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The second round of the Sumo Power MLR Sprint Series at Llandow saw Simon Norris take the win on his last run of the day by a 1.34sec. Although the Welsh weather provided challenging driving conditions none of competitors were holding back, giving the spectators huge entertainment all day.
Class 1: jam400bhp - 55.07s
Class2: BHP - 53.81s
Class3: ScottL - 53.44s
FTD & Class4: Norris Designs - 51.61s
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The new RC Developments area on the MLR Shop is now live, and features a range of products at huge discounts for MLR members. The items listed will change on a regular basis, so keep looking for new special deals. | |
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The second round of the Sumo Power MLR Sprint Series moves to Llandow in South Wales this coming Saturday, 19 April.
Once again the sound of 40 Lancer Evos competing across five classes will fill the Welsh countryside, the sole aim to see who will be quickest around the one mile circuit. | |
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| |  | | Issue 47 Wastegate Chatter Out Now!
Issue 47 of Wastegate Chatter - the official magazine of the MLR - is out now. The biggest ever 92 page edition includes:
- "Evolution in Action" - an all new in depth technical feature comparing your cars
- The Second Part of the MLR's Trip to Japan
- Official Evo X Launch Report
- Evo IX GT Wagon feature
- MLR Driver Training at Millbrook
- Gone in 7 seconds - MLR 30-130
- Ralliart Dealer Focus: Oakley Service Station
- Tuner Focus: MA Developments
- Donington & Brands Trackday Reviews, MMUK Motorsport Update, Regional Reports and much more!
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The first round of the eagerly anticipated 2008 MLR Sprint Series sponsored by Sumo Power kicked off at Silverstone on 21 March. Forty Evos across 5 different classes took to the tarmac in sunny but cold conditions, and after a very closely fought battle between Knoxville, Stormin and Willox, the 2007 Champion Gavin Renshaw (aka Knoxville) took the win.
The next round is at Llandow Circuit on 19 April. | |
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For the second time this year the MLR, SIDC and GTROC joined forces for another stunning Triple Club trackday at Donington Park. Thankfully dry and sunny weather meant the 80 cars had continuous track action throughout the day. The next Triple Club day is at Croft on 27 June, and the MLR trackday at Cadwell Park on 4 April. | |
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To support Toyo Tyres recent announcement of becoming official tyre supplier for Time Attack and the MLR’s close association with the Time Attack series, the MLR are offering members great deals on Toyo Proxes R-888 and T-1R tyres | |
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The MLR was amongst the first to be invited to experience the new Evo X at the official launch. Held at Prodrive Live the day included several driving experiences; High Speed, Wet Grip Handling and Adverse Handling Circuits in the Evo X SST and FQ-360. | |
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70 cars from the MLR, SIDC and GTROC all converged on Brands Hatch last Friday for the first Triple Club Day of 2008. A cold but dry day with few incidents made for great continuous track action and spectating. The next Triple Club day is at Donington Park on 14 March. | |
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The MLR are aiming to create a new World Record at Castle Combe Circuit on 12th July 2008 immediately after the MLR trackday, and you can help by being a part of it! Hundreds of EVOs are expected and promises to be the laregest collection ever seen in the UK.
We'll also be giving any proceeds to our chosen charity - the Richard Burns Foundation. | |
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The MLR in conjuction with Browns Mitsubishi are pleased to announce possibly the largest EvoX launch in the UK on Sunday 16th March. A showroom of new Evo Xs, Mitsubishi Motors BRC winning Evo 9 rally car, raffle, prizes, hogroast and much more . . . | |
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The MLR are very pleased to welcome Sumo Power as the new title sponsor of the MLR Sprint Series. The UK's Do-Luck and HKS Tuning Specialists jumped at the chance to be more involved with the MLR, committing their support for 2008 and 2009! | |
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The MLR in conjunction with Speed Chills has organised a unique package for members wanting to attend the world famous Le Mans 24 hr race. The package includes ferry crossing, Le Mans admission, camping in an MLR area, Speed Chills club entry and more . . . | |
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Saturday 8th March at RAF Marham will rumble not to ear-splitting sound of Tornado jets as usual, but up to 50 of the highest horsepower Lancer Evos from the MLR, all trying to be quickest from 30-130mph. Last November 'SMD' took the title with a time of 7.1s . . . will this be beaten in March? | |
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2008 is the 11th year of MLR trackdays and features nine dates at the UK's and Europe's premier circuits; Brands Hatch, Donington, Cadwell Park, Oulton Park, Silverstone, Croft, Castle Combe and Spa Francorchamps | |
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After a hugely successful first year for the MLR Sprint Series which saw almost 100 Evos competing, the MLR Sprint Series returns in 2008 with new seven round series. The Series kicks off in March and visits venues around the UK including Silverstone, Rockingham, Castle Combe, Llandow, Teesside and Ingliston. | |
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The MLR has been invited to attend the new Pistonheads Show at the NEC, Birmingham to show the evolution of the Lancer Evo where an expected 75,000 visitors will see possibly the most comprehansive display of Evos; Evo1 GSR, Evo2 RS, Evo3 GSR, Evo4 GSR, Evo5 GSR, Evo6 RS, Evo6 TME, Evo7 RS Sprint, Evo7 Extreme, Evo8 MR RS, Evo9 MR RS and Evo9 Wagon | |
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Issue 46 of the new look Wastegate Chatter - the official magazine of the MLR - is out now with the latest Technical Insert from AndyF_RSX and the 2008 MLR calendar. This edition of the magazine includes:
- "Evo X RS in Japan" - A dissected view of the new EvoX RS
- Rev Attack at Tsukuba
- MLR Project IX Suspension Test
- MLR Sprint Series Final at Rockingham
- Ralliart Dealer Focus: Brighton Mitsubishi
- Tuner Focus: NR Autosport
- 30-130, Euro Blast, MMUK Motorsport Update, and much more!
