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Please continue our discussion for Part VIII~!! Thanks everyone CS3 Owners: 1. Xtraun 2. Josephteo 3. Outside83 4. Icekitten 5. Creative_tec 6. Fong 7. jalibhoy 8. Blacklancer224 9. Maroon5 10.Katou 11.Octopus 12.Kanchelsk 13.Cloudywind 14.Deepstink 15.Beyond_26 16.Xiao_Qiang 17. Titanium 18. Threeleggedman 19. Patience 20. Sagz LANCER EX Owners (new model) 1. Jonnie_sedan 2. Axils 3. Xspace 4. 5. Ex-Owners (Owned Lancers b4) 1. Hiphiphoray (now driving Sonata ) 2. Mazda323 (now driving Mazda323 and Toyota Hiace ) 3. Gtrend (now driving RX STI JDM MY08 ) 4. Azarael (now driving Lexus IS250) 5. jezter (now driving e9 gt) 6. upandcoming (now driving opel astra) Our MU pics in Part I http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Makes_C3/Cars_C3/Japanese_Talk_F2/Lancer_CS3/EX_Owners...Pls_Check_in_P2235966-32 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...in_P2235966-32 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...in_P2235966-32 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...in_P2235966-32 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...in_P2235966-32 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...in_P2235966-32 Our past discussion on our Rides/ICE in Part II http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Makes_C3/Cars_C3/Japanese_Talk_F2/Lancer_CS3/EX_Owners...Pls_Check-in_Part_II_P2307165/ ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_II_P2307165/ ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_II_P2307165/ ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_II_P2307165/ ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_II_P2307165/ ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_II_P2307165/ Our ICE poison in Part III http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Makes_C3/Cars_C3/Japanese_Talk_F2/Lancer_CS3/EX_Owners...Pls_Check-in_Part_III_P2346452 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_III_P2346452 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_III_P2346452 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_III_P2346452 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_III_P2346452 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...t_III_P2346452 Servicing and other discussion in Part IV http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Makes_C3/Cars_C3/Japanese_Talk_F2/Lancer_CS3/EX_Owners...Pls_Check_in_Part_IV_P2377579 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...rt_IV_P2377579 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...rt_IV_P2377579 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...rt_IV_P2377579 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...rt_IV_P2377579 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...rt_IV_P2377579 More ICE poison and Detailing in Part V http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Makes_C3/Cars_C3/Japanese_Talk_F2/Lancer_CS3/EX_Owners...Pls_Check_in_Part_V_P2391918 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...art_V_P2391918 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...art_V_P2391918 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...art_V_P2391918 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...art_V_P2391918 ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asi...art_V_P2391918 More Poison and 3M Mat Lobang in Part VI http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Make...art_VI_P2413910 More new Lancer members in Part VII http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Make...rt_VII_P2449991

Hi I joined the forum to learn a bit more about cars. I bought a used Evo VIII from a dealer in Bangkok and a test revealed that it's got many problems. Now I want to try to get them fixed and learn a bit about it at the same time. Here is a list of all the issues. For a start maybe someone can comment on what the most important thing to fix would be, the most dangerous, etc .. Engine - damaged oil sump - deteriorated drive belt Fuel System - bent fuel pipe under - dent intercooler Exhaust system - deteriorated exhaust pipe mount rubber Suspension - deteriorated rear arm bush Chassis and body - dented front left door - dented front right door - dented rear left door - dented rear right door - fits poorly boot-trunk seal - fits poorly front right door adjust - general paint and body work poor condition - lose shape door trunk seal - missing under engine panel - repainted body - repaired A, B, C-pillar high - repaired body engine compartment - repaired front cross member lower upper - repaired front left fender high - repaired front right fender high - repaired rear left fender high - repaired rear right door high - repaired rear right fender high - repaired roof high - repaired trunk lid high - replace rear structure body - scrape / dent longitudation member Braking system - bent brake pipe under - parking brake retardation is below limit value Tires - missing spare wheel - nail stab rear right tire - scraped rim Electric System - broken combination light - defective battery - defective from wiper system - front and rear nozzle washers do not work - headlight direction not correct Transmission - oil leak from gearbox Interior - loose front console box - loose front left side panel cover plastic - loose rear left side panel cover plastic - missing rear safety belt - scratch front console

