Evo RS, what do you know? Options

[Red_06_EvoRS]

I've been giving some thought to upgrading to a 2006 Evo. What does everyone know about the RS variant? I know it doesn't have the rear wing, comes in only white or red, doesn't have power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, or even a radio. What else has been left out? I know it has all of the go fast goodies but doesn't have ABS (a plus to many people).

I'm sure I can live without the power door locks & power mirrors. The power windows might be nice, though..especially with the tight fit of those Recaro's..it seems like it would be hard to reach over to the passenger side and crank down the window.

I test drove an Evo MR but that was the only Evo on the lot. I haven't seen an RS but I've read that they don't have too much sound insulation either...the trunk is bare metal. Sound insulation isn't too important to me but a bare metal trunk sounds pretty skimpy for that kind of cash. I don't want to take a huge step backwards in the comfort department from my GSX. Obviously, the huge step forward in performance is going to outweigh that for the most part..

I figure I can always add an aftermarket stereo but do they even have speaker wires run? That could be a pain. decisions, decisions.

[JBone]

When the RS first broke onto the market, there were reports saying you could add a few options, the Urban Jungle Package, I think is what it was called. I believe it included a radio as an option, and possibly door locks or power windows, or both. That would leave to believe they left the wiring in the car. I checked their site last night and did NOT see that option, however.

Best thing to do to see the differences... go to a dealer that has one on the lot. If said dealer is far away, ask them. Tell them to go out to the car and look for the wire loom from the door to the jam and feel around. Never hurts to ask.

Something else to compare prices... The hugest difference between the RS and GSR is the front diff. Quaiffe sells one to put into a GSR, its $1475 from RRE. From my understanding, a Quaiffe unit is what's in the RS stock.

Stock for Stock difference between MR and RS is roughly $6700 and between GSR and RS is roughly $2400. That is sticker vs. sticker and nothing added.

Added to the MR over both are vortex generators and bilstein shocks. I hear the bilsteins are quite nice.

It's up to you how you want to spend your money, I have no real opinion. It's the wrong drivetrain that I'm entertained by nowadays.

Good Luck