Body Kit Buyers Guide

Body Kit Installation Information All body kits should be test fit on the vehicle prior to any painting or paint preparation.  When dry fitting the parts your installer will be able to gauge the fitment and whether or not any additional labor will be required.  Once fitment has been confirmed as paint ready the parts can be pulled off the vehicle to be prepped for color and clear coat.  Once the items have been painted they can be installed on the vehicle for final installation.  On complete bumper replacement kits we suggest that the installer fabricate some additional support brackets to better support the bottom of the bumpers as they are lower than a stock bumper and not all of the original bumpers hardware will be compatible.  Keep in mind when purchasing a body kit that the parts are not OEM from the vehicle manufacturer and may require slight modifications to achieve an OEM quality installation.  When selecting a body shop to do your installation and paint work make sure to shop around and find which shops in your area are doing the local area custom car work.  Collision repair shops are often the last place to contract to do this type of work as they are accustomed to OEM parts and use strict labor time guidelines allocated per job.

Fiberglass Body Kits Fiberglass body kits typically take the most amount of labor to fit to the vehicle as well as painting and finishing.  Fiberglass parts usually require some amount of trimming and filling as well as block sanding the entire surface to make sure that it is perfectly flat as a wavy finish will reflect in the painted finish.  The more time spent on the preparation the better the paint job will be.

Premium Fiberglass Body Kits Premium Fiberglass body kits such as Duraflex, AIT Racing, VIS Racing, and VFiber offer additional properties that bring the quality up from a standard fiberglass kit yet retain the low price and value associated with fiberglass manufacturing.  These brands introduce properties not found in standard fiberglass manufacturing such as high flexibility and impact resistance.  Traditional fiberglass is prone to cracking when twisted as well as shattering upon impact.  Installation procedure will be comparable to fiberglass and will still require some amount of body work and fitting.

Urethane Body Kits Urethane body kits are highly flexible and extremely durable for daily driven vehicles.  The downfall to urethane products is the expensive price typically 60% more than a fiberglass based product, as well as the small selection, and the heavy weight of the parts.  Installation of urethane parts is typically a straight bolt on procedure but may require that additional brackets are added to eliminate sag.

ABS Body Kits ABS body kits are usually reserved for add on lip kits and spoilers.  These parts are comparable with urethane in cost but are not nearly as heavy and have properties comparable to plastic household items.  Installation typically just requires that the parts are lightly sanded and then can be primered and painted and then installed on the vehicle.

What Is The Mitsubishi Evolution 10

What Is The Mitsubishi Evolution 10

After nine generations, the Mitsubishi Lancer has proved the theory of evolution! Ever since the first Evo was launched in 1992, the Japanese firm's performance flagship has become the devastatingly fast saloon we know and love - but a quantum leap is just around the corner.

Is The Evo 10 A Supercar

The Evo has always been a superstar in the high performance car world, and the next incarnation looks set to elevate its already lofty status. On the basis of our test, it will have the ability to make even novice drivers feel like rally champions. An all-wheel-drive system, along with up rated brakes, will ensure the Mitsubishi is a match for the all-new Impreza.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X Starts at $34,000

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X Starts at $34,000

Mitsubishi has announced the pricing for the 2008 Lancer Evolution.

The estimated base price for the GSR model is $34,000 and the top of the line MR model will start at $39,000. The MR model is mainly differentiated from the GSR model with its 6-speed dual clutch transmission (TC-SST). Both models are powered by the same 2.0L turbocharged 291 horsepower engine.
Mitsubishi claims that the GSR model will go on sale in February, but the automaker is more vague about the MR model, saying that it will go on sale sometime in the spring of 2008.
Are those prices too high considering the last EVO GSR started at $28,679 and the last MR started at $35,189?