What's the launch price btw ... who is driving this in MCF? Ed

Mitsubishi - The MR (Mitsubishi Racing) version of the EVO VIII is a Japanese-model only and is not offered for sale in the United States. The MR package includes: * Quicker Response Bilstein Dampers * Forged Aluminum Wheels * Aluminum Roof Panel * Improved 4WD system, ADC, & Super AYC Traction Control * Sport ABS * Improved Engine Torque Curve * Improved Control at High Speed Limits * Lowered Center of Gravity * Refined Neutral Roll Characteristics Lancer Evolution VIII MR uses slick-response Bilstein shocks for improved handling. The aluminum roof panel and other reductions in body weight have lowered the center of gravity to realize more natural roll characteristics. Detail improvements have also been made to Mitsubishi

I would like to know your take on these two cars. Factors to consider. 1. Boost level and RPM to activate boost. (General feel of engine) 2. Suspension, overall aftermarket parts already installed on these cars 3. Interior quality 4. History of reliability, breakdown rate.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII FQ-300 [June 03 2003] The world is split up into two kinds of people. Dog people or cat people. Either you go for the playful, faithful, cute canine chumps or you favour those evil feline bxxxxxds. And the population gets polarised in other ways too. You either like New York or Los Angeles, Picasso or Van Gogh, PCs or Macs, but never both. You can see where I'm going with this, can't you? When it comes to rally-bred sports saloons, you either lean towards the Subaru Impreza or the Mitsubishi Evo. And somehow, it seems that every month there's a new iteration of one or the other or both. You may ask, how is this Evo different from those that have gone before? The standard Evo VIII has 276bhp. This FQ-300 has even more power and torque. That same two-litre four-cylinder engine has been tuned to extract 301bhp and 300lb ft of torque, 11 more than the standard model. The claimed 0-62mph time is 4.9 seconds - four-tenths quicker than standard. Although the top speed of 157mph remains the same. Figures, schmigures. You only need to know one thing: it's quick. Turbo power comes in at around 3,250rpm and then it's only a second or two before you reckon you've achieved enough velocity to escape the Earth's gravity. The FQ-300 moves and reacts about as fast as you can think. It feels balanced and sharp. You can tune into what each wheel is doing. The steering is quick and precise. Information on how much grip there is (usually loads and loads) goes directly to the parts of your brain that are instinctive and reflexive. Suddenly, I'm tweaking the throttle and correcting the steering with ease and speed, or I'm dabbing the superb brakes like I'm completely used to the car. The Momo wheel is a perfect size, the seats are firm and snug... hey, the gearchange is sticky and vague. In a sudden change of direction (easy in this car), I hit upon a down-side. The six-speed manual 'box is not the slick changer that I'd like. If I don't concentrate enough, I'll miss a gear or select the wrong slot. Maybe it needs more running-in miles, but it really needs to feel like second nature to go with the rest of the car. Other downsides? The dash design is a bit dull, but I'm getting enough thrills from other areas. Yes, the cabin's noisy and the ride is extra, extra firm. That's the nature of the beast. And it's fine by me. The big question is: does the ?28,995 FQ-300 represent a better buy than the standard model that's only 25bhp shy, but ?2,000 cheaper? I suppose it would be nice to have the top-of-the-range Evo, but I'm still to be completely convinced. One last little thing. I parked it outside the house of a friend of mine. Nearby, a group of teenagers were hanging around. When they saw the car they started doing the 'we are not worthy' actions. I guess I should have told them it wasn't my car, but it was easier and quicker to just smile and nod. I did feel, though, that I had encountered some kindred spirits who also preferred dogs, Picasso, New York and, of course, the Mitsubishi. Colin Ryan

