08-29-2006, 10:20 AM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Lancer Evo in Calgary?
For all you motorheads, I saw a white Lancer Evolution VIII in downtown this morning with Alberta plates "4WARNED".
How is this possible? I heard they couldnt' be imported or registered much less insured in Canada due to restrictions on the front mounted intercooler. I've got to say, I always thought that the VIII looked horrible compared to the VII but in person, it really makes an impact. I just kept staring at it. I'm 100% certain it was an Evo and not some lame Lancer with a kit.
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08-29-2006, 10:28 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: in your blind spot.
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2003 - 2007 Lancer Evolution is inadmissable according to the Transport Canada ( link), but the document doesn't specify exactly why.
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08-29-2006, 10:43 AM
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Official CP Photographer
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: PL15
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I don't know how they could have gotten it in Canada. It's impossible to import a car from over seas that is less than 15 years old. But it is possible this person moved from overseas and brought his car with him. That, I know, is allowed.
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08-29-2006, 10:48 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Do they sell that one in USA? I thought I way Lancer EVO VIII when I lived down there.
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08-29-2006, 11:26 AM
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Director of the HFBI
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Calgary
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The EVO III is available in the states.
It is not allowed in Canada because the front mounted intercooler gets damaged in the 8km/h crash test.
You can bring a vehicle with you if you move here from out of country. I believe you have 1 year from the day you or the vehicle lands in Canada before you have to make it conform to DOT regulations.
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08-29-2006, 11:49 AM
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My face is a bum!
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That means that there are two Evo's in Calgary now. The other one has a plate that says "EVOPWNR".
There was an accidental shipment that made it to Canada, and these cars were registered as just regular old Lancers, so there are a handful of legal evo's around, and unless it had a foreign plate on it, thats what you just saw.
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08-29-2006, 11:59 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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I'm not familiar with the Lancer Evo, what makes this car so special?
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08-29-2006, 12:09 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Its a pimped out Lancer. I think it has a more powerful engine and other upgrades. It is like a Subaru WRX Sti.
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08-29-2006, 12:18 PM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedMan12
Its a pimped out Lancer. I think it has a more powerful engine and other upgrades. It is like a Subaru WRX Sti.
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Except faster, more nimble, and overall better performing (with a crappier interior).
Faster than BMW Z4, Porsche 911, Corvette C6 (not Z06), Gallardo, Miura, etc. around a race track.
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08-29-2006, 12:19 PM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hulkrogan
That means that there are two Evo's in Calgary now. The other one has a plate that says "EVOPWNR".
There was an accidental shipment that made it to Canada, and these cars were registered as just regular old Lancers, so there are a handful of legal evo's around, and unless it had a foreign plate on it, thats what you just saw.
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Link or more info on this? First I've heard of it.
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08-29-2006, 12:22 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hulkrogan
There was an accidental shipment that made it to Canada, and these cars were registered as just regular old Lancers
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Hopefully some final year GTO's "accidently" land in Canada from Oz, and can be registered as G6's!
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08-29-2006, 12:47 PM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by browna
Hopefully some final year GTO's "accidently" land in Canada from Oz, and can be registered as G6's!
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I'll take a Vauxhall Monaro please.
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08-29-2006, 12:51 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: London, Ontario
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I don't know why you guys are getting all worked up over this car when you can go to any dealership and buy a Focus Wagon and be as cool as me. 
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08-29-2006, 03:32 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: everywhere like such as
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank the Tank
I don't know why you guys are getting all worked up over this car when you can go to any dealership and buy a Focus Wagon and be as cool as me. |
Diet Pepsi all over my screen and keyboard.... Thanks, Frank.... 
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08-29-2006, 03:34 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: London, Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HockeyPuck
Diet Pepsi all over my screen and keyboard.... Thanks, Frank.... |
Thank you thank you, I'll be here all week!
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"Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken."
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08-29-2006, 03:46 PM
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Likes Cartoons
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Now if they could just "accidentally" ship Alpina's over...that'll be even better.
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08-29-2006, 07:27 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
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Transport Canada screwed up and thought the EVO's were just regular Lancer's. I think about 10 are actually legally registered in Canada before TC finally figured it out.
Hopefully the EVO X will be legal here.... soon.
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08-29-2006, 07:31 PM
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My face is a bum!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CRXguy
Hopefully the EVO X will be legal here.... soon.
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Its confirmed by mitsu that we're getting it.
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08-29-2006, 07:33 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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What's with the stupid looking spoiler on this thing? I think it really cheapens a pretty good car.
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08-29-2006, 07:46 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Sector 7-G
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CRXguy
Transport Canada screwed up and thought the EVO's were just regular Lancer's. I think about 10 are actually legally registered in Canada before TC finally figured it out.
Hopefully the EVO X will be legal here.... soon.
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I wonder how easy it'll be to get parts and service on a 10 run car in Canada..... 
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