The Ultimate Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Buyers Guide V3.1 Information compiled and/or written by B.Smith [AKA Bazza] © 2001- 2004 www.lancer-evo.net | Page 1 of 92 The Ultimate Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Buyers Guide V3.1 CHAPTER 1 – Guide Introduction.........................................................................6 Disclaimer .................................................................................................6 Ralliart UK goes “Xtreme” ..............................................................................7 Guide Updates............................................................................................8 Please Donate ............................................................................................8 Contact Details ...........................................................................................9 Hi-Resolution Version ...................................................................................9 Hosting Permissions .....................................................................................9 Proof Readers and Special Thanks....................................................................9 CHAPTER 2 – About the Evolution .................................................................. 10 Are there any other cars that match the Evo? .................................................... 10 Mazda 323 GTR..................................................................................... 11 Mazda RX-7 [FC and FD] .......................................................................... 12 Nissan Skyline GTR [R32, R33, R34] ............................................................ 12 Nissan Sunny/Pulsar GTi-R........................................................................ 12 Toyota Celica GT4 .................................................................................. 12 Toyota MR2 Turbo ................................................................................. 13 Toyota Supra RZ Twin-Turbo..................................................................... 13 LanEvo’s in Rallying – A glorious Heritage......................................................... 14 1993 – 1994: Lancer Evolution................................................................... 14 1994 – 1995: Lancer Evolution II................................................................ 14 1995 – 1996: Lancer Evolution III............................................................... 15 1997 – 1998: Lancer Evolution IV ............................................................... 16 1998: Lancer Evolution V ......................................................................... 17 1999: Lancer Evolution VI ........................................................................ 19 2000 – 2001: Lancer Evolution VI TME ......................................................... 19 2001 Evolution VII WRC........................................................................... 21 2004 Evolution WRC 04 ........................................................................... 23 History of the Evolution............................................................................... 24 1992 Evolution ...................................................................................... 24 1994 Evolution II ................................................................................... 26 1995 Evolution III .................................................................................. 27 1996 Evolution IV .................................................................................. 28 1998 Evolution V ................................................................................... 29 1999 Evolution VI .................................................................................. 30 2000 Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition..................................................... 32 2001 Evolution VII ................................................................................. 33 2002 Evolution VII GT-A .......................................................................... 34 2003 Evolution VIII ................................................................................ 35 Information compiled and/or written by B.Smith [AKA Bazza] © 2001- 2004 www.lancer-evo.net | Page 2 of 92 The Ultimate Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Buyers Guide V3.1 2004 Evolution VIII MR............................................................................ 38 2004 Evolution VIII 260 ........................................................................... 42 CHAPTER 3 – Stats and Facts........................................................................... 43 Export Figures .......................................................................................... 43 Technical Specification................................................................................ 44 Tyre Pressures ...................................................................................... 46 Colour Options ......................................................................................... 46 Active Yaw Control [AYC] System [Evo IV Onwards] ............................................ 47 Benefits of Control ................................................................................. 47 Evo IV, V and VI.................................................................................... 47 Evo VII and VIII [Super AYC] .................................................................... 48 Fault/Error Codes ...................................................................................... 49 AYC/ACD ............................................................................................. 49 Engine ECU Fault Codes........................................................................... 50 Component Layout .................................................................................... 52 CHAPTER 4 – Model Variations ......................................................................... 53 Chassis Numbers and Model Codes................................................................. 53 GSR and RS – The differences....................................................................... 53 GSR and RS – The differences....................................................................... 54 Technical............................................................................................. 54 Cosmetic ............................................................................................. 54 Other Evolution Models ............................................................................... 55 Evolution V/VI RS450 .............................................................................. 56 Evolution VI/VII RSII .............................................................................. 56 Evolution VI/VII RS Sprint ........................................................................ 56 Evolution VI RSX.................................................................................... 56 Evolution VI/VII/VIII Extreme/Extreme S/Extreme SC/Zero Fighter....................... 57 Evolution VII/VIII FQ-300/FQ-330............................................................... 57 Evolution VIII MR................................................................................... 57 CHAPTER 5 - Before you buy!!.......................................................................... 58 Standard or Modified vehicle? ....................................................................... 58 Imports .................................................................................................. 59 112mph restriction removed...................................................................... 59 Converted Speedometer and Odometer ........................................................ 59 Rear Foglight ........................................................................................ 60 Underseal ............................................................................................ 60 Tyres ................................................................................................. 60 What should I go for, an Import or a UK car? .................................................... 60 Current Prices - What’s an Evo Worth? ............................................................ 62 Insurance ............................................................................................... 62 Running/Servicing Costs .............................................................................. 64 Information compiled and/or written by B.Smith [AKA Bazza] © 2001- 2004 www.lancer-evo.net | Page 3 of 92 The Ultimate Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Buyers Guide V3.1 Overview............................................................................................. 64 Bill Breakdown ...................................................................................... 65 Financial Overview ................................................................................. 66 Warranty............................................................................................. 67 Where can I find an Evo advertised For Sale?................................................. 67 Feeding Time!....................................................................................... 68 CHAPTER 6 - Inspecting the vehicle ................................................................... 68 Strongly Recommended! 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