some other stuff I am not able to share in here.. but it is more being politically correct than substance.

So you wern't dissapointed,
the 270kw sst will be a beast, I need to start saving for the tune. Great to hear they sorted the shift points.
SST must be a age thing(never thought i'd own an auto), i love the way it just keeps on going with the lightening fast changes. I don't think it will be long b4 all cars have 2 pedals.

The shift points on the TMR are proprietry but I am sure it won't be too far from WRC's anyway

Still getting the GSR... Want that intercooler water spray!

GSR-SST ?

My GSR doesn't have water spray, but the number of times i used it on the 9 i could count on one hand.
When to you get you X.

GSR-SST ?

My GSR doesn't have water spray, but the number of times i used it on the 9 i could count on one hand.
When to you get you X.


Really? No water spray.. It comes with the GSR in OZ as standard.. You must have the HID headlights then!

The remap makes it work much better. I will be using it for the track.

I get my X in Feb/March. There are some minor changes comming through in the 09 builds I believe... cosmetic. Tail lights and dash trim.. Plus my BMW contract ends in Feb.

yep, can't quite work out my car, it was a new jap import. It has the HID lights and most the good stuff, but it hasn't got the water spray.

What bmw do you have now?

yep, can't quite work out my car, it was a new jap import. It has the HID lights and most the good stuff, but it hasn't got the water spray.

What bmw do you have now?


2005 530i Sport Carbon black

yep wrcdev really get around. I'm still hoping they can fit me in this month..

nice pic of the BOV hustler X.

Good luck with the SST dundee.

Will let you know when the 270KW SST has been driven!

Bloody

Will let you know when the 270KW SST has been driven!

Bloody Misses has arched up again.. wants a BMW badge..pity is MY CAR and not hers..

It finally came out. She is worried that I am gunna end up dead or paralysed in it..So I guess it is fear and she wants me rather than my life insurance pay out LOL

More likey to end up dead in the rwd BMW!

^ exactly my thoughts. 4wd.

My mrs has the same issues with going for more power. Ive promised her that I would not be racing against anyone (on the road and on the track) except for time trials against the stop watch on the track.. thats alliviated her concerns..

Well it's fair to say I have worded up the Ralliart guy that there is NO launch control or SSS mode... She will be driving it in granny mode! and will NEVER drive the mod till it is too late :)

You guys need to work on your selling skills!. My handbrake wants me to get mine tuned. Just she wants me to have the cash 1st is the only catch.

You guys need to work on your selling skills!. My handbrake wants me to get mine tuned. Just she wants me to have the cash 1st is the only catch.

Lucky bugger!

Thanks for the info Dundee, didn't realise TMR was only 10 min away from me, will consider them if I make the step towards the X.

Look forward to hearing how your X comes along when you get it.

Well the drive went well... but the missus hatees the car,, says its a bogun boy racers car and not a prestige car like she wants... .. guess I will be moving out soon with my new GSR SST :jedi:

Well the drive went well... but the missus hatees the car,, says its a bogun boy racers car and not a prestige car like she wants... .. guess I will be moving out soon with my new GSR SST :jedi:

Tell her we are in Aussie land, and that we all have an inner bogun tucked inside of us somewhere, and besides I can think of more worse bogun cars out there! (However, I don't consider the Evo X a bogun car!)

Which dealer will you be purchasing from? I'm thinking Knox or Chadstone.

*EDIT* Just like to say hello to everyone, I joined sometime ago on here, but have been waiting on the Aussie launch of the X here, and...... have been lazy.

Tell her we are in Aussie land, and that we all have an inner bogun tucked inside of us somewhere, and besides I can think of more worse bogun cars out there!

Which dealer will you be purchasing from? I'm thinking Knox or Chadstone.


I have used a broker for 10 years so who ever gives us the best price! I already have the servicing worked out so no dealer can gripe about not selling the car but handling the warranty claims if any. Keep in mind with in 6 months the car will be modified to 278KW.
Having said that my preference is Dan at Chadstone so hopefully he wins the deal!

I have used a broker for 10 years so who ever gives us the best price! I already have the servicing worked out so no dealer can gripe about not selling the car but handling the warranty claims if any. Keep in mind with in 6 months the car will be modified to 278KW.
Having said that my preference is Dan at Chadstone so hopefully he wins the deal!

That's great, I've used a broker before, and they know how to get the best price, I've done the running around myself in the past, best thing is a broker.

Yeah, I will be pushing some buttons to start the purchase next week!

My broher in law likes the car and my sister in law is a bigger snob than my wife LOL so I have an allie in the family. :)

anyone in Brisie on here (or further north)?

I spent a couple of weeks in Brisbane recently, was pretty hot and humid, just wondering how the evo X runs in that sort of weather.... (any power and performance affected?)


Dundee am getting my upgrade from WRC developments on the 21st of this month, (will probably be the same flash that you might pick up) will let you know how my 278+kws feels :)

Already know how it feels :)

I think it has different torque and shift points than TMR

Lucky Bugger I have to wait till I get some miles up and well I wont get the car till late Feb 09

Bugger Bugger Bugger! My bloody job ends at end of November so now I have to wait till I get a new gig before I get my X

Way the economy is I won't order it till June.. after probation ends on a new job

Fh%#$% it

bugger mate - sorry to hear.. you a contractor?