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Tenth Generation

In 2005, Mitsubishi introduced a concept version of the next-gen Evolution at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show named the Concept-X,^[15] designed by Omer Halilhodžić at the company's European design centre.^[16]
Mitsubishi unveiled a second concept car, the Prototype-X, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).^[17]
The Lancer Evolution X sedan features a newly designed 4B11T 2.0L (1998cc) turbocharged, all-aluminium inline-4 engine. Power and torque depend on the market but all versions will have at least 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp). (JDM version), the American market version will have slightly more. The UK models will be reworked by Mitsubishi UK, in accordance with previous MR Evolutions bearing the FQ badge. Options for the UK Evolutions are expected to be between 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW).
Two versions of the car will be offered in the U.S. The Lancer Evolution MR, with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The other version is the GSR which will have a 5-speed manual transmission system. The car has also a new full-time four-wheel drive system named S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's AWC system used in previous generations.^[18] The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amount of torque to any wheel at any given time.
It also features Mitsubishi's new sequential semi-automatic six speed SST twin-clutch transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. It has replaced the Tiptronic automatic transmission, hence the SST version replaced the GT-A version (which was used in Evolution VII and Evolution IX Wagon). A five speed manual gearbox will also be available. Mitsubishi claims that the five speed manual transmission has always been preferred in rallying and should be very refined, resulting in a more satisfying drive.^[19] New Lancer Evolution will incorporate Mitsubishi's next generation RISE safety body.
The Evolution X went on sale October 1, 2007 in Japan,^[20] January 2008 in the USA,^[21] February in Canada (as the first version of Evolution in Canada)^[22] and in March 2008 in the UK.^[23] The Twin Clutch SST version was available in Japan from November 2007.^[24] Europe will follow with sales in May, GSR and MR version included premium Package.

The introduction of the 2010 MR-Touring moved the car even further upscale. Leather and a Moonroof became standard while revising the rear spoiler to just a lip spoiler.

[edit] Japanese models

The engine is the 4B11-type 2.0 litre inline-4 turbo engine. Evolution X can get to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Aluminum is used in the roof panel, front fenders and the rear spoiler frame structure.^[25] Launch model's engine was rated 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp)@6500rpm and 422 N·m (311 lb·ft)@3500rpm. Following the repeal of the 276 horsepower Gentleman's Agreement in Japan,^[26] engine power was raised to 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp)@6500rpm beginning in 2009 model year.

• RS - 5 speed manual transmission. 16-inch tires. Driver dual-stage airbag. Standard Engine immobilizer.
• GSR - Standard rear spoiler. 5-speed manual or 6-speed Twin Clutch SST transmission (magnesium paddle shifters on SST model). 245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN A13C tire on Enkei 12-spoke high-rigidity cast alloy wheels or optional BBS lightweight alloy wheels. Brembo ventilated disc brakes. Standard S-AWC 4WD system. Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbag. Standard Engine immobilizer with security alarm. Optional Mitsubishi Motors Communication System (MMCS) which comprises a 30Gb hard disk drive audio/navigation system with 7 in (180 mm) LCD screen. Optional Rockford Fosgate premium sound system. Optional keyless remote entry.

GSR can be fitted with following packages:

• • High Performance Package - Bilstein single tube shock absorbers and Eibach coil springs, brembo 2-piece disc brakes, high performance tires with stiffer walls and better grip.
  • Stylish Exterior Package - Chrome finish for the front grille lattice and beltline molding, body color-keyed fender vents, adds fog lamps.
  • Leather Combination Interior - The seats match the color of the exterior.
  • Premium Package - All 3 above packages plus 18 in (457.2 mm) BBS lightweight alloy wheels.

• GSR-Premium - Replacement of Premium Package beginning with 2009 model year, but added MMCS and Rockford Fosgate premium audio.

