Mitsubishi evo 8 mr340 any experiences

[rubber toe]

Have been looking into getting one of these, will still be keeping my golf if all goes well too
Just seeing if anyone has any previous experiences with day to day running , servicing reliability and tuning ?
I have zero experience as I've always been into my vag cars and so has all my friends so any info will be a great help 
Also is there anything similar to vag com for the Mitsubishi ?
Really looking into getting a grey one like this 

[Pmoky gti]

My brother inlaw had the fq300,expensive to run daily,would only recommend as weekend track car
Had a few warranty issues with it,make sure you get one with some
The power is awesome,car is so light,chuck round corners etc,not as loud as a scooby equivalent
Would also be good to have a specialist local to where you live for maintenance,modding etc

[dmac1969]

I had an Evo II so the only relevant point I can make is that you will be making your local petrol station very happy! Great cars , but they cost sooo much to keep on the road. You really must own one at least once though , so if you can afford it , do it!

For more info , browse the MLR (Mitsubishi lancer register) forums here http://www.lancerregister.com/index.php , its a great club , with very helpful members.

[rubber toe]

Thanks guys 

Have signed up to mlr and just awaiting activation

Anyone know if they do a vagcom style system ?

[Janner_Sy]

you might want to move this tiopic to the random section.

i had a mate with the evo X FQ300.  i started a thread a while back with my experience.  the engine needed to be revved and use the gears to provide power.  didnt pull well in the higher gears from low rpm

the handling however made the mk5 chassis seem numb, and mine was running coilovers, ARBs, and walk. 

it loved to drift, the brakes were excellent, and they modify very very well.

[BenR]

My mate has just bought an 8 MR340 and its pretty quick, at the moment its not got the best map on it so wasn't too impressed with my first outing in it, but we're going to get it mapped on Saturday so im sure my view of it will change then!

Really nice interior, grips really well and looks good too!

[rubber toe]

Cheers guys

Hopefully I can work it so I can keep my golf and also get an evo 

I do realise that in a straight line my car will be quicker (initially) but it is a car I have always wanted and the grip and tuning potential are a big lure to me

Hopefully I CAN work it to keep the golf cos I would hate to get the evo and always have that regret of selling the golf

[s3dubbin]

That will be a quality line up!!!! E.K will be ripped up! Same prob as the vag tho with havin sh*te clutches unless your in the hks.

[Toast]

Ooooooooh Evo

Just don't buy a 4 lol as we have experiences of 4's with 4,5 and 6 engines in it and its still brokie Eh stevie

[s3dubbin]

A £4k evo4 that owes him £12k, maybe just a bad egg. Unluckiest boy in the world. Do your sums Rab and get one bought! Love them.

[Toast]

Bad potatoE As stevie says they are the boy Rab I  know I guy locally who was suburu all his days until 2 month ago when he bought an 8 badged as a fq320 but is running 450bhp absolute weapon  says he wouldn't go back to the buru's now

[rubber toe]

Aye need to do some number crunching and sweet talking to the Mrs 
Will need to see money wise but ideally looking for a 7/8 or 9

[Toast]

you'll pick up a 7 for cheap as chips

[rubber toe]

Would prefer an 8/9 but would take a 7 if the right one came along

[Toast]

The question is whats Gooch buying? apart from lamanet flooring or a kettle