Ive just wrapped up my contracts as well ( last day today), so will have 2 months of nothing.. had to think twice about spending the money on the upgrade.. but decided to take a hit without any income coming in..

Yes Mate

I was contracting to a Bank in the Invesment Products area... ended a few months earlier than anticipated... sign of the times I am afraid

Luckely the Bimmer goes back in Feb .. no charges or residual to worry about

Hope you find some work soon bud... I am in Canada till end of January so will start looking when I get back

I did a book report on Austraila once. i got a B+

Yes Mate

I was contracting to a Bank in the Invesment Products area... ended a few months earlier than anticipated... sign of the times I am afraid

Luckely the Bimmer goes back in Feb .. no charges or residual to worry about

Hope you find some work soon bud... I am in Canada till end of January so will start looking when I get back

Cool mate.. yep sign of the times alright.. I'm in the IT QA industry, my contract wrapped up 2 months earlier too. Happy travels in Canada!

Will be skiing my arse off! :)

CHit looks like I have another gig! Will know on Friday :)

nice.. Im too scared to look, I know I'll probably find something.. I think Im secretly wanting no job for atleast a month :) good luck for friday!

Not the right gig but there are a few other things lining up! Probably order the Evo in Feb/March

Micky and Dundee any updates? still going through with Evo X purchases?

Yep as soon as I hook up some work!

Here is where I was spending my money in the last month:

enjoy :)
http://cid-3c913b5ecb7dbd37.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Heli%20Ski

I am in the Orange Jacket and Black Helmet

Where is everyone? :(

holla.. still here mate, waiting for your update ;)

LOL Still looking for work! :( got some work 3 days a week... not enought buy the EVO yet! Looks like I will have to wait till May the hiring Month I am told.

You Lads on holidays?

Nah, no hoilday here.

Been too busy at work, and have moved house and factory 250km.
Poor car has over 20k on it now and a towbar! Awesome tow car.

hey guys. Boat have you any pics with the towbar on the back? I run an old 4wd diamante with a tow bar to do all the pulling.. was a little too scared to put a towbar on the back of mine.. Im now at 27,000kms... I think almost ready for some serious power ( Have been talking to Soichi at StHitec)..

OK ITS DONE. Ordered white GSR X SST Black Powder coated wheels. TMR trirate lowered spings. 1500km then 278KW(360HP) and 490Nm torque tune. We now have a replacment SST cooler system in OZ so that will come after the tune and some track days :)

Nice, when do you get it?

I'll take a towbar pic soon.

2 Weeks! :)

Update on mine ...

Parts already fitted:

- coilovers
- swaybars
- underbody brace
- roll centre adjustment kit
- front camber tops
- boost, water temp, oil pressure gauges
- shift light
- track brake pads
- 19x9.5" rims for street with 265 tyres
- 18x9.5" rims for track with 265 semi-slicks

Parts being fitted right now:

- turbo
- dump/front pipe
- fuel pump fitting kit + fuel pump
- 80mm cat-back exhaust
- polished intercooler pipe kit
- intake kit
- front and rear strut tower bars
- cams
- 3" high-flow cat
- injectors
- stainless brakes lines
- small battery kit
- fire extinguisher
- slotted two-piece front brake rotors

Will also be tuned by ECU re-flash.

Sounds good Brett! Give us feedback on the setup once its rolling. Also what cams and turbo upgrade are you going with?

Brett did you win Tatts mate! :)

That will be one serious car!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/bnd01/BND2.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/bnd01/BND.jpg

Delivery date now 25th May... 09 Model with interior update

awesome!! heaps of pics when you get it mate!

Ive got the cobb AP next month, cams and exhaust the following month, suspension in aug.. .. Im racking up alot of kms already.. might have to trade it in as soon as I finish all the mods by the end of the year :(

awesome!! heaps of pics when you get it mate!

Ive got the cobb AP next month, cams and exhaust the following month, suspension in aug.. .. Im racking up alot of kms already.. might have to trade it in as soon as I finish all the mods by the end of the year :(


Shhet get a 2nd car mate. Once I get it I will post a pic or two and will inc interior shots as well.

NOTE TO SELF: Mod with the TMR 270kw tune and DONT GET THE BUG like on2it lol

im hoping to stop modding with a mid 11 sec pass and 420whp :( then just do track days till it falls apart on me...

10 days and counting! :) oh and I have a Job at last!

hey good on you mate. I only just started last week as well..

Start Monday :) car will be delivered on Tuesday

Delivered! awesome fun.. pics soon. White with black trim is a great colour for sure :)

pics! (congrats!) pics! (congrats!) pics! (congrats!) pics! (congrats!) pics! (congrats!) pics! (congrats!) pics! (congrats!) pics! (congrats!) pics! (congrats!) ;)

They're comming tomorrow I promise! WW is a shit hot colour :)

The SST is f%$#8n awesome especially in Sport.. had it in some tight hilly road today frikin feels like a sequential going through the gears!

Lost the f&^%^n cable to connect the Camera to computer.. with use the phone tomorrow till I can find the damn thing.

