Project Mitsubishi Evolution IX - Tech
Part 3: In The Never-Ending Pursuit Of Grip
By Joey Leh, Photography by Joey Leh
| Cost breakdown |
| | MSRP |
| *Toyo Proxes R888, 265/35/18 (each) | $320.98 |
| *5Zigen ZR+520, 18x9.5-inch (each) | $340.00 |
| *JIC Magic FLT-TAR coilovers | $2300.00 |
| *Carbing rear tower bar | $450.00 |
| *Hotchkis 24mm rear anti-roll bar | $225.95 |
| Project Evo IX performance numbers |
| Stock skidpad lateral-g (g) | 0.88 | |
| 80-0mph braking (feet) | 177 | |
| | Lateral-g (g) | Figure-8 course time (sec.) |
| STU (17x8 stock wheel, | 0.93 | 25.16 |
| 245/45/17 Bridgestone RE-01R) | | |
| BSP (18x9.5 5Zigen ZR+520, | 1.00 | 24.55 |
| 265/35/18 Toyo Proxes R888) | |
Previous InstallmentsJanuary 2008Part 1: Going cone dodging
May 2008Part 2: Safety myths
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Drop-in air filter
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Goodridge
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GReddy
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Auto Meter
667 West 100 North
Box 717
Ephraim
UT
84627
435-283-4142
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JIC Magic
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Takata
www.takataracingproducts.com
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Tein
N/A
www.tein.com
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M1 Fabrication & Development
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Hotchkis
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Buddy Club
909-923-9188
www.buddyclub.us
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Bridgestone Tire
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Sparco
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Toyo Tires
6261 Katella Avenue, Suite 2B
Cypress
CA
90630
8-00/-678-3250
www.toyo.com
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Prescription Windshields
480-814-9274
http://www.prescriptionwindshiel
ds.com
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5Zigen USA
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Rear fender rolling
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Brake Pros
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By Joey Leh
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