• GSR Ralliart Edition - The Ralliart version was launched again, this limited edition for Lancer Evolution X is exclusively tuned by Mitsubishi Ralliart Japan equipped with 5 speed manual transmission, Ralliart Wheels 18 inch forged 1-piece black alloy wheels paired with Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD0B tires, redesigned body kit (based on Evo X FQ-400 body kit), advanced rear wing design (Choice of Deck Spoiler or GT Wing), official Ralliart livery, Rockford Fostgate premium sound system with Mitsubishi Motors Communication System (MMCS) which comprises a 30Gb hard disk drive audio/navigation system with 7 in (180 mm) LCD screen. Its 4B11T racing engine has maximum power output of 224 KW (300 bhp/ 304 ps).

[edit] North American models

Engine produces 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp)@6500rpm and 407 N·m (300 lb·ft)@4400rpm.

• GSR - Same as base Japanese GSR with small spoiler. (available only with manual 5 speed)
• MR - 6-speed TC-SST transmission. Suspension with Eibach springs and Bilstein struts. 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels. Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. Color-keyed large rear spoiler. Leather and sueded seating. Electronic keyless entry and starting system. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Bluetooth hands-free cellular phone interface system with voice recognition.
• MR Premium - MR with a Rockford Fosgate Navigation/Stereo with 9 speakers.^[27]
• MR Touring - (2010) Major differences from the MR are the rear-lip spoiler, heated full-leather seats, upgraded interior trim, and a power-sunroof on a steel roof.
• SE - (late 2010-11) Is a combination of all three 2010 models some key features are the GSR front grill and interior,MR rear defusers,6-speed TC-SST transmission,and Eibach springs and Bilstein struts. MR touring rear-lip spoiler and heated seats. Only 340 were produced in the United States, A special key fob with the series number and a letter of acknowledgement from Shin Kurihara was given to the purchaser of this trim.

Option packages:

• (GSR only) Sight, Sound and Spoiler Package - Xenon HID headlamps with manual leveling; large rear spoiler; FAST-Key electronic entry and starting system; 650-watt (maximum) Rockford Fosgate audio system; in-dash 6-disc CD changer; Sirius Satellite Radio with six months prepaid subscription.
• (MR and MR Touring) Technology Package: Mitsubishi Multi Communication System, GPS navigation with Diamond Lane Guidance; 30GB hard disc drive with Digital Music Server, in-dash DVD/CD player, multifunction 7-inch (180 mm) color LCD touchscreen, 650(710 for 2010 model)-watt (maximum) Rockford Fosgate high-performance audio system, Sirius Satellite Radio with six months prepaid subscription.

[edit] UK models

UK cars kept the Evolution X name.

• GS - Base Japanese GSR with Enkei wheels, 5-speed manual transmission, Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers.
• GSR - GS with HDD navigation with radio and music server (MMCS), Rockford Fosgate premium audio, iPod/MP3 auxiliary input port.
• GSR SST (FQ-300, FQ-330) - GSR FQ-300 with 6-speed TC-SST transmission with SST mode selection (normal, sport, super sport). GSR SST FQ-330 was released in 2009.^[28]

Variants:

• FQ-300 - Engine rated 300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp) at 6500 rpm and 407 N·m (300 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm.
• FQ-330 - Engine rated 329 PS (242 kW; 324 hp) at 6500 rpm and 437 N·m (322 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm.
• FQ-360 - Engine rated 359 PS (264 kW; 354 hp) at 6500 rpm and 492 N·m (363 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm. Carbon fibre front lip spoiler, rear vortex generator, gear knob, hand brake. Front leather Recaro seats.
• FQ-400- Engine rated 410 PS (300 kW; 400 hp) and 542 N·m (400 lb·ft) of torque. It also includes six-piston calipers, upgraded brakes and 18-inch wheels fitted with Toyo Proxes R1R tyres , a new aero kit that includes additional cooling intakes, vents, a larger air intake in the hood and ducts. An estimated 100 vehicles would be made.^[29] It accelerates 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds (est.) and has a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited).
  Standard equipment for the range-topping Lancer Evolution X model is comprehensive, the FQ-400 coming with Bluetooth hands-free telephone connection, a CD-tuner with 30 Gig hard drive, DVD satellite navigation and privacy glass. Convenience features like remote central locking, automatic headlamps and windscreen wipers increase the FQ-400’s ease of use. Available from June 2009, the FQ-400 is covered by a three year / 36,000 mile warranty. Cost £49,999 (list price).^[30]

[edit] European models

Engine rated 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) at 6500 rpm and 366 N·m (270 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm.