Soory guys will post photos soon.. Have had a family tragedy so wont be up to it for a while :(

sorry to hear mate.

Yeah I lost my Dad suddenly and unexpectantly. He was 72 and still working full time... http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/town-stops-as-icon-laid-to-rest/1539132.aspx

sorry for your loss mate. It sounds like he had an awesome and full life and made a lot of difference in the community. condolences.

Yes Mate he was a true legend for sure and thanks for your condolences.- At least he didn't get to see my Evo X and tell me off!

he'll always be with you mate, dads and role models often are. When your blasting off down the motorway in your X, you'll probably hear him in your ear telling you to slow down. I hope you and your family have a good support network around you to provide some comfort.

Yes we do mate..still a tough time but that is the way grief goes. Thanks for your well wishes and very kind support.

Martin

Well found this site yesterday when looking for Ralliart parts, so hope it is ok to post here I just pick up a new 09 Rallairt Lancer here in Brisbane so far very happy only travel 650Kms in the past couple of weeks so still taking it easy, wish I had the $$$ to go the EVO but got the next best thing, so far not done any mods etc fitted a Ralliart EVO Sports air filter which I had to get from the USA and the new Ralliart oil cap (need to find somewhere in OZ that has all the Ralliart parts)
Any take care guys and Dundee sorry to hear about your dad mine pastway last year it does get easier with time.....

hey hey hey! welcome! yep absolutley post away. put some pics up, let us know of your mods and review parts and services around your way when you do start modding!

Well found this site yesterday when looking for Ralliart parts, so hope it is ok to post here I just pick up a new 09 Rallairt Lancer here in Brisbane so far very happy only travel 650Kms in the past couple of weeks so still taking it easy, which a had the $$$ to go the EVO but got the next best thing, so far not done any mods etc fitted a Ralliart EVO Sports air filter which I had to get from the USA and the new Ralliart oil cap (need to find somewhere in OZ that has all the Ralliart parts)
Any take care guys and Dundee sorry to hear about your dad mine pastway last year it does get easier with time.....

Well found this site yesterday when looking for Ralliart parts, so hope it is ok to post here I just pick up a new 09 Rallairt Lancer here in Brisbane so far very happy only travel 650Kms in the past couple of weeks so still taking it easy, wish I had the $$$ to go the EVO but got the next best thing, so far not done any mods etc fitted a Ralliart EVO Sports air filter which I had to get from the USA and the new Ralliart oil cap (need to find somewhere in OZ that has all the Ralliart parts)
Any take care guys and Dundee sorry to hear about your dad mine pastway last year it does get easier with time.....


Thanks Mate and I am sorry to hear about your Dad

I look forward to time passing as the experience is pretty shitty right now... On a good note I have clocked up 4500km in 2 months in the EVO and had TMR do a Wheel Alignment... Makes a heap of difference to the sharpness of the car... The factory one was way out!

I have a Blackberry now and the USB cable so pics tomorrow :)

cooo! pics pics pics!!

Ok going to the car park to get the pics done! ;)

OK here they are:

No one here???

hey hey!! awesome pics! I didn't notice you posted them up.

You planning on tinting the front side windows? (I'm wrestling with that at the moment!)

more pics of the car on the road, any more immediate mods planned or are you getting used to it for the time being?

one thing I noticed was your lic plates. did they come mounted to the side or at the front? is that usual for Aus?

No front window tinting planned m8. I had TMR wheel aling and it much sharper now. Thye did it the old fashoned way with plumbobs and string! very accurate.

I have still not launched it yet but have finally driven it in S Sport mode ASC off :) It still goes like stink stock! I was hunting for more HP in Sport but S Sport will do for the time being. No doubt the hunt for horse will be on soon.

There will be a track day comming up soon at Sandown and I will make sure I get Pics taken. If only I had a second set of wheels prefitted with semis!

I will be getting the 270KW upgrade about December :)

one thing I noticed was your lic plates. did they come mounted to the side or at the front? is that usual for Aus?


ADR for Australia.. I would much rather have the front plate side mounted. I left the large plate on the front as it looks dicky with smaller one.

^ bugger!

wahoo 270kw upgrade will blow you away its going to be a long wait mate. I tell you the difference will be night and day..

Sandown would be awesome to drive! lucky bugger. green with envy. Pics when you do it though. we only get Pukekoe, although the new Taupo track looks pretty good and hampton downs will be epic when it opens in NZ.

Well thought i would let you guys that we now have 2 Ralliart Lancers in the family my son just brought the Sportsback, which is good for me know he wont be asking if he can borrow mine, now not to be out done I am going to do a couple of small upgrades to have the upper Hand starting with TMR rear muffler not sure what else have to find some one in Brisbane that i can trust to do anything else so may back yard type places here, so far have to get bits from Sydney sent up here or the USA can't even find someone that sells the Black Ralliart wheel nuts here.
here a picture of our twins almost twins

very very nice! we'll need more pics of both cars please, especially the ralliart hatch since I dont think any forum members have one yet??

have a chat with dundee, he might know of a few good tuners that can be trusted up your way...

post back here if you find anyone good. I do know of a good fabricator thats setup shop in brisbane but dont know of any reputable local tuning and parts services..

