Difference between EVO8 MR & EVO* FR400

[URMAMA_6.5]

hi guys,

the fr400 is a britian only release and make 400 horsies. wats the deal wit the evo 8 MR, its looks quite similar like the bottom lip and sht like that. Is the MR the australian Version of the FR400. :idea:

I lost interest in the later models after my 6.5.

 

[3zercrowd]

:? Don't you mean FQ400? :?

 

[URMAMA_6.5]

yes FQ400 :wink:

wat the difference is ???????
as far mas my research goes the MR is just a cosmectic upgrade to the standard 8.

but then my research sux

 

[tharaka]

the MR is the lightweight RS, with the GSR luxury goodies

 

[BobWrinkle]

search the forums, was a post on here a while back naming eveyr mod.

I was under the impression fq was like amg/spoon etc only it had no relationship to mitsu at all. MR is factory car

 

[tharaka]

I was under the impression fq was like amg/spoon etc only it had no relationship to mitsu at all. MR is factory car

Lets keep this thread to factual information



Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 parts list:

* Custom built Garrett GT Dual Ball bearing Turbocharger
* Owen Developments custom manufactured cast Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold and Exhaust Elbow
* Omega Forged Pistons
* HKS Forged Con Rods
* HKS 680cc Injectors
* Zytec ITP116 High Pressure Fuel Pump
* HKS 1.6 mm Steel Head Gasket
* Motec M800 OEM ECU
* HKS Iridium Spark Plugs
* Jan Speed High Flow Sports Cat
* Alcon competition derived 240 mm high clamp mode, heavy duty clutch complete with Cera-metallic 6 paddle sprung centred drive plate
* HKS High Strength Head and Big End Bolts
* Alcon Mono6 Brake Kit incorporating Monobloc 6 pot road caliper with 343 mm curved vein Disc on a Aluminium mounting bell assembly with Ferodo DS2500 brake pads
* Ralliart Aero Mirrors
* Carbon Fibre Front Lip Spoiler
* Carbon Fibre "Sharks Tooth" Rear Vortex Generator
* PIAA High Performance Light and Wiper Upgrade
* Gloss Black Team Dynamics Lightweight Alloy Wheels
* Driver Training Course

 

[URMAMA_6.5]

so the MR is just a a rs shell wit gsr bits ???

like electrics and climate etc and has the rs diff's and gearbox etc ???

 

[BobWrinkle]

My bad

built by Mitsubishi UK's motor sports division together with tuning specialists Rampage, Flow Race Engines and Owen Developments

 

[tharaka]

so the MR is just a a rs shell wit gsr bits ???

like electrics and climate etc and has the rs diff's and gearbox etc ???

im not sure about the diffs and gearbox
but it has the lightweight rs shell with the aluminium roof (so lower COG) and all the electric goodies from the GSR

 

[URMAMA_6.5]

is $4000.00 a good price for the MR's , seeing i sold my 6.5 for 30000, that hurt me , i dont wanna make another financial blunder