Official 12' Evo X Owner now :) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MarkRacerX · 11-09-2012, 12:47 PM

My friends say I have car A.D.D....well it struck!

I did Really Enjoy the 1st 86 Exp , it was like no other for sure!! I will always remember it all for the rest of my Life no joke

I did 7 Autocross events w/ the FR-S and took 1st the last 5 events with it = 3rd Place overall for the year! Car w/ RS3 stuck like no other, very impressive stock suspension/handling car! However I miss Power and Boost..I enjoyed the cheaper Insurance/ cheap car payment. This was the 1st car I did an open drift session, car was very balanced and predictable , was a Blast to throw sideways and attempt to carry the Drift. I am glad to have owned the FR-S and def opened many eyes at the track, including myself to be soo competitive w/ a pretty stock car besides tires. Last few events out of 50-75 cars I found myself 1/2 in the pack or top 1/4. But was ready to get back to a Boosted car! I have owned 02' WRX, 04 STi, 08 STi Hatch, 11' STi Sedan, along with the twin turbo of 335 and a 135i BMW.

I contacted my friend at Appleway who I purchased the FR-S through and took a test drive....SOLD!
It was loaded w/ HIDs, Aero pkg, 710 watt RockFord Audio w/ sub, Keyless access, and more!

I will say, HOLY FAST STEERING!! Love the aggressive front and oem FMIC setup. If you get a chance, steering of the EVO will floor you How Light/Fast it is..LOVE the OEM Recaro seats as prior Subaru's I would slide in seats racing. I do notice the Evo spools around 3500rpm, Much more Lowend TQ from Subaru's I have owned too. Nice change of pace and I look fwd to 2013 Race Season

Traction won't be a problem w/ the S-AWC system, it does Great! These cars are the Poor Man's GTR, easily can +400whp w/ minor mods w/. turbo swap. Also here in the NW we get snow, I can drive it all year and not have to store it.

Just thought I would share and it's cool to see the Aftermarket support of the FR-S EXPLODE !! I def will cont to follow the forum and what's to come for the FR-S! This is a great forum!
Happy Friday , I have 3 day weekend ahead :happy0180:
**I just need to sell my wheels now fr the FR-S**

DarkSunrise · 11-09-2012, 01:25 PM

Sad to see you sold the FR-S, but nice choice with the X! When I bought my car, the final choice came down to the FR-S, Evo X GSR, and Cayman S. I went with the FR-S for a number of reasons, but the Evo X GSR was right up there among the most fun cars I've driven. It's definitely more of a "driver's car" than my old STI hatch.

Anyway congrats and give us some updates on how you're enjoying the X.

Bristecom · 11-09-2012, 06:23 PM

I think the FR-S is more fun at lower speeds/around town than the Evo X. Comparably, the Evo is bigger/heavier with more body roll and a less responsive engine down low. But if/when/where you get the chance to push the Evo, it is crazy fast and grippy and satisfying. I agree with your analysis of STI vs Evo in that the STI does have more low end torque (likely due to the fact it's a 2.5L), and the STI seats are a poor shape for keeping you in place vs. the Recaros.

But I'm glad to see people still buying the Evo because I hope Mitsubishi realizes there is still a demand for affordable performance cars and they do not abandon their sports/rally car heritage.

Congrats.

bestwheelbase · 11-10-2012, 04:25 PM

Congrats!

OmarGC · 11-10-2012, 04:30 PM

What kinda wheels u trying to sell?

JoeBoxer · 11-10-2012, 05:00 PM

Is it the manual or dual clutch trans?

JPxM0Dz · 11-10-2012, 07:21 PM

Congrats! This is first story I have come across where someone has parted with their FR-S/BRZ and went to an EVO
I seen and heard of countless scenarios of guys coming from EVO to FR-S/BRZ, so this is definitely interesting!

Enjoy! Nice EVO

Supermassive · 11-11-2012, 05:18 PM

Grats on the Evo! Just curious though, why not turbo the FRS? Im guessing you want warranty protection, but the thought of a 2700 lb car boosted into the mid to high 300hp range would be mental compared to an Evo...just my two cents.

MarkRacerX · 11-13-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Is it the manual or dual clutch trans?

Only the MR version is the Dual clutch w/ paddles. GSR is a 5spd.

Loving it so far! Def set for winter, luckily I had low pro 18" Blizzaks from BMW and prior STi I had still in great condition!

JPxM0Dz · 11-13-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkRacerX

Only the MR version is the Dual clutch w/ paddles. GSR is a 5spd.

Loving it so far! Def set for winter, luckily I had low pro 18" Blizzaks from BMW and prior STi I had still in great condition!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the Ralliart also come with dual clutch ?