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| |  | | RC Developments run 224kmh and 59.1s at Tsukuba!
Congrats to Clive Seddon and the whole RC Developments team who's first time at Tsukuba netted the 3rd fastest top speed at 224.486km/h and 14th overall with a very respectable time of 59.169s. | |
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Mitsubishi Motors are offering all MLR members the chance to win a pair of tickets to see the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, at its UK debut at Autosport International on Saturday 12th/Sunday 13th January 2008. The new Evo will take centre stage on the Mitsubishi stand at the worlds premier motorsport show.... | |
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RC Developments latest Evo6 will compete alongside UK counterparts Sumo Power 350Z, Zen Impreza and Fensport Celica and go up against the best of the Japanese cars and competitors at Rev Attack at Tsukuba circuit, Japan on 6th December. We wish them all success! | |
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The Steve Hill Motorsport Evo will be in action at the 2007 London Masters Rallycross being held at the London Motorsport Show on the 8th & 9th December. If you'd like to see the car in action - and on the stand - give Mike a call at Steve Hill Motorsport on 01844 292525 and see what special offer he has for you! | |
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PIAA have offered MLR members a very special discount to celebrate their 21st Anniversary. Savings can be made on all PIAA products; Xtreme White & Platinum Bulbs, Silicone Wipers and PIAA Vision. Buy your car a Christmas prezzie and save some money too! | |
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| |  | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 45 - out now!
Wastegate Chatter Issue 45, the official magazine of the MLR is out now with the biggest edition ever. This 80 page edition of the magazine includes:
- "Dark Star" Full feature on RichW's Evo9
- Three TMEs - three members take a different route modifying their cars
- Evo2 Monster
- Time Attack Review
- MMUK Motorsport Update
- Evo Motorsport, Product Reviews, Insurance need-to-knows
- And much much more....
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An amazing day at RAF Marham saw 10 of the 45 Evos present run 30-130mph in under 10 seconds. Fastest on the day was SMD's 2.3ltr ECC prepared Evo9 with a stunning time of 7.1 seconds, whilst the top speed crown was taken by Clive Seddon (RC Developments) driving the GICEW Evo5 at 197.5mph! | |
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The MLR's next 30-130 event is now less than a week away. Created by the MLR to understand real straight line performance using Racelogic VBox data logging, 48 Evos will meet at RAF Marham on Saturday 3rd November to see who's fastest from 30-130mph. Forget rolling roads and horsepower figures, this will prove just how fast these cars really are where it matters! | |
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Cadwell Park - possibly the MLR's favourite UK circuit - played host for the recent MLR trackday on 26 October which saw 35 Evos take to the Lincolnshire tarmac. Every model of Evo was seen on track throughout the day, from standard cars to 700bhp monsters. | |
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After winning the final round of the MLR Sprint Series at Rockingham in his Evo 5 RS with a time of 51.31s, Knoxville became the first MLR Sprint Series champion. Rampage MD and series sponsor Steve Turvey handed out the awards to the class winners and the £500 cheque to the series champion! | |
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After six rounds held throughout the UK, the final round of the MLR Sprint Series takes place on 24th October at Rockingham Motor Speedway and for the last time in 2007, 40 Evos will hit Rockingham's Handling Circuit tarmac to decide the MLRSS Champion. | |
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Whether in the North or the South, MLR members will be able to run their cars on two Dyno Dynamics rolling road days in November:
10 November - Race Solutions, Silverstone
24 November - The Racing Line, Halifax | |
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Thanks to Mitsubishi Motors and Black Knight from Brighton Mitsubishi, the MLR are able to offer members this unrepeatable 18” Speedline Turini wheel and Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyre package.
A limited number of these available in silver - for only £995 a set, and that includes VAT & delivery within the UK! | |
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Thanks to Mitsubishi Motors and Black Knight from Brighton Mitsubishi, the MLR are able to offer members this unrepeatable 18” Speedline Turini wheel and Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyre package.
A limited number of these available in silver - for only £995 a set! | |
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Thanks to Mitsubishi Motors and Black Knight from Brighton Mitsubishi, the MLR are able to offer members this unrepeatable 18” Speedline Turini wheel and Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyre package. A limited number of these available in silver - for only £995 a set! | |
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces today (1st October) that it will launch the Lancer Evolution X high-performance 4WD sedan, newest of the company's legendary vehicles at dealerships throughout Japan. | |
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| |  | | Kev Atkins - Time Attack Club Champion!
