Archive for the ‘Mitsubishi’ Category

Mitsubishi RalliArt Takes On The Subaru WRX In Grudge Match 3

Our first Grudge Match video between the MY06 STi and the EVO 9 has over 600,000 views on YouTube already . . . and now we are putting Subaru and Mitsubishi head to head again in Grudge Match 3!

Check out the Grudge Match Preview below:

Grudge Match 3 was run and won recently Wakefield Park Raceway in Goulburn NSW with the MY09 Subaru WRX and RalliArt Lancer going head to head on the track.

We have taken two very similar cars (in very similar situations in the market) and fitted them out with a balanced set of mods that improves both cars from the factory specs. In fact, with both cars, we have even been able to get the power up to match their more expensive cousins, the EVO and the STi…

If you own a RalliArt Lancer or a WRX, then you definitely can’t miss this! But no matter what car you own, this is a great match-up and you can still learn from some of the mistakes we made, and some of the successes had in preparing these cars for the one-on-one showdown in Grudge Match 3.

We want to give you as much information as possible to help you improve your car, the way you want it and that is why we are putting this together for you. We wanted to share our experiences and show you what works and what doesn’t so you can make the right choices that suit your needs and your driving style.

Look out for the preview video that is due out soon and the official release on YouTube will happen on Thursday October 1st.

Check out the Grudge Match 3 website to get more information than ever.

We have a lot of technincal information on the cars we tested and we will explain why we changed the modifications to improve the cars, show you the weaknesses we found and what we capitalised on with the strengths of each car.

Here is a sample of the changes we made to each car:

  • MRT (30kw) “XB” Power Up Kit
  • Front and rear whiteline sway bars
  • DBA rotors
  • GFB blow off valve
  • MRT sports brake pads
  • AP racing brake fluid
  • MRT sports springs
  • Plus some other upgrades and extra’s…

Visit the Grudge Match 3 website to find out ways to improve your car or just learn more about these particular models we tested at Wakefield Park. Get all the behind the scenes information and additional test reports, interviews and data, sharing everything we possible can about how we got these cars in top shape.

Join now for FREE at http://www.GM3.com.au and leave a comment below to let us know what you think.

Related Blogs


Lower Your Lap Times

MRT client David Stelzer, writes a story on how to learn more about your car, and make it quicker with no mechanical changes. In this document, David puts his experience in print and explains how to read a data log and shows how easy you can do it yourself!

Since writing this, David has used his data logger even more and has gained valuable knowledge, on both his own ability as a driver, plus the way parts work on his car and what don’t!

Visit our website to read David’s article: Get Lower Lap Times At The Track


MRT road test EVO X MR

Its a tough ask – but someone has to do it. Mitsubishi’s hot new Evo, the tenth in the series is here and needs a proper test to see how it compares to only to its arch nemesis the Subaru STi, but also its older sibling the Evo IX. MRT need a review by someone who has a bit of experience with the Mitsubishi Evo, and some crazy owner of a brand spanking new lightning blue Evolution MR has lent me their car for the day. So I guide the car north through Sydney’s northern suburbs to stretch its legs on the old Pacific Hwy. The corners beckon . . .

Read the story here: Mitsubishi Evo X Road Text


MRT release Mitsubishi EVO X dyno data

ECU Tune only using EcuteK Software

Here at MRT we are very motivated to be the first ( in Australia ) to release the upgraded ECU tune of the long awaited Mitsubishi EVO X
Through hours of dyno and road testing, MRT have shown how careful tuning with strong tuning knowledge can result in an improvement that is simply astounding!

24% increse in Torque and
21% increase in power over standard

As usual this upgreade comes with MRT’s legendary factory warranty Guarantee, plus its TRIPLE guarantee!

To benefit from this upgrade contact your local MRT / EcuteK tuner now!

MORE INFO
Incredible stats on standard car
Factory ECU runs 21psi boost standard!
Factory fuel mixtures are super rich 10.5 : 1 Car has twin boost control solenoids Also fitted with air inlet temp sensor and Map sensor All accessible through the EcuteK interface

refer www.MRTperformance.com.au for a dyno graph


Mitsubishi Evo X

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (or Evo as it is often known) was originally introduced in 1992 to compete in the World Rally Championship. Continually developing its position over the years since, the Evolution series has, as its name suggests, evolved into a serious performance motor vehicle.

The Evo X is the current model and currently completing its Worldwide release which included Australia in late July 2008 after being released in Japan in October 2007.

Originally introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show as Concept-X has developed 3 years later into the Evo X and includes a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine. The Evo X GSR has a 5-speed manual transmission system while the Evo X MR comes with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles.

Jeremy Clarkson in a recent article in The Sunday Times said that the Evo X was “Eye-wateringly brilliant” and “the heart and soul in question was its ability to remain composed and absolutely controllable in a lairy, tyre-smoking four-wheel drift. No other car I’d driven was able to do this, even slightly. It was exquisite.”

I found the following short video on YouTube that looks at the 2008 Evo X:

Mitsubishi themselves say that the 2008 Lancer Evo X “has the heart, soul and yes, DNA of Mitsubishi’s racing heritage”

So all reports are positive so far on the Evo X and it will be interesting to see what they do when they start hitting the rally circuit.


Targa Tasmania 2008 Picks Up Speed On Day 4

Hi Everyone

Well we are through Day 4 of the Targa Tasmania and the Richard Kimber / Brian O’Kane Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS is running in about 40th place at the moment.

However Day 5 will prove to be a critical time for many competitors. There is already a lot of talk about how much faster the race is this year compared to the Targa 2007 and this will show in wear and tear over the critical closing stages of the race.

There is potential for the Mitsubishi Evo to gain places on the day if all goes well and the setup of all cars will be tested as people are running out of tyres and face a 2 minute penalty if they need to change to a new set.

On the Mitsubishi Evo today all we did today was flipped and rotated tyres to maximise wear and checked spark plugs and we think that our extensive preparation will put us in a better position by the end of Day 5.

Here are some pictures from Day 4 action:

Targa Tasmania Day 4 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS

Targa Tasmania 2008


Powered by Yahoo! Answers