Mitsubishi EVO 8 MR

[Disciple]

Here's my little rocket I picked up a couple months ago. I've done a few mods to it so far;

DBA 4000 Slotted rotors all round
Tomei dump + front pipe
Fujitsubo RM01A cat-back
255L Walboro fuel pump
Motec M800.
18" Enkei NT03 rims with Michellin Pilot Preceda PP2's 245/40

It hasen't been dyno'd yet, and needs a good dyno tune, but it's somewhere around 200kwatw. Anyway, I'll stop yappin and post a couple pics.

[BlitzR]

Awesome

[eddysdaman]

oddly enough this lancer would eat mine for breakfast then go back for seconds .... I approve

[Hidden_Hunter]

Originally Posted by eddysdaman

oddly enough this lancer would eat mine for breakfast then go back for seconds .... I approve

so would most dump-trucks though (and they'd make less noise )

[Adunaphel]

Nice car!

[watto]

Brilliant example of a great car. Those wheels suit it

[The_Finn]

hmmm i just noticed the vents in the bumper below the mitsu symbol are those an MR (or evo 8 ) only thing? I don't think i have seen those vents on any US evos and i kind of like them.

[IceBone]

You bastard!

I love you.

[Disciple]

Originally Posted by The_Finn

hmmm i just noticed the vents in the bumper below the mitsu symbol are those an MR (or evo 8 ) only thing? I don't think i have seen those vents on any US evos and i kind of like them.

I'm not too sure. Maybe it's a JDM (jap spec) only thing?

Thanks for all the replies guys. 8)

[Hidden_Hunter]

Originally Posted by Disciple

I'm not too sure. Maybe it's a JDM (jap spec) only thing?

Thanks for all the replies guys. 8)

Was your car an import?

[Disciple]

Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

Was your car an import?

Yes. Sorry I thought it was obvious because they never sold EVO 8 MR's in Australia.

[Hidden_Hunter]

Originally Posted by Disciple

Yes. Sorry I thought it was obvious because they never sold EVO 8 MR's in Australia.

Did they flat out not sell any 8's or is there some differences?

[andyhui01]

^I think 8's were sold in Australia (See too many of them to all be imports), but I think they only got the so called GSR ones (Base Spec in Japan), MR comes with lightened bodyparts, slightly better Suspension Components, and a more advanced Active Yaw Control. But tbh, there isn't alot of external differences between the GSR and the MR, IIRC, its just HID headlamps and the shark fin? (Maybe that slit in the front bumper everyone is talking about).

[Disciple]

There are a myriad of differences between ADM 8, JDM 8 and JDM 8 MR. I thought this was a car forum where people were knowledgable.

[eddysdaman]

Who the hell takes that much interest into a Lancer hell, I know I don't.

[IceBone]

Well, we're knowledgable to a degree. And since you're the only one here with an MR, go tell us, we'd love to know.

[ahpadt]

RESIZE THE PICTURES, THANKS!

[Disciple]

Sorry I thought the forum resized automatically, but I've resized them now and added a couple more pics. It also has a full black leather interior with white stitching that was added by the guy who I bought the car off at no extra cost to me. I haven't taken any pics of that yet...

Sorry about the comments before - of course you guys know cars, you can't know every car tho lol.

Here is some info on the EVO 8 MR for anyone interested.

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Lancer Evolution VIII MR builds on this reputation, pushing the performance envelope even further. It is the first production model in Japan to use a lightweight aluminum roof panel. Other distinguishing features include exclusive Bilstein shock absorbers developed jointly with Bilstein, and BBS lightweight forged alloy wheels (factory-fitted option). The turbocharged engine is tuned to deliver maximum power over the mid-to high-rev band and generates 2.0-liter class-topping torque of 40.8kg-m (400N-m) at 3500 rpm. Detail improvements to the ACD + Super AYC + Sports ABS electronic all-wheel drive control system realize a more natural and better-mannered driving feel and a closer man-machine interaction for true driving pleasure of the highest quality.

Matt-black headlamp and rear combination lamp extensions tighten up the facial features front and rear. Turquoise-blue lenses in the projector low-beam lights located outboard in the headlamp units also give accent to the car's aggressive lines.

The outboard faces of the rear-deck spoiler plates use a dark gray finish close to the color of the carbon wing, replacing the body color-keyed treatment on Evolution VIII.

The turbocharger uses a larger turbine nozzle with matching cam profile to deliver higher output at mid- to high engine speeds.

The turbocharger waste gate now uses two solenoids. This optimizes boost pressure control to give more stable torque in the low to mid-range and helps the powerplant to generate class-topping torque of 40.8kg-m (400N-m) at 3,500 rpm.

Durability is improved through shape optimization and reinforcement of the cooling water channels, uprating from a 3-ply to 5-ply head gasket and the use of magnetic ion-coated piston rings.

Engine response is improved with the use of lighter silent shafts. Cooling performance is improved with the use of a larger oil cooler that features two extra rows.

Evolution VIII MR is the first steel monocoque body Japanese production car to use an aluminum roof panel, reducing vehicle weight by some 4 kg. Reduction of weight in the upper body lowers the vehicle's center of gravity and reduces roll moment to realize a substantial improvement in handling performance.

For increased cabin strength, diagonal braces are used to reinforce the roof joins at the front, center and rear pillars. The front door side impact bars use aluminum instead of steel, reducing weight by 3.5 kg while providing the same level of impact safety.

Engine: 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve in-line four, Turbocharged
Power: 280hp @ 6,500rpm (206kW)
Torque: 400Nm @ 3,500rpm
Weight: 1400 Kg


0-100 km/h: 4.4 seconds (est.)

[Hidden_Hunter]

Originally Posted by Disciple

There are a myriad of differences between ADM 8, JDM 8 and JDM 8 MR. I thought this was a car forum where people were knowledgable.

There is a difference between being knowledgable and knowing differences between different versions of cars depending on region

[georgestr]

Originally Posted by Disciple

There are a myriad of differences between ADM 8, JDM 8 and JDM 8 MR. I thought this was a car forum where people were knowledgable.

There is a fine line between knowledgeable and anorak.