Congratulations to MLR member Kev Atkins who became the Time Attack Club Champion in the Forced Induction class at Brands Hatch on 3 Sept. After a very successful year in his MA Devlopments supported Evo6, Kev once again beat all the opposition with a time of 52.914s to take the win on the day and the 2007 Time Attack title. | |
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Sunday 9th September saw thirty one Evos go head to head on a new track created at the Royal Highland Centre's Ingliston circuit. Although the early lead was taken by George in the Extreme Motorsport's Evo 6, it was Knoxville who snatched the win with a time of 63.56s | |
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Round 6 of the Rampage MLR Sprint Series moves North of the Border to RHS Edinburgh. Forty of the UKs top Evos are anticipated to compete on Sunday 9th September as the Series starts to reach its conclusion, but who will take home the trophies??? | |
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After a whirlwind season the final round of Time Attack in the UK comes to Brands Hatch on Sunday 2nd September. With the 2007 champions still to be decided in the Pro and Club Classes the MLR will be there in force to see who takes home the silver! | |
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Round 5 of the Rampage MLR Sprint Series moves from Oulton Park to the South East coast and Lydd International Raceway. Forty of the UKs top Evos are anticipated to compete on Friday 17th August as the Series hots up, but who will take home the trophies??? | |
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For the first time in the MLR's history we are holding a trackday at the home of the British Grand Prix: Silverstone, on 27th August Bank Holiday Monday. Members price is £149, and we've also invited the GTROC and SIDC to join in the fun too and the day is already half full!
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After great feedback from 2006, it's no surprise to see Scotlands premier circuit once again playing host for the third round of Time Attack and EDC 2007. Top Evo runners Clive Seddon and Martin 'Pookie' Green (RC Developments), Rob Barnes (Sumo Power), Kev Atkins (MA Developments), Lee Broadhurst (NR Autosport), Neil Maclean and more will battle against a strong Japanese field on Saturday 28th July. | |
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The UK's No1 performance car competition Ten of the Best (TOTB) hits Elvington airfield for the 6th time on Sunday 29th July. Having won the Team award for the past two years, the MLR is going for win number three.
Hope you're there to cheer on the team! | |
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Cheshire based Evo rally car builder Gaz Nuttall owner from CPP Motor Developments took FTD at the 4th round of the Rampage MLR Sprint Series held on Oulton Park's slippery tarmac rally circuit. With a time of 44.96s on his last run of the day, Gaz beat the 32 other Evos which had come from over the whole of the UK to top spot and Class T win.
The next round will be held at Lydd International Raceway on 17th August | |
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| |  | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 44 - Out Now!
Wastegate Chatter Issue 44, the official magazine of the MLR is out now. This edition of the magazine includes:
- "All Out Attack!" - Full feature on RC Development's new Evo6
- MLR Project IX Tyre Test
- Evo v WRX Down Under
- MLR at Spa Francorchamps
- Tuner Focus: Rampage Performance
- MMUK Motorsport Update
- And much much more....
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The first issue of the new quarterly magazine “Total Evo” will be published at the end of June 2007. The magazine is only available via subscription at a unique discount of £14 for MLR members using this link: http://www.totalevo.co.uk/MLR.htm until 16th June when it will rise to £16. The standard subscription is £18.
Total Evo will also include a Classified section for advertising your car which will also come with a 20% discount for MLR members. Expect to see regular content about MLR members’ cars and MLR events, along with other Evo related features. The MLR wishes Total Evo every success with the new magazine - but it’s success depends on you, so go n’ subscribe now! | |
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Corby Mitsubishi are holding an Open Day especially for the MLR on Sunday 15th July and offering MLR members 10% discount on all parts and servicing on display of their membership card.
The open day will include:
- the opportunity to put your car up on the ramps and ask a Ralliart technician any questions you may have
- win Ralliart & MLR goodies in the raffle
- free food and drinks throughout the day - maybe a BBQ depending on the weather!
- view a range of Evos on display including their own Group N rally car
Both Corby Mitsubishi and the MLR intend this to be a regular event so we want to make this first event a good one! | |
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Teesside Autodrome played host to the 3rd round of the Rampage MLR Sprint Series where another 26 of the UK's top EVOs went head to head on the twisty Northern venue in blistering sunshine. The competition was very close throughout the day across all the classes, with the final results showing the top ten cars being seperated by less than 3 seconds of Richard Marples' winning FTD of 53.87s;
Knoxville (Class2): 54.23
Ben Snodden (Class3): 54.56
Filsevo (Class4): 55.12
Caldy (Class 2): 55.27
Cryptwalk (Class 1): 55.66
The next round is at Millbrook on 7th July | |
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Exclusive to the MLR, PIAA have launched a long awaited replacement spot lamp for Evo6. Comprising of a new lens, reflector and bulb which fits the original lamp casing, they're available now in the MLR Shop. | |
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The first ever Japanese Tuning Show at Silverstone incorporating Round 2 of Time Attack takes place on 3rd June, and the MLR will be there with a 50 car stand in the main paddock. If you want to be a part of it, get discount tickets and maybe book a track session as well, the tickets are in the MLR Shop now! | |
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With the first two highly competitve rounds at Silverstone and Llandow behind us, the Rampage MLR Sprint Series moves North to Teesside Autodrome's 2.4km International Circuit on Friday 8th June - the longest circuit on the MLRSS calendar. With an expected field of 30 Evos across 5 classes it promises to be another action filled day! | |
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| | | | Latest Lancer Evolution News
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has officially announced the name of the new Lancer Evolution model. Mitsubishi's rally-inspired, high-performance 4WD sedan will carry the name "LANCER EVOLUTION X".
