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DirectorSe7en
04-17-2008, 03:30 PM
Very good read. Looks like despite negative rumors, the X MR can more then handle itself with bolt-ons+tune.Â* 8)


From AMS via EvoM:

Â* Â* Â*As many of your know Some of our guys made the trip to the long beach Grand prix this week for a super lap battle with our TA1 time attack car. Specifically the president and head engineer of AMS Martin Musial and shop foreman and head engine builder Tim Salefski.

Aside from Long beach Grand Prix event one of our friends over at Mitsubishi in Cyprus asked to come by and to toss our new EVO X product line on the New Evolution X MR. We Grabbed some of our prototype units and tossed them in the trailer for the trip. After installing the goodies they then gave Tim and Martin the car to Drive around while in town for the race.

After much deliberation and some Arm Twisting Martin and Tim succumbed to Mitsubishi’s request and have been driving around an AMS equipped Evo X MR….are you kidding me they were laying rubber before the Mitsubishi rep finished the question. So far they LOVE IT. On top of the added power from the AMS parts they simply LOVE the MR transmission. It has a few different settings and to put it most simply it is just like driving a manual transmission car. There is even the ability to have it electronically down shift for you! Tim has been using expletives like “Bad Ass” and “awesome” over and over again so I think it’s safe to say all you future MR owners out there are going to be in good hands.

Here are some pictures of the facility and the cars in cyprus. Later Rich will post up some pics of our parts installed on the car. It’s a breath of fresh air seeing Mitsubishi working with a well known tuner on the EVO X. I think this is going to turn into something great for all current and future EVO owners.


Out in front of Mitsu;
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0120copy.jpg


'09 Ralliart Sightings!
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0220copy.jpg


The EVO X MR before Tim and Martin tear into it at Mitsbushi to install our AMS X part lineup
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0320copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0620copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0420copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0520copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/evo20x20mr20cali20014.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_09copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0010copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_07copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/evo20x20mr20cali20013.jpg
overdrive
04-17-2008, 03:33 PM
Damn, those ralliart lancers look like the X!

Btw Seabas, what did AMS install on the MR? Can the GSR get the same treatment?

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0220copy.jpg
DirectorSe7en
04-17-2008, 04:19 PM
Btw Seabas, what did AMS install on the MR? Can the GSR get the same treatment?


AMS installed the following without driveablitly issues;

AMS Single tip Catback
AMS Performance intake pipe
AMS Upper intercooler pipe
AMS Front Mount intercooler


Basically, the stuff I was going to buy....
overdrive
04-17-2008, 04:22 PM
Btw Seabas, what did AMS install on the MR? Can the GSR get the same treatment?


AMS installed the following without driveablitly issues;

AMS Single tip Catback
AMS Performance intake pipe
AMS Upper intercooler pipe
AMS Front Mount intercooler


Basically, the stuff I was going to buy....


Wow! Why can't the GSR get the same treatment? Is this exclusively just for the MR??
DirectorSe7en
04-17-2008, 04:25 PM
What?? The GSR has been had this treatment plus more.

Their GSR has;

Single tip Catback
Test Pipe
02 Housing
Downpipe
MBC
AEM FIC
Performance intake pipe
Upper intercooler pipe
Front Mount intercooler
Chrispy
04-17-2008, 04:26 PM
getrag, mitsubishi and the 3000gt has some bad-mojo
between the transfer-case seals & the oem-factory spec fluid, coupled with the whole replacement unit stuff for the longest time, atop of the fact most transmissions didn't seem to last the 60-100k mile mark
(see Evo X tech videos on YouTube, the SST is going to be a whole-replacement-unit aswell)

PS. 450 Nm = 332 ft lbs
470 Nm = 346 ft lbs
overdrive
04-17-2008, 04:28 PM
Hmmm, where is this dealership?? Cyprus Mitsu?? The GSR in the dealers at norcal (Concord, El Cerrito, Fairfield) seem to have only stock equipment. Not AMS stuff.
Chrispy
04-17-2008, 04:30 PM
Hmmm, where is this dealership?? The GSR in the dealers at norcal (Concord, El Cerrito, Fairfield) seem to have only stock equipment. Not AMS stuff.

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc
Cypress, CA
DirectorSe7en
04-21-2008, 05:54 PM
Update from AMS:

We're on the road back from California! Just a quick check in from the road and to drop some more info. The parts we installed on the MR make about another 50-60 crank horsepower on a GSR. Look at the step by step dyno tests that we posted on the GSR and from the seat of the pants feel the MR is responding just the same. The car feels fast, and it helps that the turbo is on full boost during shifts!