Sydney Brett Middleton
Melbourne Alan Heaphy TMR

Limited ability for upgrades with Ralliart as non twin scroll smaller Turbo.. But speak to these guys as they will tell you what can be done.

Nice looking rigs though

Getting some race instruction in the next 2 weeks! :drive:

John Bowe racing at Sandown.. Lets see what I am capable of and the X! I can get a cams club licence after this! Pads change to semi comp pads CHECK, Brake fluid change to non boil fluid CHECK, backing plate removed to reduce chance of Callipers turning black CHECK, and R spec semi slicks H compound CHECK!

Now all I need is Chit proof undies and I am ready to go! :)

Lol that last part may be hard to come by :shades:

WOW! that would rock! Is this an all day instructional session?
ie some classroom time then track time?? make sure you post pics and a review of the session.. I might try and do that early next year if I come over the ditch for a visit.

Yup All day session. 70% track time. Current John Bowe race driver in the car instructing both with them driving some of the time. Timed laps with measurement of improvement over the day. -Normally 2 tanks of petrol used!

Now lets see if I can keep the SST out of limp mode! ...and will be sure to get some pics and post

So you actually be taken by the man himself?? wow! nice score mate..

NO not him personally but his current stable of V8 Touring car guys :)

Just read that thread from start to finish... Funny stuff.

Did you guys get the recall notice for the injector fuel return line?

Got mine in the mail and getting it done next week

yeh mate, I got mine yesterday. Havent booked mine yet.

Oh I forgot to report on the track day at Sandown yesterday.. They had a photographer so getting those shots soon!

Sandown is very slippery in parts in the wet so had to have my whit about me. Plenty of 4 wheel drifting in turn 1 and last turn. Was on the Dunlop standard SP600 tyres as a lot of rain was forecast...and it proved accurate for the morning. I was fast for all except GTR35 2009

I got to 220km/h on back straight estimate GTR was 240km/h.

The afternoon session was dry and in the dry the R Spec tyres proved to be the go as you would expect, so I lost out there. - They were very tricky in the morning as some cars had some big spins! :) Great to watch happen especially as I wasn't that close to them at the time!

Big surprise for me on the Day was me consistently rounding up the M6 BMW... in the straights I had more speed and certainly in the corners.. We were both on road tyres and the M range doesn’t come with the run flat crap the rest of them have!

2 EVO 8s there very non standard.. Got em in the straight but couldn’t match it in the curves (they had R spec) and they we driving much more aggressively than me so I put this down to driver and tyres. Both good guys though and they gave me lots of encouragement. They were 3 -4 secs faster in the timed session. JB driving guys said I would be 8-10 secs faster with the right rubber. My instructor for the day BTW was Alf Constanzo!! :) What a legend he is... I learnt a hell of a lot and improved my time by 4 seconds implementing his changes.

There we 3 stock cars there, WRX, me and M6. Yes I put the WRX away easily. The 2 others were STIs and modded pretty heavily and had R spec,, in the wet I nailed them good but in the dry couldn’t keep up in corners.. I match one for straight line speed and faster that the other which surprised me as I am Stock.

First time out in the car on the track so I was a little conservative with my driving.. Did get the ABS to activate once in the back straight at 220km/h.. That got my attention I can tell you ( Braked at 100m instead of 180m).. Made the sweeping LH no probs but I was worried there for a second.

The Porches didn’t present a problem but man there were some Holden’s that were loaded off a trailer and boy what weapons!

One had 500KW ATW and the other 600 KW ATW.. even Luke Youlan said they were as quick as Super Cars in the straight he even said one was faster in the straights but said they wouldn’t match a Super car round the track as the set up wasn’t up that. No control bits on the two cars that were there.

All in all a great day and leant heaps… my Calipers are now a dull red J had DS2500 pads in, backing plates off and Castrol Hi Performance brake fluid.. Shit the brakes on the X are bloody smooth even Alf was impressed!

awesome! SOunded like a great day! good to hear you got out of there in one peice.

Alf is a legend, he still holds a couple of track records all over the place Im sure.. what were his main suggestions??

Can't tell you then I'd have to kill u lol

OK then I will tell!

The main thing was race line and injecting inputs into the car during cornering and finding the 'right' spot to bring the power on. I was late into most corners and as a result to hit the apex point I had to corrrect with more wheel inputs than was necessary causing over driving and would explain my 4 wheel drifts in the wet!

I was braking too early and not keeping the power on long enough.. to be honest the braking power of the car was better than my brave pills!
I did have a oversteer in the sweeper at the end of the back straight at 150km/h in the rain -wasn't a big moment but my arse tighted up!

so with all of that taken out a bit I got the improvement. - still heaps to go but I will work on it

sounds awesome mate. It would have been so cool to have such an old hand giving you personal advice like that. brilliant. congrats. I hope you've got your next session booked! :)

I've done a 360 spin in the wet at about 120km at Taupo - it might not have been that fast but and let me tell you the sphincter muscle got a workout and so did the rs6 driver's chasing me at the time.

yes the late braking takes a bit of nerve, ever since I got a son Ive been a little less courageous... but I would imagine having a seasoned driver telling you all the braking points would be quite advantageous and take some of the risky feeling out of it.

welcome

Entered in the touring section of the Mt Buller Sprints to be held on 4th - 6th December!

