The Ultimate Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Buyers Guide V2.1 © 2001-2003 B.Smith [Bazza] | http://www.lancerregister.com | Page 1 of 54 The Ultimate Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Buyers Guide V2.1 Information compiled and/or written by Barry Smith [AKA Bazza] © Copyright 2001-2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Register ICQ: 173162505 Last update: 11th August 2003 [18:17] Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................2 Boring Legal Bit – Disclaimer ........................................................................5 Introduction ...............................................................................................5 Ralliart UK goes “Xtreme”.............................................................................6 Guide Updates ............................................................................................6 About the Evo .............................................................................................7 What about the other Rally Specials?..............................................................................7 WRC – A glorious Heritage.............................................................................................8 1993 – 1994: Lancer Evolution...................................................................................8 1994 – 1995: Lancer Evolution II ...............................................................................9 1995 – 1996: Lancer Evolution III ............................................................................10 1997 – 1998: Lancer Evolution IV.............................................................................11 1998: Lancer Evolution V .........................................................................................12 1999: Lancer Evolution VI........................................................................................12 2000 – 2001: Lancer Evolution VI TME .....................................................................14 History of the Evolution ...............................................................................................15 1992 Evolution ........................................................................................................15 1994 Evolution II ....................................................................................................17 1995 Evolution III ...................................................................................................18 1996 Evolution IV....................................................................................................18 1998 Evolution V .....................................................................................................20 1999 Evolution VI....................................................................................................21 2000 Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition ................................................................22 2001 Evolution VII ..................................................................................................23 2002 Evolution VII GT-A ..........................................................................................24 2003 Evolution VIII .................................................................................................25 Export Figures.............................................................................................................27 Technical Specification.................................................................................................30 Tyre Pressures ............................................................................................................30 Colour Options ............................................................................................................31 Chassis Numbers and Model Codes...............................................................................31 © 2001-2003 B.Smith [Bazza] | http://www.lancerregister.com | Page 2 of 54 The Ultimate Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Buyers Guide V2.1 GSR and RS – The differences......................................................................................32 Technical ................................................................................................................32 Cosmetic.................................................................................................................32 Other Evolution Models................................................................................................33 Evolution V/VI RS450 ..............................................................................................33 Evolution VI/VII RSII...............................................................................................33 Evolution VI/VII RS Sprint........................................................................................33 Evolution VI RSX .....................................................................................................34 Evolution VI/VII Extreme/Extreme S/Extreme SC/Zero Fighter ...................................34 Evolution VII/VIII FQ-300 ........................................................................................34 Before you buy!!........................................................................................34 Standard or Modified?? ................................................................................................34 Imports ......................................................................................................................35 112mph restriction removed ....................................................................................35 Speedometer and Odometer converted.....................................................................35 Rear Foglight fitted..................................................................................................35 Has the car been undersealed? ................................................................................35 Have the tyres been changed? .................................................................................36 What should I look for, Import or UK? ..........................................................................36 Current Prices [as at August 2003] ...............................................................................37 Insurance ...................................................................................................................37 Running/Servicing Costs ..............................................................................................39 Warranty ....................................................................................................................41 Where can I find an Evo advertised For Sale? ...........................................................42 Feeding Time!.............................................................................................................42 Inspecting the vehicle................................................................................43 The Owner..................................................................................................................43 Paint runs ...............................................................................................................44 Over spray..............................................................................................................44 Panel Alignment ......................................................................................................44 Strongly Recommended!..........................................................................................44 Interior.......................................................................................................................44 Electrics..................................................................................................................44 Dashboard ..............................................................................................................45 Seats/doors/lining ...................................................................................................45 Smelly Climate Control.............................................................................................46 The Engine .................................................................................................................47 Fuel Cuts ................................................................................................................47 © 2001-2003 B.Smith [Bazza] | http://www.lancerregister.com | Page 3 of 54 The Ultimate Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Buyers Guide V2.1 Noisy Tappets .........................................................................................................47 Rusted Wastegate Actuator......................................................................................48 Overflowing Expansion Tank ....................................................................................48 Idle Speed Control Valve..........................................................................................48 Transmission [diffs and gearbox] .................................................................................48 Front Helical LSD Bolt Failure ...................................................................................49 Worn Gearbox Output Shaft Bearings .......................................................................49 Baulking Gear change/hard