MLR Evo Buyers Guide V0 4
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Evo Essentials Contents Contents.................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4 Evo Essentials ....................................................................................................... 4 The Mitsubishi Lancer Register.............................................................................. 5 Introduction to the Evo........................................................................................... 6 Evo History................................................................................................................ 7 Rally History .......................................................................................................... 7 Evolution 1........................................................................................................... 11 Evolution 2........................................................................................................... 13 Evolution 3........................................................................................................... 15 Evolution 4........................................................................................................... 17 Evolution 5........................................................................................................... 19 Evolution 6........................................................................................................... 21 Evolution 6 Tommi Mäkinen Edition..................................................................... 23 Evolution 7........................................................................................................... 25 Evolution GT-A .................................................................................................... 27 Evolution 8........................................................................................................... 29 Evolution 8........................................................................................................... 29 Evolution 8 260.................................................................................................... 31 Evolution 8 MR .................................................................................................... 32 Evolution 9........................................................................................................... 34 Evolution 9 Wagon............................................................................................... 36 Evolution 9 MR .................................................................................................... 37 Evolution 9 MR Wagon ........................................................................................ 38 A Word About Ralliart, CCC and Dealers............................................................. 39 Model Variations and Special Editions..................................................................... 40 RS, RS2, GT & GSR............................................................................................ 42 Evolution 6 Zero Fighter....................................................................................... 44 Evolution 5/6 RS450 ............................................................................................ 45 Evolution 6/7 RS Sprint........................................................................................ 46 Evolution 6 RSX................................................................................................... 47 Evolution 6 RS Monte Carlo................................................................................. 48 Copyright Mitsubishi Lancer Register 2006 Evo Essentials Page 1 of 170 Evo Essentials Evolution 6/7/8 Extreme/Extreme S/Extreme SC ................................................. 49 Evolution 7, 8 & 9 FQ300, FQ320, FQ330, FQ340 and FQ360 ............................ 52 Evolution 8 FQ400............................................................................................... 53 Buying..................................................................................................................... 54 Standard vs. Modified .......................................................................................... 54 UK vs. Import....................................................................................................... 55 What to Look Out For........................................................................................... 60 Inspection & Test Drive Checklist......................................................................... 66 What to Pay......................................................................................................... 68 Running Costs......................................................................................................... 69 Fuel Costs ........................................................................................................... 69 Insurance Costs................................................................................................... 70 Servicing Costs.................................................................................................... 73 Official Ralliart Service Check List ....................................................................... 74 Maintenance & Consumable Costs...................................................................... 80 Repair Costs........................................................................................................ 80 Owning & Enjoying.................................................................................................. 82 Owner Meets ....................................................................................................... 82 Trackdays............................................................................................................ 86 Sprints ................................................................................................................. 87 Rolling Road Days & Performance Test Days...................................................... 87 The MLR Web Site .............................................................................................. 88 Tuning & Modifying.................................................................................................. 89 Warranties, Insurance and Modifications ............................................................. 89 Power .................................................................................................................. 89 Handling .............................................................................................................. 97 Braking .............................................................................................................. 100 Safety ................................................................................................................ 103 Security ............................................................................................................. 105 Styling................................................................................................................ 106 Evo Specialists...................................................................................................... 108 Technical Overview............................................................................................... 111 AYC................................................................................................................... 111 Turbo Charging.................................................................................................. 117 Error Codes ....................................................................................................... 118 Copyright Mitsubishi Lancer Register 2006 Evo Essentials Page 2 of 170 Evo Essentials FAQ....................................................................................................................... 121 Buying/General.................................................................................................. 121 Owning/Maintenance ......................................................................................... 124 Cold viscosity at -40°C mm²/s...................... .......................................................... 127 Lancer 2000 Turbo................................................................................................ 129 Modifying/Tuning ............................................................................................... 133 Common Faults..................................................................................................... 139 Statistics................................................................................................................ 160 Tech Specs ........................................................................................................... 162 Colours.............................................................................................................. 168 Copyright Mitsubishi Lancer Register 2006 Evo Essentials Page 3 of 170 Evo Essentials Chapter 1 Introduction Evo Essentials Welcome to the Mitsubishi Lancer Register’s Evo Essentials guide to buying and owning an Evo. If you’re looking to buy a Lancer Evolution or already own one and looking to get the most out it, then this guide