I got a chance to drive the new Lexus ISF wtih 416hp and it's 5.0L V8 on this trip and i don't think it was much faster if not the same as the pumped up MR. Even though I'm a die hard stick shift fan I'm impressed with the DCSST transmission. In Normal mode, it drives and shifts very civil, very similiar shift logic to a regular automatic transmission. The one major difference is that there is no torque converter slip and a standing start feels like some ghost force is activating a clutch for you. Put it in Sport mode and the shifts hold out a bit longer, quicken up, and it rev-matches during the automatic downshifts. You can always take over shifting duties by putting the selector in the manual gate and clicking it forward and back, or use the paddle shifters. You can put it in 6th gear at 1500rpm and lug away at 1500rpm if you wish.

Hold the brake down and push the SST shift mode selector mode up for a few seconds you'll be in Super Sport mode. If left to shift on it's own the revs always stay above 4500rpm and the shift happen VERY fast. I'm not positive but I think they take 200 milliseconds. Of course you can stay in manual mode with the paddle shifters and do all the work yourself to keep the revs down but stay with the ultra quick shift points. I really like how it rev matches the downshifts for you, very cool!

That's about it for now, time to hit the road again and we'll have more news when we get home. Thanks!
player67
04-21-2008, 06:54 PM
Thats pretty cool, despite all the BS i give you C bass hahaha I def wanna see how the sst works you gotta gimme a ride c bass
DirectorSe7en
04-21-2008, 07:05 PM
I will buddy.
DoggDicker
04-21-2008, 07:08 PM
Damn, those ralliart lancers look like the X!

Btw Seabas, what did AMS install on the MR? Can the GSR get the same treatment?

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0220copy.jpg


The wheels are ghey...looks like GTR knockoffs...and you probably can't change them either...

DD
player67
04-21-2008, 07:21 PM
^ HAHAHAHAHHAA
DirectorSe7en
04-21-2008, 07:27 PM
Yeeaa......those are Lancer Ralliarts, not Evo X's. And those are the same wheels that are on the current Lancer GTS that has been out, waaay before the GTR, so if anything the GTR wheels are knockoffs.

And why wouldn't you be able to change the wheels?
SpeedElement
04-22-2008, 03:44 PM
i don't see how they are anywhere similar (ralliart wheels vs. GTR wheels).
DirectorSe7en
04-22-2008, 03:50 PM
i don't see how they are anywhere similar (ralliart wheels vs. GTR wheels).


Thank you.
Chrispy
04-23-2008, 01:59 PM
And why wouldn't you be able to change the wheels?


tire pressure sensors
DirectorSe7en
04-23-2008, 02:10 PM
^You can just swap those into whatever new tires you get. We did that with my GF's '08 Lancer.
wilson1
04-23-2008, 04:07 PM
can't wait for the MR!
DirectorSe7en
04-23-2008, 07:22 PM
^So you 100% getting one Wilson? Black or White?
wilson1
04-23-2008, 07:27 PM
idk yet, Prius or MR?
DirectorSe7en
04-23-2008, 07:30 PM
HAHAHA!! Well, I guess it really depends on the direction you wanna take, they're so opposite. :?

You already have 3 beasts, what's another? Or maybe a gas saver is a good idea? I say sell 1 Evo and replace it with the X MR, and get the Prius for your daily needs.
overdrive
04-24-2008, 04:10 PM
You already have 3 beasts, what's another? Or maybe a gas saver is a good idea? I say sell 1 Evo and replace it with the X MR, and get the Prius for your daily needs.


I know you have 2 EVO's Wilson. What's the third beast?
DirectorSe7en
04-24-2008, 04:11 PM
Maybe I made a mistake? I thought he had 3 Evo's..... :?
overdrive
04-24-2008, 04:16 PM
Maybe I made a mistake? I thought he had 3 Evo's..... :?


Someone pls clarify... LOL!
awdaddict
04-24-2008, 04:39 PM
Rumor said he has 3 wives too.

Someone pls clarify... LOL!
Chrispy
04-24-2008, 04:49 PM
and 3 GTRs
and 3 UFC championship trophies
and 24 plasma TVs
and 12 KGB umbrella girls
and 12 underground missile silos beneath his 3 garages and 4 car lifts (yes... one car lift is mounted to the WALL)
overdrive
04-24-2008, 04:51 PM
and 4 car lifts (yes... one car lift is mounted to the WALL)


LOL! Hahahaha...
Chrispy
04-24-2008, 05:15 PM
he calls himself... wilson wonka
he has a river of chocolate and a tunnel leading to nowhere
DirectorSe7en
04-29-2008, 01:56 PM
More pics added. I'm trying to find out what the whp/wtq is on this MR to gauge what I can do to mine, but they take forever to respond.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/evo20x20mr20cali20014.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_09copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_0010copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/AMS40Mitsu_07copy.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x295/DirectorSe7en/evo20x20mr20cali20013.jpg
warpspeed
04-29-2008, 02:13 PM
What's with the AEM Fuel/ignition controller for in on of the pics.?