My third car this year....

[95EagleAWD]

Should get everything approved tomorrow. Then it's on it's way from Philly.

'05 Evolution MR.

ENGINE
Evo IX turbo - ceramic coated
Ceramic coated stock exh. manifold
3" Turbo-back (Megan O2,DP and Apexi catback)
Injen UICP - powdercoated Silver Vein
Injen intake - powdercoated Silver Vein
MBC @ 22#
JMF overflow and catchcan - powdercoated wrinkle black
JMF race battery kit
Powdercoated valve cover and strut bar - Black Lava
Walbro 255HP (not installed)
Stock tune

EXTERIOR
Hotchkis springs
Rexpeed CF lip
JDM rear bumper
evodave head&tail lights
Blacked out emblems
30% tint
Rota P45Rs in Hyper Black - 17x9 w/ 25mm offset
255 tires

INTERIOR
IX F&R seats - black suade
AEM WB gauge
Defi boost gauge
Pioneer headunit

And some pics.

With a tune in it's current state, it should be over 300 whp. So it should run some mid to high 12s right when it gets here, so that's great. I have my eyes on a GT35R turbo kit from atpturbo. It's good for 600 crank hp on the stock engine, so I figure with 272/272 cams and methanol injection, I should be able to get 500 whp from this thing. Should be a monster, and the GT35 doesn't take too long to spool either, so it should be quite fun on a road course as well.

This thing weighs 100 pounds less than my old NSX, so it should be damn fast. It's going to be a handful in the snow though! :biggrin: They go around corners pretty good too, so I'm pretty sure I've found something I might keep for more than 4 months.

 

[nsxotic911]

Congrats! Looks like a lot of fun!

 

[Jetpilot3]

Great color! I love how it looks "Stealth" without looking black...

Congrats.

 

[Oyagi]

Congrats and outstanding choice! I've always been a fan of these cars and even test drove a 7 back in the day in Tokyo.

How did you find this car? Any tips? I might be interested in one in the future. Haha, maybe by the time you're ready to sell this one I might be interested.

John

 

[ffffanman]

Excellent, should be a blast!
Can't wait for my ride.
I'll wait for dry roads though.
Trev

 

[NCC-1701D]

Excellent, should be a blast!
Can't wait for my ride.
I'll wait for dry roads though.
Trev

Since there are seats in the back. Can I sit in the back while u 2 are upfront?

 

[ffffanman]

You have to sit behind me and we will get Dan behind Ryan, that way the weight will be evenly distributed diagonally!!!
Trev
p.s. Ryan, check to see if that is a Toro 21" self propelled side bag in the dumpster. If so toss her in the trunk for me, you can't beat an aluminum decked Toro!

 

[Caveman]

Nice ride Ryan, when do you expect it to show up?

You have to sit behind me and we will get Dan behind Ryan, that way the weight will be evenly distributed diagonally!!!

I get car sick if I don't sit up front, especially during spirited driving. Hope the car is scotch guarded!:biggrin:

Dan

 

[95EagleAWD]

I'm hoping it's here end of the month, or early February.

 

[swbatte]

Hey Ryan,

Are you making a little money on each car you bring up? I have to think so because you're going through some pretty sweet rides. Do you know what you want to get before you sell the current car, or do you just sell it and start shopping?

Congrats on the Mits btw.

 

[95EagleAWD]

Hey Ryan,

Are you making a little money on each car you bring up? I have to think so because you're going through some pretty sweet rides. Do you know what you want to get before you sell the current car, or do you just sell it and start shopping?

Congrats on the Mits btw.

No, not even close. I bought the S2K at 23 grand at the height of summer and sold it for 18.5 grand in the winter. The market also crapped as well, as everyone knows. It was enough to pay off the loan I've had since I bought my NSX, and I just re-loaned the Evo. Yeah, payments suck, but it's nice having a nice car.

 

[Dcypher]

I heard the MR's do not come with AC. Is that correct?

 

[ffffanman]

The Evolution MR features several handling- and ride-enhancing features: a lightweight aluminum roof panel (a first for a Japanese production model), designed to lower the center of gravity and reduce the roll moment; jointly developed Bilstein(R) monotube shock absorbers to improve road holding; and lightweight BBS(R) forged alloy wheels.

Hum, I wonder where the NSX was made? Korea?

Trev

 

[95EagleAWD]

I heard the MR's do not come with AC. Is that correct?

The RS model is the stripper. No ac, no PW, PL, anything really. The MR is the top of the line Evolution model, with LSDs all around, the Active Center Diff and a 6-speed instead of a 5-speed.

And yeah Trev, I have no idea why they'd say that.

 

[NCC-1701D]

Why is there an evo 9 engine in an evo 8 body?

 

[95EagleAWD]

Why is there an evo 9 engine in an evo 8 body?

There isn't. There's the turbo from an Evo 9 in this car, but that's it. The Evo IX had the MIVEC engine in it, which needs a whole whack of new parts put in as well.

 

[95EagleAWD]

New pictures! Finally out driving the damn thing!

Yes, it's low. No, I haven't actually hit anything with the CF lip yet.

 

[ffffanman]

Its beautiful Ryan.
Good job!
Can't wait for a ride!
T

 

[NCC-1701D]

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


How are those tires in the residentials with awd????????????????

 

[95EagleAWD]

If there's snow on the ground where I'm driving, it's <10 km/h. They're awful. I got it into 4th gear at like 200 km/h while actually moving about 15.

Other than my actual street though, everything around me is plowed. They're holding up okay on that. They should be a good time in real conditions.

 

[Bigglezworth]

Cool ride. I'm sure it's a blast. How are those rides on high speed acceleration runs?

 

[NCC-1701D]

Is there 3M on rear fenders right in front of the rear wheels and back doors?

My friend's Evo X didn't have enough 3M back there and he has lots and I mean lots of rock chips there.

 

[95EagleAWD]

Is there 3M on rear fenders right in front of the rear wheels and back doors?

My friend's Evo X didn't have enough 3M back there and he has lots and I mean lots of rock chips there.

It's actually a carbon fiber scuff plate.

 

[Oyagi]

Very nice car Ryan, you have amazing taste!

I asked this on your other thread but didn't get an answer: was it a major pita to find and purchase this car? I've always like this body style and even test drove one in Japan (though it was an Evo 7 GTA -automatic model). If you ever decide to sell her please let me know! :biggrin:

 

[95EagleAWD]

It wasn't too hard at all. There's lots for sale on EvolutionM.net.

I got this one off DSMTalk.com.