Together with this news, Mitsubishi have also released an official series of pictures showing the closest resemblance to the final production car that ever been seen.
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Sunday 22 April saw a perfect start to the new Rampage MLR Sprint Series when 40 of the UK's top EVOs competed across five classes on Silverstone's Stowe circuit. With all drivers vying to win their class the event was very close going down to the last run to decide the class winners;
Simon Norris (ClassT): 51.20
Richard Marples (Class3): 51.25
Knoxville (Class2): 51.75
Neverneverman (Class4): 51.93
Ginga (Class1): 53.46
The next round is at Llandow Race Circuit on 5th May
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Wastegate Chatter Issue 43, the official magazine of the MLR is out very soon. This edition of the magazine includes:
- Feature: Andrew Mercer's 902bhp Evo6
- 30-130 event at RAF Marham
- Project IX - Brake Test Part2
- Real Cold Air Induction - living with an Evo in Finland
- First MLR Irish Trackday
- MLR Scottish Sprint report
- MMUK Motorsport
- Regional Reports
- And much much more....
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| | | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 43 - out very soon!
Wastegate Chatter Issue 43, the official magazine of the MLR is out very soon. This edition of the magazine includes:
- Feature: Andrew Mercer's 902bhp Evo6
- 30-130 event at RAF Marham
- Project IX - Brake Test Part2
- Real Cold Air Induction - living with an Evo in Finland
- First MLR Irish Trackday & Scottish Sprint reports
- MMUK Motorsport
- And much much more....
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Mitsubishi Corporation and parent Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have settled a dispute with 11 UK businesses regarding activities involving their importation of vehicles to the UK from outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
After extensive negotiations, the 11 defendants have signed a legally binding agreement to cease all dealings in the EEA covering any Mitsubishi vehicles which infringe Mitsubishi's trade mark rights. | |
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Japfest is the first major Jap show of the year and takes place on Sat 19th May at Castle Combe in Wiltshire. The MLR will be there with a 65 car stand in the main paddock, so if you want to be a part of it, get discount tickets and maybe book a track session as well, the tickets are in the MLR Shop now! | |
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Sunday 22nd April sees the new Rampage MLR Sprint Series kick off at Silverstone. With a full field of 40 Evos taking part across five different classes, it promises to be a great start to the new national Sprint calendar! | |
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A glorious sunny Easter weekend at Donington Park played host to the first round of Time Attack. With eleven Evos scheduled to compete - 7 in Pro Class & 4 in Club Class - the atmosphere in the paddock was electric.
After a great two days the final results saw T27.. finish 3rd overall in Club Class and Simon Norris just off the Pro Class podium in 4th, closely followed by Rob Barnes (Evo8) and Martin Green (Evo5)
See a full review in the next MLR magazine. | |
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| |  | | MLR500 - the rematch! Saturday 30th June 2007
After an amazing first MLR500 in 2006, we're pleased to announce the event will be going ahead again on the 30th June 2007 at Blyton Autograss Circuit, Gainsborough, Lincs and followed by the MLR Summer Party.
Teams of 3 to 5 people must buy and prepare a Mitsubishi car with a final value of no more than £500 to compete, but places are limited to a maximum of 25 teams and every team will need to formally register for a place.
To keep up to date with everything related to the MLR500 we've created a special forum section with more information and all the latest news. | |
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Yokohama have just offered the MLR the following mega deal on black MAK wheel and tyre packages but they only have limited sets available so it's first come first served!
Tyre options include the A048R or Advan Sport in 235/45x17, and the prices include wheel caps, fitting, balancing and delivery within the UK.
Please see the thread for further details. | |
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In a unique agreement with Time Attack for 2007, the MLR will not only support all four Time Attack rounds but will sponsor new MLR Pro Drivers and Club Drivers Trophies specifically for Time Attack’s Evo drivers.
Time Attack 2007 dates:
7&8 April - Donny Show, Donington Park
3rd June - Japanese Tuning Show, Silverstone
28th July - Knockhill
2nd September - FINAL at Brands Hatch | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Register is pleased to welcome Rampage as sponsor of the MLR's first ever Sprint Series.