Stock car with road tyres this year!.. Next year I will have a go at Evo Nats! I visited the Evo Nats at Winton last Saturday.. geez there were plenty of 400HP plus Evo's there running full slicks.

Hearing really loud crickets! Where is everyone??

sorry, cant hear you over the crickets.. it seems that most of the X's from this side of the world have been parked up for the summer... :)

give us a bit of background on the Mt Buller Sprints. (?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36sWrc02Iwk

Its a Tramac Rally and the 1st leg of the Australian Tarmac Championships

The link above will give you the idea! :)


The car in the vid went on to win the Bathurst 12 hour this year!

wow. what an awesome leg! I just finished watching "Love the beast" and it reminded me of that.. very cool.


does the touring section of this include some of this leg?

Great target audience for a question on Exe-tc suspensions purchase/setup work from WRC Developments... anyone who has them done do a review for us? thanks in advance.

That particular car didnt win the 12hr, it's a car we specifically built for Tarmac Rally, and it's not using Exe-tc suspension either. It shares the same livery as the 12hr car we built and that hence why your confusion, but is different in the build as far as specification goes to a 'production car' that is built for endurance events.

Having said that we did race on the weekend with the productions cars and the Evo X's we built walked away from the competition at this years Sandown 1hr on the weekend just gone. BMW 335i's, Ford and GMH Holden V8's, Subaru STI's found it hard to match the pace of our Evo X's

Speaking of 'Love the beast' You might recognise the car that qualified 5th and came 7th in both races, Mr Eric Bana races an Evo X

Qualifying - http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results....11/2009.SAND.Q7 (http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?29/11/2009.SAND.Q7)

Race 1 - http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results....11/2009.SAND.R4 (http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?29/11/2009.SAND.R4)

Race 2- http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results....1/2009.SAND.R17 (http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?29/11/2009.SAND.R17)

Thanks for the info Dan!

For what it its worth, we set the lap record five times during the race on Sunday.

For what it its worth, we set the lap record five times during the race on Sunday.

awesome!


Speaking of 'Love the beast' You might recognise the car that qualified 5th and came 7th in both races, Mr Eric Bana races an Evo X

He's doing quite well then in the X!

Great target audience for a question on Exe-tc suspensions purchase/setup work from WRC Developments... anyone who has them done do a review for us? thanks in advance.

I have considered getting Exe-tc done by WRCdevelopments (I had all my other work done by them).. however on pricepoint I couldnt justify it for myself personally. (around 3.5K+ not including install). I have not heard of any other X being done by them, but when I was there with them for a couple of days I did see a porshe being fitted with a custom jobbie.
They do have a good rep and do great work from engine rebuilds and tuning to suspension work. BUT they are a 2 man crew so there is usually a wait time involved.

However the road/race Exe-tc kit has gotten some awesome reviews and by all accounts well worth the effort especially for the X. If you need more information there are a couple of install reviews at thelancerregisterdotcom Road/Race seems to be the best option for the occasional weekend track warrior.

awesome!


He's doing quite well then in the X!



I have considered getting Exe-tc done by WRCdevelopments (I had all my other work done by them).. however on pricepoint I couldnt justify it for myself personally. (around 3.5K+ not including install). I have not heard of any other X being done by them, but when I was there with them for a couple of days I did see a porshe being fitted with a custom jobbie.
They do have a good rep and do great work from engine rebuilds and tuning to suspension work. BUT they are a 2 man crew so there is usually a wait time involved.

However the road/race Exe-tc kit has gotten some awesome reviews and by all accounts well worth the effort especially for the X. If you need more information there are a couple of install reviews at thelancerregisterdotcom Road/Race seems to be the best option for the occasional weekend track warrior.

Next time you are there, say g'day to Warren and Graham for me. ;)

wow. what an awesome leg! I just finished watching "Love the beast" and it reminded me of that.. very cool.


does the touring section of this include some of this leg?


Excactly the same section from bottom to top! :)

Brilliant! I hope you get someone good to reading out the pacenotes ;)

Naahhh I am dialing into the whereis navigation and hope there isnt too much latency! :)

Buller Sprint

AWESOME!

Showroom class guys hitting top speed 148km/h

We hit 140km/h bloody great fun!

Ok pics and some vid

more

Just thought id stop in and say hi.

Pick my new red (not keen on the colour but its the only colour left available in a manual) EVO X up in 3 days.
Plan is to run it in over xmas then fit up the turbo back exhaust and have it tuned by my good old ex MMAL mate of mine (yes i worked at MMAL as well) here in Adelaide. Im sure Mcoy will know the guy im talking about ;)

Will post up results and thoughts on the EVO once i have the car and we have done the work to it. Will be nice having a car that actually handles after 9months of owning a big HP turbo FG falcon that was great in a straight line but a boat everywhere else.

Welcome!

Is this yours Dundee?

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9576&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1260160273

Who were the hyperactive designs car?

Yup the white is me. Scotty Millar from TAS in Hyper car.. 2nd to dean Evans in the TMR club spec in Showroom class. The TMR club spec broke 9 mins as well.. (8m56s)frikin huge effort!

sweet! awesome stuff mate. I hope the sticker peeled off with no issues? ;)

Just thought id stop in and say hi.

