Evo Essentials The definitive guide to buying, owning and enjoying your Evo Version 1.0 March 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Register www.lancerregister.com Special thanks to all the contributors of this guide. We hope you enjoy and find this guide useful. If you have any comments or amendments please email [email protected] 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 .......................................................................................................... 8 Evolution 1........................................................................................................... 12 Evolution 2........................................................................................................... 14 Evolution 3........................................................................................................... 16 Evolution 4........................................................................................................... 18 Evolution 5........................................................................................................... 20 Evolution 6........................................................................................................... 22 Evolution 6 Tommi Mäkinen Edition..................................................................... 24 Evolution 7........................................................................................................... 26 Evolution GT-A .................................................................................................... 29 Evolution 8........................................................................................................... 30 Evolution 8 260.................................................................................................... 32 Evolution 8 MR .................................................................................................... 34 Evolution 9........................................................................................................... 36 Evolution 9 Wagon............................................................................................... 37 Evolution 9 MR .................................................................................................... 38 Evolution 9 MR Wagon ........................................................................................ 39 A Word About Ralliart, CCC and Dealers............................................................. 40 Model Variations and Special Editions..................................................................... 41 RS, RS2, GT & GSR............................................................................................ 43 Evolution 6 Zero Fighter....................................................................................... 45 Evolution 5/6 RS450 ............................................................................................ 46 Evolution 6/7 RS Sprint........................................................................................ 47 Evolution 6 RSX................................................................................................... 48 Evolution 6 RS Monte Carlo................................................................................. 49 Evolution 6/7/8 Extreme/Extreme S/Extreme SC ................................................. 50 Copyright Mitsubishi Lancer Register 2007 Evo Essentials www.lancerregister.com Page 1 of 187 Evo Essentials Evolution 7, 8 & 9 FQ-300, FQ-320, FQ-330, FQ-340 and FQ-360 ...................... 53 Evolution 8 FQ-400.............................................................................................. 54 Buying..................................................................................................................... 55 Standard vs. Modified .......................................................................................... 55 UK vs. Import....................................................................................................... 56 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 Servicing Costs.................................................................................................... 73 Official Ralliart Service Check List ....................................................................... 74 Maintenance & Consumable Costs...................................................................... 80 Repair Costs........................................................................................................ 80 Owning & Enjoying.................................................................................................. 81 MLR Web Site...................................................................................................... 81 Owner Meets ....................................................................................................... 83 Trackdays............................................................................................................ 86 Sprints ................................................................................................................. 87 Rolling Road Days & Performance Test Days...................................................... 87 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.................................................................................................. 118 FAQ....................................................................................................................... 119 Copyright Mitsubishi Lancer Register 2007 Evo Essentials www.lancerregister.com Page 2 of 187 Evo Essentials Buying/General.................................................................................................. 119 Owning/Maintenance ......................................................................................... 123 Modifying/Tuning ............................................................................................... 131 Common Faults..................................................................................................... 136 Specifications........................................................................................................ 157 Colours.............................................................................................................. 184 MLR Contacts ....................................................................................................... 185 Copyright Mitsubishi Lancer Register 2007 Evo Essentials www.lancerregister.com Page 3 of 187 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