The unique seven round series is for MLR members and Evo owners and will take place at venues around throughout the UK starting at Silverstone on 22nd April, and visiting Llandow Race Circuit, Teesside Autodrome, Millbrook, Lydd International Raceway, Royal Highland Showground in Edinburgh before culminating at Rockingham in October.
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| | | | MLR Rolling Road Days - March 2007!
Two MLR Rolling Road Days are now confirmed at WRC Technologies, Silverstone on Saturday 3rd March and The Racing Line on Saturday 17th March
* Maximum 30 cars
* £35 for MLR members
* Starts at 9am
* Burger van onsite all day
* All graphs and car specs will be added to MLR Modified
Places are on a first come first served basis, so please book to confirm your place via the MLR Shop or by calling us on 0845 12 LANCER (526237).
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Mitsubishi Motors UK has unveiled the final edition of the current generation Lancer Evolution supercar. Just one version of the new Evolution IX MR (‘Mitsubishi Racing’) will be available, powered by a 366bhp version of Mitsubishi’s 2.0-litre turbo engine. 200 units of the Evolution IX MR FQ-360 are now available from Mitsubishi Ralliart dealers, priced from £34,539.
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Developed over the last 30 months by X-Works Automotive, Xtreme Automobiles in Dudley have just announced the launch of the new concept X1 sportscar
X1 Specification:
2 Seater Coupe
350-500bhp turbo-charged 2 litre engine
4 Wheel Drive
1180Kg Road Car – 1000Kg Track Day Car
Carbon tub, aluminium subframes and suspension
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| |  | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 42 & MLR calendar - out now!
Wastegate Chatter Issue 42, the official magazine of the MLR will be with you early Jaunary along with your free 2007 MLR Calendar. This edition of the magazine includes:
- Feature: Gumball Rally in MCJ's Evo7
- Project IX - Brakes
- Profile: Steve Hill Motorsport
- MLR trackday and sprint review of 2006
- Evo Tuning History
- MMUK Motorsport
- Evo 1-9 Reports
- Regional Reports
- And much much more....
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We'd like to wish everyone in the MLR and all those who use the website and Forum a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks for helping make the MLR the most active, enjoyable and informative club for Lancer Evolution owners and enthusiasts in the world. We hope to see you all sometime throughout 2007! | |
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Not sure what to buy a friend or loved one?? Well the MLR has the answer with the new MLR Gift Voucher, which can be redeemed against all MLR, Ralliart & PIAA merchandise, MLR trackdays and event tickets - in fact everything in the MLR Shop.
To buy a Gift Voucher, simply go to the Membership & Gift Voucher category in the MLR Shop, click on "Add to Cart" and then amend the total in your basket to whatever you want to give.
The Gift Voucher is sent via email and once purchased you will be able to complete the recipient details and add a message.
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Tis the season to be jolly – and also test your Evo and MLR knowledge thanks to the first MLR Christmas Team Quiz.
The quiz will take place on the Forum at 20:30 on Tuesday 19th December, and all you need to do is register a team of up to three people on the thread, let us know your Team Name, the Team Captain and the other two Team Members.
There will be 50 questions to test your knowledge on all aspects of Evos and the MLR, with each question being posted in turn along with four possible answers and you'll have 1 minute to answer each question.
When we have run through all the questions we’ll post the results with all members of the winning team receiving new MLR 3-way rally jackets which retail for £80 each! So start the ball rolling now by registering your team - and may the cleverest team win! | |
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| | | | MLR Southern Rolling Road Day - Saturday 9th December
The MLR Southern Rolling Road Day is now confirmed at WRC Technologies, Silverstone on Saturday 9th December.
* Maximum 30 cars
* £35 for MLR members / £45 for non members
* Starts at 9am
* Burger van onsite all day
* All graphs and car specs will be added to MLR Modified
* Magazine coverage (with luck!)
Places are on a first come first served basis, so please book to confirm your place via the MLR Shop or by calling us on 0845 12 LANCER (526237).
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| |  | | MLR Group Buys
Exclusive to MLR Members are our group buys offering substantial savings over the normal retail price on a wide range of products. New group buys are added all the time and current group buys include:
- Vortex Generators. Save up to £45.
- Alcon 6-pot Brake Kits. Save at least £176.
- PIAA Silicon Wiper Blades. Save over 33%.
- High Quality Mud Flaps. Save up to 20%.
Remember, these deals and others are only available to MLR Members. Click here for more information about joining the MLR. | |
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| | | | MLR Northern Rolling Road Day - 11th Nov at The Racing Line
The MLR Northern Rolling Road Day is now confirmed at The Racing Line, Halifax, West Yorkshire on Saturday 11th November. www.theracingline.co.uk
* Maximum 30 cars
* £35 for MLR members / £45 for non members
* Starts at 9am
* Burger van onsite all day
* All graphs and car specs will be added to MLR Modified
* Magazine coverage (with luck!)
Places are on a first come first served basis, so please book to confirm your place via the MLR Shop or by calling us on 0845 12 LANCER (526237).
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| |  | | Last MLR Trackday of 2006: Oulton Park International Circuit
Saturday 25th November sees the last MLR trackday for 2006 at Oulton Park's 2.8mile International circuit.