Pick my new red (not keen on the colour but its the only colour left available in a manual) EVO X up in 3 days.
Plan is to run it in over xmas then fit up the turbo back exhaust and have it tuned by my good old ex MMAL mate of mine (yes i worked at MMAL as well) here in Adelaide. Im sure Mcoy will know the guy im talking about ;)

Will post up results and thoughts on the EVO once i have the car and we have done the work to it. Will be nice having a car that actually handles after 9months of owning a big HP turbo FG falcon that was great in a straight line but a boat everywhere else.

Send SK my regards.

Back to Mt Buller sprint. This is what a showroom class win looks like:

http://www.evolutionoz.net/forums/uploads/1255562359/gallery_5646_2_24839.jpg

The door panels did, the front and rear quater panels left some goo behind and the side windws had to be scrapped off with a blade. Blue Planet here in Melbourne applied their magic and now all back to road trim! :)

Some more pics!

good pics!!

yeah I am happy. Scott from evolutionoz forums took the last 4 of me in the last corner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr2Fj5GdRP8

This the tour event on the last day

You can see the front 4 break away from the rest. I am the White EVO 2 cars up from the video Audi TT

Merry Christmas to the lads across the ditch!

Merry Christmas to the lads across the ditch!
:D:mswerd:

BOO!

what are your plans for the X in the new year?!

Hello everyone!

From Melbourne, Vic here! Picking up my new Evo X MR in White tomorrow! Can't wait!!!

Hope to cruise with all the Aussie evo owners sooon! :dancebanana:

Welcome to the club! :)

what are your plans for the X in the new year?!


New TMR Springs.. Winton, Lake Mountain Tarmac Rally then zorst.. more track time and when I am hunting for speed on the track more ponies! :)

Hello everyone!

From Melbourne, Vic here! Picking up my new Evo X MR in White tomorrow! Can't wait!!!

Hope to cruise with all the Aussie evo owners sooon! :dancebanana:

Welcome Mingles!

Mingles Do you belong to the team4G cats in Melbourne?

They had a recent cruise recently and I spotted a couple of Evo X's and a Ralliart in their group.

http://www.mmc.org.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?t=64118 (http://www.mmc.org.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?t=64118&highlight=aus)

New TMR Springs.. Winton, Lake Mountain Tarmac Rally then zorst.. more track time and when I am hunting for speed on the track more ponies! :)

Sounds good mate.

Ive just put in a wideband last weekend, boostguage going tommorrow (after a spot of bad luck), swift springs already arrived from MAPerformance so just waiting for the old father in law to visit so we can install the springs together.

Injector and retune hopefully this month as well.

I'm still waiting for a decent closed track invite :/ the Lake Mountain Tarmac Rally sounds awesome.

Mingles Do you belong to the team4G cats in Melbourne?

They had a recent cruise recently and I spotted a couple of Evo X's and a Ralliart in their group.

http://www.mmc.org.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?t=64118 (http://www.mmc.org.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?t=64118&highlight=aus)

Naw I don't. Although I'm eager to join their cruises now... :rock:

Sounds good mate.

Ive just put in a wideband last weekend, boostguage going tommorrow (after a spot of bad luck), swift springs already arrived from MAPerformance so just waiting for the old father in law to visit so we can install the springs together.

Injector and retune hopefully this month as well.

I'm still waiting for a decent closed track invite :/ the Lake Mountain Tarmac Rally sounds awesome.


SOunds Eventful! Nice mods comming too. I gotta lay up on speding on the car.. got to get my Daughter to the Australian Snow ski race season when she gets back frm Canada.. All of which I am paying for!

SOunds Eventful! Nice mods comming too. I gotta lay up on speding on the car.. got to get my Daughter to the Australian Snow ski race season when she gets back frm Canada.. All of which I am paying for!

all good mate, commitments! :) Ive just paid my dues in the last 6 months hence me being able to finally spend some money on the car ;)

Its expensive having a wife and a child!

hi guys, I just saw a showing of "blood, sweat and gears",

they drove around Winton and the fastest was in a possum bourne replica WRC WRX these are all amateurs but the fastest nailed a 1:12 around Winton.. is that any good?

http://www.turtlewax.com.au/bloodsweat.htm

Funny im going to australia for my honeymoon on june 13th lol. Bora Bora, Morea, Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney. Any insight from you guys, is cairns worth to go visit???

hmm whenever I visit Australia, I prefer Melbourne or Brisbane (surfers paradise and the sunshine coast) I do that trip 3 times a year.

Cairns hasn't been on the top of my list but I have heard mixed reviews about Cairns..

certainly Borabora and Morea would rock... what sort of visit are you doing for your honeymoon? treking? adventure? partying? surfing, sightseeing or relaxing?

congrats by the way.

hi guys, I just saw a showing of "blood, sweat and gears",

they drove around Winton and the fastest was in a possum bourne replica WRC WRX these are all amateurs but the fastest nailed a 1:12 around Winton.. is that any good?

http://www.turtlewax.com.au/bloodsweat.htm

A standard Evo X runs around Winton ( the long track, which is what you watched) in around 1:09 driven by a professional driver. When I say standard Evo X, I mean straight off the showroom floor and when we did the test we ran both SS-T and 5 speed and there wasnt much in either car as for a timed difference.