• GSR - 5 speed manual (GSR 5 M/T) or 6-speed TC-SST transmission (GSR TC-SST).
• MR TC-SST - 6-speed TC-SST transmission. Suspension with Eibach springs and Bilstein struts. 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels. Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. Mitsubishi Multi Communication System.

[edit] Australian / New Zealand models

Engine rated 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) at 6500 rpm and 366 N·m (270 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm.

• GSR - 5 speed manual or 6-speed TC-SST transmission.
• MR - 6-speed TC-SST transmission. Suspension with Eibach springs and Bilstein struts. 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels, 2 piece front brake, aluminium rear spoiler, auto leveling Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. Mitsubishi Multi Communication System, leather combination seat trim, heated front seats.

• Bathurst Edition - A factory upgraded/tuned version Evolution X with a rated power output of 336 PS (247 kW) (increase from the standard 295 PS (217 kW)) and 436Nm (up from 366Nm) of torque. The TMR (Team Mitsubishi Ralliart) Bathurst Edition is the most powerful road-legal Lancer Evolution X to be offered in Australia. The Bathurst edition is available with either the standard 5-speed manual or the quick-shifting TC-SST twin-clutch automatic with a limited run of only 500 units.

[edit] Southeast Asian models

[edit] Philippine models

The Philippines received its Evolution X in November 2008, and is a CBU from the US. The trims and specs are almost the same, excluding the MR Touring model from the USDM.

• GSR- 5-speed manual, and the same specs with the USDM GSR with large spoiler.
• MR- 6-speed TC-SST gearbox, and the same specs with the USDM MR, excluding the Technology Package.

[edit] Malaysian models

In Malaysia, the Lancer Evolution X is available with only a 6-speed Twin Clutch SST transmission. Front license plates are aligned towards the center of the fascia. In 2009, the Royal Malaysian Police acquired a fleet of Lancer Evolution Xs to be used for high-speed pursuits.

Tenth Generation

Production	October 2007 - Present
Platform	CZ4A
Transmission(s)	6-speed twin-clutch transmission 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104 in)
Length	4,495 mm (177.0 in)
Width	1,810 mm (71 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58 in)
Curb weight	1,420–1,600 kg (3,131–3,527 lb)

Ten of the Fastest Accelerating Cars

We all have a need for speed and some of you junkies out there will no doubt be a little surprised at some of these models below- a little obsessive about the 0-62pmg rating take a look at some of these intense speed demons.
Imagine a flame red Ferrari F40, poised, sexy and powerful. The F40 model released
In 1992 boasts an impressive twin turbo V8 engine that pulls you from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds. If you compare this to the technology of the 2006 Mercedes SLR McLaren, there is no difference in the dynamic acceleration of both these cars, age really does not matter.
A 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 can reach 0-62 mph in a slightly lower time of 3.7 seconds which is quickly beaten by the Porsche 959 model built and introduced to the world over twenty years ago in 1986, and boasts an impressive acceleration time of just 3.6 seconds.
The stealthy, powerful, purring 3.5 Litre V6 twin turbo engine on the 1994 Jaguar XJ220 has an infallible lead time of 3.5 seconds to reach the 62mph bar. The Mitsubishi EVO X GSR and the FQ-400, both released in 2009 (along with the Mitsubishi ASX) also have an equal acceleration time of 3.5 seconds.
Well not quite your mums Ford Fiesta, or a used Ford Kuga in London but it is in fact the powerful Ford GT, produced to the world in 2006 and with a punchy acceleration time of 3.3 seconds, this nippy little number will definitely put the fire in your journey.
Who would have thought that a Nissan would have sneaked its way into the Top 10. Here it is, the Nissan GT-R released on the automotive market in 2009 has an acceleration time of just 3.3 seconds- one of the very fastest in this line up.
This car model sounds more like a brand of underwear than a car but all the same the 2006 Ultima GTR powerfully reaches its target of 0-62mph in one of the lowest and most powerful times, just 2.6 seconds.
Boasting as the fastest car in the world the new 2010 Bhugatti Veyron Super Sport
needs no further introduction other than 2.5 seconds.

