Wednesday, September 9, 2009

If I were the product planner for the Evo XI...

Wouldn't it be fun to have this job? There are probably small things they could retool on the line and make the car a whole lot better for not too much cost. Some other things I want would not be too cheap.

Here's my dream list:
-200 pound weight reduction
-Engine quality control. Pistons and rings addressed and pushed to handle more power.
-Transmission: Taller final drive from CT9A with dedicated reverse. Evo IX gears with VIII third and fourth gears.
-Slightly larger turbo, larger compressor with output like an Evo IX 16G. Hotside stays same.
-Nicer interior trim. Aluminum, carbon fiber, or faux carbon fiber would help.
-MR seat coverings on GSR and MR
-Metal clutch master cylinder
-Thicker and higher quality paint

I think all this together could seriously improve over the X a ton and make it a legitimate "Evolution".

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