The day features open pit lane format, free professional tuition from our team of ARDS instructors, full tyre services from Protyre, trackside photography from Picman, garages are also available (first come first served!) and the noise limit is an Evo friendly 105db. All drivers will also receive a full information pack via email.
MLR members new to trackdays benefit from extended novice driver's breifing, scheduled 1-to-1 instruction sessions and feedback card so you can monitor your progress throughout the day and for a special novice rate of £99.
Bookings can be via the MLR Shop or calling the MLR direct: 0845 12 LANCER
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| |  | | 2006 MLR Christmas Party!!!
This year’s unmissable MLR Xmas Party is being held on Saturday 2nd December, in Didsbury Manchester due to its central UK location and easy access by road, rail and air.
The party includes a three course meal, half bottle wine per person in our own private room for only £24.95 and all tickets can be ordered via the MLR Shop or calling 0845 12 LANCER. The bar will be open until 1am after the meal, but with the residents bar being available for anyone wanting a festive nightcap until 4am. We have also arranged for increased security in a reserved area of the car park.
Rooms have to be booked direct with the hotel - call 0161 434 3411 between 9am and 5 pm and quote booking reference '6918 - MLR'. See you there!
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| |  | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 41 - Out Now!
Wastegate Chatter Issue 41, the official magazine of the MLR is out soon. This edition of the magazine includes:
- Largest ever MLR magazine – 60 colour pages and 4 page Tech Pullout
- Evo IX MR
- FQ-360 at the 'Ring
- Spa Trackday
- MLR500
- TOTB5
- Evo OZ Nationals
- Project IX
- CG-Lock Competition
- Regional and Evo Secretary Ramblings
- And much much more....
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| |  | | Evolution IX MR Launched In Japan
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have announced the launch of the Evolution IX MR in Japan. The latest Evo and only the second to carry the MR (Mitsubishi Racing) name is available as a saloon (GSR and RS spec) or a wagon(GT or GT-A spec). Unique to the Evo IX MR are various styling changes including a new, more aggressive front spoiler and new body colours. Mechanically the car remains largely unchanged from the Evo IX.
The Evo IX MR also marks the end of the 4G63 engine which has been at the heart of every Evo to date. The Evo X will be produced with an all new engine. The Evo IX MR will also be limited to a production run of just 1,500 cars in total.
The Evo IX MR is yet to be officially announced as a UK car, although a number are expected to be officially imported by CCC and sold through the Ralliart dealer network as FQ-360 cars. | |
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| |  | | MLR - TOTB Team Champions (again!)
On Sunday 30th July the MLR successfully defended it's title of TOTB Team Champions at TOTB5.
Congratulations to the 2006 team of Kev Atkins (T27...), Simon Norris, Jason Hulbert, Gavin Renshaw (Knoxville) , Andrew Mercer (ECC), Jeff Stokes (Bream), Martin Jupp (MCJ), Neil Wells, Paul Martin (Neverneverman) and Nigel Wilson (Nwwil) who beat the Subaru Impreza team by one point, with the GTROC and 200+ Club coming 3rd and 4th. | |
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| |  | | Mitsubishi Announce the Evo IX FQ-360
Mitsubishi has added a brand new Evo IX model to the current range. Called the FQ-360, it develops 366bhp and 363lb/ft of torque. The FQ-360 also includes unique Speedline alloy wheels and a styling pack including a carbon front lip spiler and 'sharks tooth' rear vortex spoiler.
Priced at £35,504, the Evo IX FQ-360 will be available from September.
Click here for the full Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ-360 press pack. | |
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| |  | | Latest MLR Shop Offers
The MLR shop continues to grow with even more great offers for MLR Members.
New to the shop are these fantastic deals:
Yokohama "C-Drive" Road Tyre £85
Yokohama Parada Road Tyre £105.75
Yokohama A048-R Semi-Slick from £117.50
MLR/Ralliart Front Seat Covers £55
PIAA Headlight Bulbs from £38.78 per pair
PIAA Silicone Wiper Blades from £13.99 | |
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| |  | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 40 - Out Soon!
Wastegate Chatter Issue 40, the official magazine of the MLR is out soon. This edition of the magazine includes:
- Feature: RC Developments
- Japfest Report
- Scottish and Irish Rolling Road Days
- Project IX - Phase 1
- MLR Norfolk Sprint
- MMUK Motorsport
- Evo 1-9 Reports
- And much much more....
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| |  | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 39 - Out Soon!
Wastegate Chatter Issue 38, the official magazine of the MLR is out soon. This edition of the magazine includes an exclusive preview of James Rumsey's exciting new drag Evo as well as the latest Evo news and features.
- Feature: Bad! Evo
- Rolling Road Reviews
- Haynes Sprint
- Project IX
- CPP Goes Rallying
- News
- And much much more....
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| |  | | MLR Exclusive - Simon Norris Interview
Taken from the December edition of the MLR's magazine, Wastegate Chatter, is an exclusive interview with Simon Norris about his ground breaking 2-door, short wheelbase Evo 9. You can read the complete interview here.