Sara Wright is working within marketing and is currently researching used ford kuga london

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (MR EVO) - 5 Tuning Tips For More Power

The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (also know as MR Evolution or MR EVO). The MR EVO is one of the finest all-around street performance cars available. This is attributed to its affordable price, (you can get a used 2006 MR EVO for about $20K-28K) its AWD system and its 2.0 liter, 286 horsepower, 289 ft-lbs torque, 4-cylinder engine.
Modifying the MR EVO presents many options as there are a plethora of race companies with parts available. There are certain points on the MR EVO that should be addressed first. MR Evolutions come with many factory placed restrictions. These OEM restrictions were put in place to make the car safer and more reliable for everyday driving. Unfortunately, these restrictions keep your MR EVO from making the most power it can. Below I have the top 5 tuning tips to unleash the true power of your MR EVO!
#1 High-Flowing Air Intake Filter
The MR EVO has the largest stock turbo in any of the Lancer Evolution line-up vehicles. The stock air box is extremely restrictive and a simple air intake replacement will free-up lots of power. The turbo itself will spool up a lot faster, decreasing turbo lag. Gains of anywhere from 8-15hp should be expected. Performance intakes for the MR EVO are very simple to install as well.
#2 High-Flowing 3 Inch Downpipe
The downpipe is one the most crucial parts of any turbocharged car. Upgrading your downpipe will increase loads of horsepower and torque throughout the RPM range. Your turbo will have enhanced spooling characteristics as well. What does this mean? It means that not only will your turbo spool up faster, but your overall boost curve will change as well. When it comes to the MR EVO, the most important place on the exhaust is immediately after the turbo.
#3 High-Flowing 3 Inch Exhaust System
The OEM exhaust on the Lancer Evolution MR is very restrictive. Upgrading the exhaust to a full 3 inch unit does nothing but good in terms of power. Not to mention that sweet exhaust tone that the MR Evolution can make. You will notice an immediate increase in top end power along with a beautiful exhaust tone in the upper RPM. With a variety of styles and finishes available, you can add a little personality to your MR EVO.
#4 High-Performance Clutch
The Mitsubishi Lancer MR clutch is not bad, it just gets bad when you start adding more power to the car. The clutch is must for any MR EVO with performance parts. In my experience with tuning MR Evolutions I found that when the car starts producing about 300hp to the wheels the clutch must be upgraded. When upgrading the clutch you should always replace the flywheel with a lightweight performance version as well. Not only will your clutch hold the power your engine makes, but your overall horsepower will go up as well!
#5 Digital Boost Controller
Boost is one of the most important aspects of the MR EVO. Raising the boost level of the Lancer Evolution is one of the most effective ways to increase horsepower and torque. I have seen a 1 lbs increase in boost result in increases of up to 10 hp! Imagine when you increase the boost by 2, 3, 4, or 5 lbs? Not only that, but a digital boost controller will increase the spool response of your turbo as well. Controlling boost is also crucial if you plan to do more modifications in the future.
There are many options for tuning the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO MR. But these top 5 tips will start you in the right direction to be on the winning team.