MarkRacerX · 11-13-2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the Ralliart also come with dual clutch ?

Ralliart isn't an Evolution, but yeah a 6-speed Twin-Clutch Sportronic® Shift Transmission (TC-SST).

track_warrior · 11-13-2012, 06:44 PM

Congrats man, im actually about to pick up a MR touring as a DD

I had a GSR a while back and loved it, had a bunch of mods on it. FR-S will become my track only toy and the Evo will be my DD.

Nice color btw, i love how the black has some gold flakes in the sun.

luxmn · 11-13-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcasso87

Congrats man, im actually about to pick up a MR touring as a DD

I had a GSR a while back and loved it, had a bunch of mods on it. FR-S will become my track only toy and the Evo will be my DD.

Nice color btw, i love how the black has some gold flakes in the sun.

what do you do to afford all them toys man, i need a lesson

MarkRacerX: nice evo man, it's the only car that can still bring me back to Mitsubishi (owned 3 other Mits horrible experience with every single one).

JPxM0Dz · 11-13-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkRacerX

Ralliart isn't an Evolution, but yeah a 6-speed Twin-Clutch Sportronic® Shift Transmission (TC-SST).

Yeah I knew that, I was referring to twin-clutch

11-09-2012, 12:47 PM	#1
MarkRacerX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 12' Evo X , prior 1st 86 FR-S Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 545 Thanks: 697 Thanked 176 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Official 12' Evo X Owner now :) My friends say I have car A.D.D....well it struck! I did Really Enjoy the 1st 86 Exp , it was like no other for sure!! I will always remember it all for the rest of my Life no joke I did 7 Autocross events w/ the FR-S and took 1st the last 5 events with it = 3rd Place overall for the year! Car w/ RS3 stuck like no other, very impressive stock suspension/handling car! However I miss Power and Boost..I enjoyed the cheaper Insurance/ cheap car payment. This was the 1st car I did an open drift session, car was very balanced and predictable , was a Blast to throw sideways and attempt to carry the Drift. I am glad to have owned the FR-S and def opened many eyes at the track, including myself to be soo competitive w/ a pretty stock car besides tires. Last few events out of 50-75 cars I found myself 1/2 in the pack or top 1/4. But was ready to get back to a Boosted car! I have owned 02' WRX, 04 STi, 08 STi Hatch, 11' STi Sedan, along with the twin turbo of 335 and a 135i BMW. I contacted my friend at Appleway who I purchased the FR-S through and took a test drive....SOLD! It was loaded w/ HIDs, Aero pkg, 710 watt RockFord Audio w/ sub, Keyless access, and more! I will say, HOLY FAST STEERING!! Love the aggressive front and oem FMIC setup. If you get a chance, steering of the EVO will floor you How Light/Fast it is..LOVE the OEM Recaro seats as prior Subaru's I would slide in seats racing. I do notice the Evo spools around 3500rpm, Much more Lowend TQ from Subaru's I have owned too. Nice change of pace and I look fwd to 2013 Race Season Traction won't be a problem w/ the S-AWC system, it does Great! These cars are the Poor Man's GTR, easily can +400whp w/ minor mods w/. turbo swap. Also here in the NW we get snow, I can drive it all year and not have to store it. Just thought I would share and it's cool to see the Aftermarket support of the FR-S EXPLODE !! I def will cont to follow the forum and what's to come for the FR-S! This is a great forum! Happy Friday , I have 3 day weekend ahead :happy0180: I just need to sell my wheels now fr the FR-S __________________ Autocross & Drift = my Anti Drug!! I have Car A.D.D prior few: 12' Evo GSR, 13' FR-S, 11' STi, 08' 135i, 07' 335Xi, 08' STi, 04' 350Z, 04' STi, 02' WRX. 96' GSR, 04' SE-R/SpecV Last edited by MarkRacerX; 11-20-2012 at 01:58 PM.

11-10-2012, 04:30 PM	#5
OmarGC My FR-S has 5 gears Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS/280z/Tundra Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,994 Thanks: 626 Thanked 1,065 Times in 572 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	What kinda wheels u trying to sell? __________________ Omar GC 2JZ - 6870 - stock block - 1000whp? Instagram: 2jzus

11-13-2012, 06:44 PM	#12
track_warrior Track Junkie Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Faster than the Stig! Location: TX Posts: 1,338 Thanks: 530 Thanked 770 Times in 363 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Congrats man, im actually about to pick up a MR touring as a DD I had a GSR a while back and loved it, had a bunch of mods on it. FR-S will become my track only toy and the Evo will be my DD. Nice color btw, i love how the black has some gold flakes in the sun. __________________ Compensating a heavy car with horsepower is like giving an alcoholic cocaine to sober him up...

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