"Why, JANG, WHY?" Such is the cry of friends & acquaintences who heard of my decision to trade in my 271hp, AWD 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII for a 162hp, FWD 2004 Lancer Ralliart. All will become clear through these pages, in due time.

Random Rumblings

  • 1/24/2006: General update -- 11k miles, bald tires, and a busted left eye.

Modifications

  • 12/19/2004: Special -- How to get in-car vid with a tripod in a Lancer/Ralliart/Evo (photos)
  • 8/1/2004: Brake calipers painted, Silvania SilverStar headlight bulbs installed.
  • 7/18/2004: OZ/LS taillights installed. Bye-bye Altezzas! Red front & rear logo overlays added as well.
  • 7/5/2004: Custom grille, engine compartment dress-up

Video

  • 5/27/2005: Lethal -- tearing up the backgroads like never before. 3 min 48 secs, streaming video from YouTube.
  • 3/14/2005: Bay Area Backroads, Ralliart style. Test shots/teaser. 1 minute. 7mb. WMV file.
  • 12/18/2004: Hitting the twisties on a practice run. In-car camera footage, 14mins long, approx. 195 turns! 35mb. WMV file.

Beauty Shots

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Stock Photos

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Base Statistics (stock)

Compiled from Car & Driver Magazine, Motor Trend Magazine & Yahoo Autos:

Curb Weight: 2843 lbs
Chassis Layout: Front-Engine/FWD
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Engine: Inline-4, MIVEC
variable valve timing
Displacement: 2378cc
Horsepower: 162 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
Quarter Mile: 15.5 sec @ 90 mph
Skidpad: .78g
Top Speed: 132 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 132 ft
Slalom Speed: 65 mph