FATHERS AND SONS
The potential, in fact, of the civilian version of the rally car of the Mitsubishi factory team is not used unless the lazy owner. Fortunately, random people do not drive “evolution”, because a car requires constant concentration and does not forgive mistakes. The paradox is that it is almost more difficult to meet a production model on the road than it is “sharpened” for drag, rally or other competitive needs. Sometimes a car is "wound up" not for records, but with the aim of obtaining an exclusive sports car that can, as far as possible, comfortably and safely move along the streets of a metropolis. This is precisely the task this time formulated by the owners of two "Lancers".
Where else if not on the cobblestone pavements of St. Petersburg to experience the vibro-acoustic comfort of urban sports cars. Where else if not on the cobblestone pavements of St. Petersburg to experience the vibro-acoustic comfort of urban sports cars.
For cooperation, we attracted the company "AutoSportTuning", which sells products and attributes of the appropriate lifestyle. According to her experts, the “Lancer Evolution” is a very technological machine and, oddly enough, simple. On the road, she does a lot perfectly: she accelerates, slows down, slides in a controlled drift. All thanks to continuous improvement; at the same time, generations have changed so often that improvements seem insignificant. The heroes of our story, whose personal evolution continued tuning, belong to the eighth generation of the Japanese legend.
SLEEPABLE STRENGTH
“Saving on Evo is not good” - under this motto the first blood-red Evolution rolled into the workshop. The project received the sonorous name of Original AST Edition.
Alas, these ailerons do not allow you to adjust the angle of attack. Alas, these ailerons do not allow you to adjust the angle of attack.
However, they started cautiously - by replacing the standard boost with a Power Enterprise AR20 turbokit and installing a gentleman's kit from a fuel pump with a capacity of 255 l / h, an oil filter and 1000 cc nozzles from the same manufacturer. The serial production has given way to the sporty one from Supersprint. They also took care of the efficiency of the cooling system, providing it with a Blitz radiator. It would seem that a modest kit provided an increase in the power of a serial engine from 265 to 400 liters. with. It is quite enough when you consider that the purpose of this "Lancer" is to become a fast city car. At the same time, the driver and front passenger were left in the custody of the standard Recaro safety belts and sports seats. The body was strengthened by a set of Cusco struts and stabilizers, which affected its stiffness and, as a result, the car's handling. Defi-Link VSD Concept - a system for displaying current information on the windshield and six tracking devices helps control increased power.
Only the parked Lancer will be able to make out this nameplate. Only the parked Lancer will be able to make out this nameplate.
The rest of the improvements have both a practical and aesthetic role: Raybrig xenon optics, a carbon hood and Voltex aerodynamic body kit with front ailerons, as well as a rear bumper from the next generation model. The appearance acquired a formidable shape, while the tuners dispensed with defiant airbrushing. And all because the car owner decided to "slightly" improve the mechanics. Another “protein supplement” for the strongman consisted of a reinforced piston group, JUN connecting rods, Power Enterprise F1 liners, and most importantly, a modified brake system with Endless pads and discs in a circle. A good idea, given the increased dynamic qualities.
Optional Defi instruments show exhaust temperature, oil pressure and turbocharging. Optional Defi instruments show exhaust temperature, oil pressure and turbocharging.
COMFORTABLE POWER
I do not argue, it’s unsafe to drive on the Lancer mindlessly on public roads. But after all, dragging a step in the legendary sports car is a serious test for the nervous system. It would seem that the second hero also did not need to fight for seconds on the racetracks, nevertheless, he pumped up horsepower from the heart. The result was a prominent athlete: 369 hp and 450 N.m at a boost pressure of 1.5 atm. So much the modified engine gave out after replacing the intake and exhaust systems, installing the boost controller and JUN 272 Stage 2 camshafts, as well as the Turbo XS engine control computer (with the possibility of adjustment in on-line mode).
The final tuning of engines with implanted parts was carried out at the power stand. The final tuning of engines with implanted parts was carried out at the power stand.
The engine compartment and chassis largely repeated the first car. Both are equipped with a KW Variant III screw suspension, adjusted here not only for good handling, but also for acceptable comfort. The car acquired a dual-disc carbon clutch and stabilizers from Cusco, a Supersprint exhaust system with a sports neutralizer, and three-point seat belts.
The projection display Defi displays the speed, engine speed and other information. The projection display Defi displays the speed, engine speed and other information.