A standard Evo X runs around Winton ( the long track, which is what you watched) in around 1:09 driven by a professional driver. When I say standard Evo X, I mean straight off the showroom floor and when we did the test we ran both SS-T and 5 speed and there wasnt much in either car as for a timed difference.

Good to know!

Hey guys

Noob on the block. Just read your forum from start to finish. Dundee and on2it you guys have nice cars with awesome colours.

Am looking to get an X soon and will be going for either of those two colours. on2it do you know of anyone in NZ wanting to sell there X?

Hey mate, totally missed your post on here. No I dont know any other NZ evoX owners on here, the guys that were on here earlier (from NZ) have sorted of faded away.

Dont know anyone personally selling their X but as you commented via PM, that FQ360 in wtgn looks nice, Im sure you could take about 3-4K off their sale price.. its OB - dont know if you want that colour though.

300Kw comming soon! SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhh

FQ400 without the FQ LOL

Hey mate, totally missed your post on here. No I dont know any other NZ evoX owners on here, the guys that were on here earlier (from NZ) have sorted of faded away.

Dont know anyone personally selling their X but as you commented via PM, that FQ360 in wtgn looks nice, Im sure you could take about 3-4K off their sale price.. its OB - dont know if you want that colour though.

Looks like that 360 just got sold! Bit of shame the colour wasnt what I was looking for either. Will have to keep waiting for the right one to pop up.

I gave Mitsubishi Motors in Newmarket a call and they told me that Japan has temporarily suspended production of the X and they can't get any in at the moment and the only ones they can sell are second hand ones of which they have a red one for sale at the moment. Tad bit gay! Anyone else aware of this?

300Kw comming soon! SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhh

FQ400 without the FQ LOL

Nice matey!

300Kw comming soon! SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhh

FQ400 without the FQ LOL

what the heck are you getting done to it? I'll race you to 300kws.. :) Am just waiting for my fuelpump relay and my fuelpump to be ordered then Im droping the car and all the other new parts from MAPerformance (already arrived)off on the door step of "torque performance" here in Auckland. :) :)


Looks like that 360 just got sold! Bit of shame the colour wasnt what I was looking for either. Will have to keep waiting for the right one to pop up.

I gave Mitsubishi Motors in Newmarket a call and they told me that Japan has temporarily suspended production of the X and they can't get any in at the moment and the only ones they can sell are second hand ones of which they have a red one for sale at the moment. Tad bit gay! Anyone else aware of this?



what colour are you looking for and no I hadn't heard that MMC suspended production!!

what colour are you looking for and no I hadn't heard that MMC suspended production!!

Looking at getting either a Black one like yours! It looks sooo good!!! or a white one. I really hope that Mitsubishi revamp production soon!

yeh I love mine, but if I had a 2nd chance I would probably go with a WW.

its a secret! PM'd ya Plus I am getting the TMR lowered (30mm) progressive springs

Looking at getting either a Black one like yours! It looks sooo good!!! or a white one. I really hope that Mitsubishi revamp production soon!

if you want a second hand silver one let me know, wondering about selling mine, but probably shouldn't. about 30,000 km

Just thought I'd post a quick hello from Sydney. Bought my X MR brand new during the GFC and loving it. Currently looking to sell my other car now after realising two cars isn't really practical for a 22y/o in the city.

hey Jace! welcome!

whats your other car?

I'll say Hi aswell
From Melbourne :yay:
Phantom Black MR... it's slow but it's getting there...

Track Spec :
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3797/jb3x.jpg


http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4156/wintonmarch2010.jpg


Road Spec :
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/237/evo4w.jpg

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/1930/evo1h.jpg

WELCOME! Beeble! what sort of wheels are those? they look great! how did you go on the track against the gtrr?

^^
Volk GT30 19x9.5 +30

lol I actually posted similar lap times (around 1sec faster) to the GTRs, but that had everything to do with a lack of experience on the part of the GTR drivers and very little to do with any awesomeness on my part :)
They are crazy quick on the straights though... sadly i was catching and even passing them in the corners, which is almost criminal on their part!

nice one mate!

are you on springs or coilovers?

Coilies... KW V3s with cambertops. Pretty happy with them, springs could be stiffer though IMO, but a good compromise.

very very nice!

hey Jace! welcome!

whats your other car?

Current gen Civic FD (i.e. the JDM ones with the R18A engine).

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/2913/img6798.th.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/img6798.jpg/) http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4053/civicandevoside.th.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/civicandevoside.jpg/)

I also drive a Proton Gen2 and a Proton Waja (amongst other things) when I am in Malaysia :)

lucky bugger.

LOL you are driving an Evo X :P

LOL you are driving an Evo X :P

:)

Looks like that 360 just got sold! Bit of shame the colour wasnt what I was looking for either. Will have to keep waiting for the right one to pop up.

I gave Mitsubishi Motors in Newmarket a call and they told me that Japan has temporarily suspended production of the X and they can't get any in at the moment and the only ones they can sell are second hand ones of which they have a red one for sale at the moment. Tad bit gay! Anyone else aware of this?