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_mitsubishi_lancer_evo_viii_fq300-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2003_mitsubishi_lancer_evo_viii_fq300-2.jpg Universally acclaimed for its raw power, exceptional handling and an emotionally spine-tingling driving experience, the new generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII is about to hit the streets of Europe. In the last few months, Mitsubishi's motorsport and performance car division, Ralliart, has been moved in-house. Now part of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Europe operation, Ralliart is to become a premium sub-brand. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is the sole importer and supplier of official Ralliart products and accessories. Available in two specifications and with a top speed of 157mph, power output for the new Evo VIII is 276bhp as standard. However, for those customers who like a little more under the bonnet the FQ-300 performance package, developed in conjunction with the Mitsubishi World Rally Team, boosts power to in excess of 300bhp. The Mitsubishi Evolution series is all about continuous enhancement using performance technology and the new Evo VIII delivers on all counts. Improvements on its predecessor include the addition of Super AYC (Active Yaw Control) and a 6-speed close ratio gearbox; extensive improvements to and tuning of the engine, suspension and aerodynamics; a stiffer body and extensive reductions in weight. The result - the new Lancer Evolution VIII reaches new dimensions of on-road performance and driving exhilaration. Under the bonnet Beneath the Evo VIII's bonnet is Mitsubishi's latest version of the high-performance 4G63 2.0-litre intercooled turbocharged 4 cylinder, DOHC 16-valve engine that boasts unmatched levels of maturity and refinement. Producing 276 bhp in standard tune at 6,500rpm, whilst delivering a class-topping 289 lb ft of torque at 3,500rpm. By adopting a 6-speed close ratio gearbox, maximum response from the engine and transmission is retained throughout the broad powerband. For the Evo VIII, Mitsubishi has further developed its famous 4G63 type 2.0-litre engine by redesigning the turbocharger, increasing the capacity of the intercooler and redesigning the intake manifold to reduce air-flow resistance by 20%. A 3-nozzle intercooler jet system sprays water on to the front of the intercooler which helps cool the compressed air going through the intercooler providing more power under hard acceleration. Engine durability and reliability have also been improved by up-rating the aluminium pistons and forged steel con rods. These detail improvements result in an engine that combines competition-ready but street-friendly power with outstanding durability. The exhaust pipe has been straight-lined to reduce exhaust back pressure and a variable back pressure valve has been added to the main silencer to improve quietness at low engine speeds. The combined fuel consumption figure for the Evo VIII is 20.5 mpg and CO2 is 334 g/km. Top speed is restricted to 157 mph and the official factory 0-62mph time has been given as a 'conservative' 5.3 seconds. The FQ-300 performance package statistics have yet to be officially confirmed, but early indications point to power in excess of 300bhp, an equally impressive torque exceeding 300lb.ft. and a 0-62 time of 4.9 seconds. Mitsubishi's advanced 4WD system The Lancer Evolution VIII has a revised suspension system, slightly lower slung to get the centre of gravity lower. A revised ACD (Active Centre Differential) and rear limited slip differential are used in conjunction with the new Super AYC (Active Yaw Control). Debuting on Evo VIII, the new Super AYC realises significant performance improvements. After carefully calculating torque requirements under simulated race conditions, Super AYC has been developed to transfer twice the torque of the current AYC. The ability to transfer more torque between the rear wheels further reduces understeer while extending cornering limits (in-house skid-pad testing has shown that Super AYC extends Evo VIII's cornering limit by 10% over the current system). Super AYC also acts like a limited slip differential by increasing inside wheel traction in race circuit and other high speed cornering situations, thereby preventing the wheel slip that can occur with the current system due to its smaller torque transfer capacity. ACD enhances acceleration and straight line stability. An electronically controlled multi-layer hydraulic clutch replaces the conventional VCU as the differential limiter, controlling front/rear drive power distribution on the centre differential and switching from free to direct-link status to maintain its front/rear drive force setting of 50:50 distribution while matching the driving conditions. This achieves a tuned balance between handling response and drive performance of the highest level. In addition, the driver can switch between the 3-modes TARMAC, GRAVEL, or SNOW settings, while the car is moving, to optimise control and to match road conditions. A computer controls the new active centre differential (ACD) and super active yaw control (AYC) systems with the ACD maximising performance when accelerating out of a corner, and AYC supporting performance during cornering. This new integrated control system provides better overall stability and performance compared to systems that control ACD and AYC independently. Transmission The new generation Evo VIII is the first to be given a 6-speed manual transmission. The 6-speed close ratio gearbox has been developed in order to maximise extra torque generated by the revised 4G63 2.0-litre intercooled turbocharged 4 cylinder, DOHC 16-valve engine. The close ratio set up maximises engine performance throughout its entire range but with improved flexibility at low to medium speeds. Outside and in In keeping with its principles, exterior restyling has not been about simple cosmetic improvement. Reducing drag and lift, the Evo VIII's new exterior lines give it better high-speed straight line stability and handling through corners and features significant advances in aerodynamic and cooling performance. The new exterior incorporates the defining elements of Mitsubishi's new design identity. A significantly restyled and more aggressive front end is distinguished by its integral grille-front bumper, the centre of which has been extended 35mm forwards, and by its V-shaped nose. The bonnet is noticeably different with the addition of a large single air intake for the intercooler. New rear light clusters, a large carbonate rear spoiler and new 17-inch alloy wheels set the new model apart from those which have gone before. Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel and fully automatic air conditioning match luxury with performance. Story by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation UK