Posted By: Steve Rode
New Addition to the [CAR] Family - July 19, 2018 02:07 pm UTC
So...
As many of you know, I have a wonderful white Talon Tsi.
Driving that car is like Heaven.
And, it's provided me with some loving help in our symbiotic relationship.
One story in particular, where she held my wallet in the wing for miles is worth the money I continue to put into her.
Parts are getting scarce for the old girl, so I'm relegating her to summer use to stretch out the time together.
Plus, I have scheduled some work to fix some body issues.
My wife says to get rid of the Talon, but "you can pry the steering wheel out of my cold dead hands"
In my "Last Will and Testimony" the car goes to my daughter, who always loves "Daddy to rub out the loser in the FU lane"
I just bought a Mitsubishi Evolution X MR.
Premium package, made from Japan.
All the bells and whistles.
2011
38k on it!
Man...what a blast to drive!
I have to blame you guys for showing off your cars. lol
Now that little itch to get the same has been scratched.
Love both my cars!
I have some pics...does anyone have an account to which I can post (like give them to you?)
Posted By: Bryan Lawrence
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - July 19, 2018 02:36 pm UTC
Good stuff man!! Sure you can PM me
Posted By: Alex Akachinskiy
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - July 19, 2018 08:50 pm UTC
where she held my wallet in the wing for miles is worth the money I continue to put into her.
Parts are getting scarce for the old girl, so I'm relegating her to summer use to stretch out the time together.
My wife says to get rid of the Talon, but "you can pry the steering wheel out of my cold dead hands"
In my "Last Will and Testimony" the car goes to my daughter, who always loves "Daddy to rub out the loser in the FU lane"
^ LOL
Congrats on new family addition. Beautiful MR!
Not many members here like TC-SST but i personally enjoy it more that 5speed but only when in sport mode with aggressive downshifts in auto.
Posted By: Steve Rode
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - July 20, 2018 01:24 pm UTC
I'm trying to get used to the gear paddles!
The car drives so quiet.
I know when my Talon hits 60km/h
The Evo...at 100km/h it feels the same than at 40...gotta watch the speedometer now!
Posted By: Guillaume Berton
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - July 20, 2018 10:56 pm UTC
I liked the paddle shifting on the Ralliart when I tested a couple. Too many people telling me the SST transmission is delicate though. If I get more money I have a project in mind with a ralliart...money first though.
Congrats on the car! She looks like a Beaut'!
Posted By: Isaque Nunes
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - August 21, 2018 06:59 pm UTC
I liked the paddle shifting on the Ralliart when I tested a couple. Too many people telling me the SST transmission is delicate though. If I get more money I have a project in mind with a ralliart...money first though.
Congrats on the car! She looks like a Beaut'!
Haha.. Gui, been looking into that Project and it isn't that easy! One guy who's done it in USA and he's in DEEP and still not out of the hole with it! lol...
Posted By: Lucian Marta
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - August 21, 2018 09:30 pm UTC
Congrats. Phantom black is a great colour for these things. Truthfully an awesome all around car, I don’t think there is anything else like it.
With that being said, you should sell me those BBS wheels
Posted By: Steve Rode
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - October 05, 2018 06:01 pm UTC
Let me give you all some observations after having this guy for over a month.
a) I've decided the Evo is a "HE" and will be addressed as such.
b) Talon has always been a lady
c) the SuperSport mode scares the H*LL out of me
d) Guys in Suburu's always give me the thumbs up
e) Lancer lads always ask "is that...is that...and I just nod like I'm the coolest thing"
f) My wife actually loves it (especially when I open the doors and help her in and out)
Overall, it's pretty Spartan for a car worth 65K, but I love it nevertheless.
Can't wait for the selective modding in a few years.
Posted By: Reza Mirza
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - October 05, 2018 09:16 pm UTC
Congrats, welcome to the Evo X family
Posted By: Steve Rode
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - October 11, 2018 05:38 pm UTC
Thanks Reza.
I'll be by your place next year to get tuned up (both Talon and Evo)
Is your car still at Ivan's?
Posted By: Reza Mirza
Re: New Addition to the [CAR] Family - October 12, 2018 05:58 pm UTC
Whenever your ready Steve
None of my cars are at Ivan's though.