3 just popped up on trademe. 2 sst's and one manual.. the manual one is a FQ360 (and black). have a search on there

I can vouch for Beeble's car.. its a neat pkg and fast.. saw him ovetake a V8 M3 a few weeks back at Sandown.. and the M3 driver wasnt happy as he was right up it as well :)

Guess I should post up in here too...

Hi from Perth!

Got my X MR back in January 2009. Had some fun in it so far, but the last 6 months has been taken up playing with my MY98 Subaru, which will be my dedicated track hack. (X is quicker - at the moment - but I can't justify tracking the evo and the potential damage to the back pocket should I bin it)

So far the X has:
HKS Legamax muffler, mid pipe and front pipe
HKS EVC
Cusco sway bars f & r
Agressive alignment
Tune

Had a HKS panel filter and HKS spark plugs - but since having an issue with the MAF, gone back to the stock bits.

Now I just need some more power to let me do some skids :)

TMR Tarmac springs added.. 5 weeks to go for the rest! :)

5 weeks to go for the rest! :)

which is?..... :)
PM me on here or EvoOz if you like mate.

I get my FP green etc back tomorrow. Should be fun!

Guess I should post up in here too...

Hi from Perth!

Got my X MR back in January 2009. Had some fun in it so far, but the last 6 months has been taken up playing with my MY98 Subaru, which will be my dedicated track hack. (X is quicker - at the moment - but I can't justify tracking the evo and the potential damage to the back pocket should I bin it)

So far the X has:
HKS Legamax muffler, mid pipe and front pipe
HKS EVC
Cusco sway bars f & r
Agressive alignment
Tune

Had a HKS panel filter and HKS spark plugs - but since having an issue with the MAF, gone back to the stock bits.

Now I just need some more power to let me do some skids :)

welcome Kato.. any pics?

TMR Tarmac springs added.. 5 weeks to go for the rest! :)
ditto.. pics?

Well did it,http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=290049904 not sure if i should be selling it yet, but hopefully it takes a while sell. Then i can decide Audi or Evo all over again, not too harder decision i guess, when a good Audi loses the value of an Evo in a couple of years.

good luck with the sale mate.. Ive been eyeing the new Audi S6 avant.. I will own an audi 1 day.. just no in the next year or two while I play around with the X.

Cheer's,

The Mrs has had like 30 views on her pathfinder and two enquiries, one serious. with a couple of shitty pics out the window in the rain!!.

Not one on the evo for near the same price. Leaves plenty of time to decide on the next car I guess.

Does anyone know if the new evo's in NZ stock are the old model or the 2010 model. From the vague answers, i think they still have old stock. Does the new one only have the new instrument cluster as a change?
Will sell my car before i go suss them out properly.

I dont think theyve replenished old stock yet but I havent talked to the dealers in a while. I havent seen any 2010's on our shores.. theyve (NZMMC) been focusing on the new outlanders, tritons and the new Challengers..

If you are looking to get a 2010.. you should contact andrew simms and see if they have any they can do a trade with you on bugger on lack of the bites mate

Hey guys, I'm looking to make a trip and eventually move to New Zealand...how's life out there?

Thanks,

Ryan

I dont think theyve replenished old stock yet but I havent talked to the dealers in a while. I havent seen any 2010's on our shores.. theyve (NZMMC) been focusing on the new outlanders, tritons and the new Challengers..

If you are looking to get a 2010.. you should contact andrew simms and see if they have any they can do a trade with you on bugger on lack of the bites mate

Yep the Mrs is selling the pathfinder to get a triton. with the field days special she can almost get a triton with 20 inch wheels for the same price.

Had an enquiry on the Evo, but he was in dream land, looking for an E10 for 32k. Yeah right, he might be waiting another 3 years!

Hey guys, I'm looking to make a trip and eventually move to New Zealand...how's life out there?

Thanks,

Ryan

Sweet, you bringing the Mean az Blue Evo 10 race car?? We could do with more e10 race cars here.

Great here if you're into fishing, diving and hunting.
I'm picking not so good if you are looking for race car sponsors, but we have some good race tracks, and a new one near auckland.

Well looks like the pathfinder has gone, who would have picked that!
Pathfinder sold before the Evo 10 had an enquiry, at basically the same price, year older and 3 times the K's.

Sweet, you bringing the Mean az Blue Evo 10 race car?? We could do with more e10 race cars here.

Great here if you're into fishing, diving and hunting.
I'm picking not so good if you are looking for race car sponsors, but we have some good race tracks, and a new one near auckland.


don't forget skiing, some surfing, tramping, adventure sports :)


Hey guys, I'm looking to make a trip and eventually move to New Zealand...how's life out there?

Thanks,

Ryan

you serious?! you'd fun for sure down here at the arse end of the world.



Well looks like the pathfinder has gone, who would have picked that!
Pathfinder sold before the Evo 10 had an enquiry, at basically the same price, year older and 3 times the K's.

:S yep I think it would be hard to sell an evo above 50K over here at the mo..

mine is only 46k, new model has new dash. There is a new 2010 on trademe 69k