Kai Graves is a race mechanic/driver/tuner with 15 years experience in performance automotive. He also owns and operates Leafracing Auto Performance & Service located in Honolulu, HI. Specializing in AWD Turbo modifications and tuning as well as general repairs & maintenance.
Did you find those Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution tuning tips helpful? You can learn a lot more about how to make an EVO fast here: http://www.lancersource.com

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How the Evo Mitsubishi ACD System Affects Your Driving Experience

Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the Mitsubishi Evo 10 will allow you to make the right decision when buying a new Mitsubishi.
One of the first things, depending on where you are in the world that may come as a surprise to you but perhaps if you're in the UK it may not be as big a surprise as others is the modification packages available through Mitsubishi UK, mainly the Evo 10 FQ models, as in FQ320. That is, did you know that all of the Evo 10 models in the UK, as sold as a factory-official car through Mitsubishi UK, actually has a modified converted, factory ECU using EcuTeK tuning software?
That package of upgrades is on all the Evo 10s sold by Mitsubishi UK. On top of that, Mitsubishi UK then offer the Evo 10 FQ model, and the FQ model standing for a very quick car, has been available for quite some time now starting with the Evo 7 and then there's the Evo 8 and, of course, the Evo 9 and now the Evo 10.
The FQ320 Evo 10 comes with a package of generally HKS modified components including exhaust, hard pipe inlet kit, and some other body kit styling enhancements and things like that and the tuned ECU to bring it all together to make it into a nice reliable package that comes with a full factory warranty guarantee through the Mitsubishi dealer network and of course, Mitsubishi UK.
Another good bit of information is some of this tuning and mapping data is available through the EcuTeK ECU tuning network throughout the through EcuTeK partners. The tuning software that is used by Mitsubishi UK is obviously the tuning software that is used by EcuTeK around the world.
Through your local EcuTeK tuner, you can get the factory ECU in your Mitsubishi Evo 10 converted into a fully adjustable ECU and then increase the performance however what will obviously vary is the level of warranty that you'll get support from your local dealer.
Be very careful when you start modifying, if you choose to modify your Mitsubishi Evo 10. Because it's a brand-new car, it uses the new Flash Can technology ECU. Gone are the days where you can do some simple modification and upgrades with hard parts and expect a noticeable improvement in performance because, really, you can't achieve that anymore particularly with these newer models.
The Evo 10 ECU is smart enough to realize that there's been a modification done and what it will then start doing is detuning the performance that you were looking for as a result of say, for example, a modified exhaust and ultimately you can end up with less power than what you start with, obviously, with factory-standard parts. The advantage of converting the factory ECU to an adjustable one allows that all to be brought together as a complete package, tuned and designed to work in harmony with each other.
The Evo 10 has a dramatically different engine now from the previous models. It has an all-alloy block. It runs a higher-peak boost level, in fact, a staggeringly higher-peak boost level which, again, makes it even more important to choose your modifications carefully. Obviously, the orientation of the inlet and the exhaust manifolds on the Evo 10 is different to the Evo 9, having the inlet manifold at the front now with the exhaust manifold at the rear. Effectively, between the firewall and the engine is now where the turbo sits, which is the completely different orientation to the previous Evo 9 model. That's going to require a whole complete new jigging up of, obviously, exhaust systems and components to suit that model.
There's not a lot of carry over with the Evo 9 but, then again, we expected there's a pretty good reason why Mitsubishi had done that. From impressions, it's obviously to get the car a bit better balanced in its weight distribution because the exhaust manifold weighs more than the inlet manifold. By moving it backwards, it transfers a little bit more of that weight towards the rear of the car and in theory then obviously makes it handle better.
I'm not going to comment on the body styling or geometry setups or seating position because a lot of that these days is more so a personal choice but hopefully this information will help you if you are looking to buy a new Mitsubishi Evo.