Wastegate Chatter is the only dedicated Evo and Lancer Turbo magazine and available to all MLR Members free of charge. To become an MLR Member and receive 4 copies of Wastegate Chatter a year as well as a massive range of other benefits, click here for more information. | |
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| |  | | Tommi Makinen Edition Fog Lights
The MLR is pleased to announce yet another fantastic deal, this time for owners of Tommi Makinen Editions. The MLR has secured a limited supply of official Mitsubishi front fog lights. These were only ever fitted to a few TME's as optional extras. Originally they cost £766, but the MLR price is just £188!
Get them while stocks last. The fog lights come as a complete kit including mounting bracks, wiring and switch. They are available ready sprayed in all TME colours. | |
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| | C.jpg) | | Evo X - UK Arrival
Paul Brigden, Ralliart General Manager for Mitsubishi Motors UK, confirms he expects the Evo X to be on sale in the UK from first Quarter of 2008.
The Evo X will not start production until August 2007 and the UK do not anticipate receiving any allocation until September 2007 at the earliest. Once in the country the car(s) will require ESVA, Product Liability testing and also undergo testing for “FQ” upgrades, all of which means that the first cars will probably be available in first Quarter of 2008.
Specifications and images of the Evo X are not officially available yet, but the Mitsubishi Concept-X is rumoured to be the basis of the Evo X
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| |  | | MLR Rolling Road Days
To kick-off 2006 the MLR is pleased to annouce its customary start of year Rolling Road Day, but this year we'll be holding 2 separate days - one north and one south.
The first is at WRC Technologies on 4th Feb and the second at The Racing Line on 18th Feb both on Dyno Dynamics rolling roads.
For more information and to put your name down, click here.
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| |  | | MLR500 - August 12th 2006
After a great provisional response to the MLR500 endurance race, we're pleased to announce the event will be going ahead on the 12th August 2006 at Blyton Autograss Circuit, Gainsborough, Lincs followed by an MLR summer party.
Teams of 3 to 5 people must buy and prepare a Mitsubishi car with a final value of no more than £500 to compete, but places are limited to a maximum of 50 cars and every team will need to formally register for a place. Full rules and regulations can be found here.
To keep up to date with everything related to the MLR500 we've created a special forum section with more information and all the latest news. | |
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| |  | | New MLR Logo
To help celebrate the MLR’s 10th Anniversary and raise the club’s profile yet higher, the MLR is introducing a new logo for 2006 - its third since the club's inception in 1996. However, for the first time it will also incorporate the strapline; “Evolution in Action” which we feel sums up the MLR very well.
We hope you’ll like it and will be keen to see the new MLR merchandise which will be available shortly – and includes decals, keyrings, tax disc holders and a completely new range of MLR clothing, all of which will be available online through the MLR Shop and at all the events throughout the year. | |
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| |  | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 38 Out Now
Wastegate Chatter Issue 38, the official magazine of the MLR is out now. The magazine continues to get bigger and better and includes:
- Mitsubishi Concept-X
- Top Gear Sprint
- Rallyday 05
- Evo Zero
- Back To School
- Stelvio Tour
- Ralliart Visit
- South East Run for Fun
- News & Events Round Ups
- And much much more....
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| |  | | MLR 2006 Calendar - Out Now
It’s taken a while to pull it all together, but we’re pleased to announce that the new 2006 MLR calendar is available now. The calendar features a different design from 2005, but remains full colour double A4 landscape format, and highlights MLR members’ cars and MLR events throughout 2005.
Last year you may remember we sent all MLR members a copy in place of the Christmas edition of the MLR magazine – well this year the good news is that we’ve produced a 44 page Christmas edition of the mag, and the new calendar! However, the slightly less good news is that we regret we can’t do it all for free, so the calendar will be sold at cost through the MLR Shop; £2.50 for members and £4.00 for non members. | |
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| |  | | Mitsubishi Concept-X
Although it's not due for release until mid-2007, the Evo X is already causing much speculation after Mitsubishi recently unveiled the Concept-X. Could this radically different looking concept car be the new Evo X? Chances are it won't be too far away, but only time will tell.
The MLR are lucky to have managed to get hold of a press pack from the 2005 Tokyo Motor show. For all the Concept-X press pictures and the press pack just click here. | |
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| |  | | MLR Top Gear Sprint Results
Congratualations to Mark Shead who set the fastest lap of the day out of 36 Evo's at the recent MLR Sprint on the Top Gear test track. Well done to the other class winners and everyone who took part making this a hugely successful and popular event for the MLR.
Watch this space for details of the next Top Gear Sprint.
Click here for a list of all the results and here for pictures of the day. | |
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| |  | | Wastegate Chatter Issue 37 Out Soon
Wastegate Chatter Issue 37, the official magazine of the MLR, will soon be with members. This is our biggest ever Wastegate Chatter and includes:
- Norris Designs new Evo
- MLR at Le Mans 2005
- MLR - TOTB4 Champions
- "30-130" - The Truth!
