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madgen
10-16-2010, 10:00 AM
Yes, I've gone over to the Dark Side.

Finally got rid of my 13-year old Dodge Avenger and traded it in for a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart.

Sorry, Suby fans, I've come down on the Mitsu side. Hope you won't hold it against me!

Now I've just gotta try and clear the break-in period before the next lapping day. :-D

JoeT
10-16-2010, 10:17 AM
Enjoy the mitsu, they are nice cars.

STeveD
10-16-2010, 11:57 AM
That's great Ted! A Lancer with a body kit! ;-)

Just kidding. The new Ralliarts are great cars. Did you commit to the manual, or did you go auto for your urban commute?

madgen
10-16-2010, 07:53 PM
Yes. :-P

The Ralliart only comes with the Twin Clutch SST (i.e., semi-automatic) option. That means I've got 6 gears to play with but I don't have to worry about a clutch pedal. On the other hand, I get paddle shifters...

Just took it out for a quick spin this afternoon to familiarize myself with all the bits. I drove from downtown up the DVP/404 to Stoufville Rd and then wandered my way back, trying out the various manual and auto gearing options.

It might not have quite the pep of an STi (since the Ralliart is positioned more against the WRX) but it has plenty of oomph for my liking. I just gotta get used to the turbo spool. :-D

Here are some pics

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa77/madgen/2010%20Lancer%20Sportback%20Ralliart/LancerNew.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa77/madgen/2010%20Lancer%20Sportback%20Ralliart/LancerNew3.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa77/madgen/2010%20Lancer%20Sportback%20Ralliart/LancerNew4.jpg

LaszloT
10-17-2010, 07:09 PM
Very,very nice!

MikeV
10-18-2010, 08:18 AM
Congrats Ted, maybe I'll see it the next time we get together with Trev for some Korean BBQ...

TrevorH
10-18-2010, 08:39 AM
Congrats Ted.

You realize of course that you're driving to lunch for at least the next year. Apparently you have to pick up Mike along the way. :)

Mmmmm, Korean BBQ.

dubya_rx
10-18-2010, 10:36 AM
Nice car.

Interested in how it works on the track. *grin*

Navigator
10-19-2010, 01:07 AM
Congrats, oh and I hear lunch and Korean BBQ and your picking people up..... you make trips to Concord? lol