Mitsubishi have been near the top of the performance auto market for many years and while all Mitsubishi Evos run perfectly well straight off the showroom floor many people choose to modify their cars with a aftermarket parts or a custom tune. If you want to get better performance from your Mitsubishi Evo without wasting thousands of dollars trying to discover what works the best then you need to check out all the valuable resources available at http://MitsubishiSecrets.com

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Mitsubishi EVO 10 Strengths and Weaknesses

Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the Mitsubishi Evo 10 will allow you to make the right decision when buying a new Mitsubishi.
One of the first things, depending on where you are in the world that may come as a surprise to you but perhaps if you're in the UK it may not be as big a surprise as others is the modification packages available through Mitsubishi UK, mainly the Evo 10 FQ models, as in FQ320. That is, did you know that all of the Evo 10 models in the UK, as sold as a factory-official car through Mitsubishi UK, actually has a modified converted, factory ECU using EcuTeK tuning software?
That package of upgrades is on all the Evo 10s sold by Mitsubishi UK. On top of that, Mitsubishi UK then offer the Evo 10 FQ model, and the FQ model standing for a very quick car, has been available for quite some time now starting with the Evo 7 and then there's the Evo 8 and, of course, the Evo 9 and now the Evo 10.
The FQ320 Evo 10 comes with a package of generally HKS modified components including exhaust, hard pipe inlet kit, and some other body kit styling enhancements and things like that and the tuned ECU to bring it all together to make it into a nice reliable package that comes with a full factory warranty guarantee through the Mitsubishi dealer network and of course, Mitsubishi UK.
Another good bit of information is some of this tuning and mapping data is available through the EcuTeK ECU tuning network throughout the through EcuTeK partners. The tuning software that is used by Mitsubishi UK is obviously the tuning software that is used by EcuTeK around the world.
Through your local EcuTeK tuner, you can get the factory ECU in your Mitsubishi Evo 10 converted into a fully adjustable ECU and then increase the performance however what will obviously vary is the level of warranty that you'll get support from your local dealer.
Be very careful when you start modifying, if you choose to modify your Mitsubishi Evo 10. Because it's a brand-new car, it uses the new Flash Can technology ECU. Gone are the days where you can do some simple modification and upgrades with hard parts and expect a noticeable improvement in performance because, really, you can't achieve that anymore particularly with these newer models.
The Evo 10 ECU is smart enough to realize that there's been a modification done and what it will then start doing is detuning the performance that you were looking for as a result of say, for example, a modified exhaust and ultimately you can end up with less power than what you start with, obviously, with factory-standard parts. The advantage of converting the factory ECU to an adjustable one allows that all to be brought together as a complete package, tuned and designed to work in harmony with each other.
The Evo 10 has a dramatically different engine now from the previous models. It has an all-alloy block. It runs a higher-peak boost level, in fact, a staggeringly higher-peak boost level which, again, makes it even more important to choose your modifications carefully. Obviously, the orientation of the inlet and the exhaust manifolds on the Evo 10 is different to the Evo 9, having the inlet manifold at the front now with the exhaust manifold at the rear. Effectively, between the firewall and the engine is now where the turbo sits, which is the completely different orientation to the previous Evo 9 model. That's going to require a whole complete new jigging up of, obviously, exhaust systems and components to suit that model.
There's not a lot of carry over with the Evo 9 but, then again, we expected there's a pretty good reason why Mitsubishi had done that. From impressions, it's obviously to get the car a bit better balanced in its weight distribution because the exhaust manifold weighs more than the inlet manifold. By moving it backwards, it transfers a little bit more of that weight towards the rear of the car and in theory then obviously makes it handle better.
I'm not going to comment on the body styling or geometry setups or seating position because a lot of that these days is more so a personal choice but hopefully this information will help you if you are looking to buy a new Mitsubishi Evo.

Mitsubishi have been near the top of the performance auto market for many years and while all Mitsubishi Evos run perfectly well straight off the showroom floor many people choose to modify their cars with a aftermarket parts or a custom tune. If you want to get better performance from your Mitsubishi Evo without wasting thousands of dollars trying to discover what works the best then you need to check out all the valuable resources available at http://MitsubishiSecrets.com

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