- Cadwell Park Report
- Weebl's Evo IX
- Trax
- Our Man in Japan
- News & Competition
- And much much more....
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| |  | | Amazing New Norris Design Demo Car
The MLR were recently invited to Norris Designs for an exclusive preview of their new demo car, click here for a brief rundown of the car and some pictures as the final build nears completion.
With a power to weight ratio of nearly 800bhp per ton, this Evo is almost 300bhp per ton more powerful than the old Norris Design Evo 7 demo car!!
To build an Evo this light has meant the car has undergone some major weight loss and incredible engineering, including a substantial amount of the bodyshell being removed to make the car shorter and lower. In fact it is 10inches shorter and 3inches lower than a standard Evo 9 shell. With the shell customised this much, the rear doors have been removed creating the world's first Short Wheelbase 2-Door Evo.... | |
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| |  | | Ralliart UK Merchandise Now For Sale
Thanks to Mitsubishi Motors, the MLR is very pleased to announce that it is now able to offer a range of official UK Ralliart merchandise through the MLR Online Shop.
The initial selection includes the superb Ralliart 3-way jacket, and all items are being offered at preferential prices to members for a short introductory period. In addition, we hope to be able to introduce the range of Ralliart performance products in the near future.
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| |  | | Biggest Evo Performance Shoot-Out Ever!
Over 40 Evo's took part in the MLR's 30-130mph performance shoot-out at Bruntingthorpe making it quite possibly the biggest Evo performance test of this type ever held.
A massive range of modified Evo's took part, including a nail-biting confrontation between the 2 most powerful Evo's in the UK if not the world from RC Developments and Norris Designs.
Well done to everyone who took part and we look forward to the next shoot-out.
Click here for all the results | |
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| |  | | Mitsubishi Announce Lancer Evolution Wagon
Available from September 2005 will be the first ever estate version of an Evo. For those needing some extra space the Lancer Evolution Wagon will be available in Japan only and is not planned to be officially imported into the UK at the moment.
Based on the Evo 9, the Evolution Wagon will be available in standard manual form and as an automatic GT-A version.
Click here for more information. | |
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| |  | | MLR Wins Ten of the Best IV Team Trophy
The MLR finish in 1st place to take the Ten of the Best IV Team Trophy beating the Skyline GTR Register into 2nd place. 3 out of the 4 handling finalists were also MLR cars with Jason Hulbert again winning both the qualifying and shootout trophies.
Well done to the whole team for the performance everyone put in the and the commitment shown.
The MLR also win the charity challenge set down by the Subaru and Skyline teams. We're delighted to be donating the money to Alan Threlfall, brother of Mike who competed at TOTB IV.
For more information, please click here. | |
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| | | | Bruntingthorpe 30-130mph Test Day
The MLR is pleased to announce a brand new type of event for us - a straight line performance testing at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground on 17th August.
In conjunction with Race Logic Vbox data logging, we'll be finding out just how fast 40 cars are from 30-130mph. All major UK tuners will be represented with cars in various levels of tune. Forget rolling roads and horsepower figures, this will prove just how fast these cars really are where it matters - on the road. Watch this space for the final results.
For more information click here. | |
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| |  | | Rallyday 2005 Is Coming!
Rallyday 2005 will soon be here and tickets for the MLR stand are selling fast. Spaces are limited and it's first come first served, so get your ticket while you can. Full details are here.
Rallyday have just announced that both Colin and Alistair McRae will be back to entertain the crowds, as well as Mitsubishi WRC driver Gigi Galli in the Mitsubishi WRC05. | |
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| |  | | A Wet Haynes, But Still Good Fun
The recent MLR sprint at Haynes proved to be a little too wet for any new records to be set, but was still great fun. The conditions did allow for some fantastic driving and didn't affect the battle between MT-Evo and Gaz@CPP for top honours.
Congratulations to MT-Evo for putting in a fantastic lap to take overall 1st place. Cryptwalk again walked away with best Group B time in his MR FQ320. Well done to RichW too for the fastest 0-64ft time of the day on his 1st visit to Haynes.
Click here for the full results, or here for all the pictures. | |
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| |  | | Want To Know How Quick The Evo VIII FQ400 Really Is?
Or how an FQ400 performs compared to a £14,000 cheaper FQ340?
In conjunction with Datron Technology vehicle testing equipment, the MLR has the answers. The MLR has compiled a detailed breakdown of an FQ400's performance and how it compares to an FQ340, comparing how an FQ400 and FQ340 performed through a series of in-gear and through-gear acceleration tests.
We think you'll find the results very interesting. Click here to read the article.
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| |  | | Another Successful Haynes Sprint
June 7th saw another very successful and probably the best MLR Sprint at Haynes. Gaz@CPP's lap record was finally broken by both MT-Evo and Knoxville, with MT-Evo setting the fastest time with a lap of 70.75.
For a list of all the results click here or for pictures and videos of the day click here.
July's Haynes sprint has already sold out and Gaz@CPP will be looking to take the record back. The MLR's Haynes Lap Board can be found here.
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