advice needed evoIv rs or evo Iv GSr

[garetgax]

Due to replace Shells GT4 in the next few weeks for another Iv. Funds mean I realistically can only get a 4 don't want to overstretch and get either a bad 5 or not have any money left for bits and running it etc. But I'm seriously considering a 4 RS this time rather than another GSR. I want to do some track use this time but ive only done a couple of events and they were in my GT4 so want some feedback in wether I should go for the RS or not as It would reduce my maintenance costs in terms of the AYC. Or am I better having one with AYC as im a novice? answers on a postcard? Also realistically what maintenance costs should I expect after each track day.

All advice gratefully received guys

 

[yeehaa customs]

[edit] Evolution IV
Fourth generation

Production August 1996–January 1998
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Platform CN9A
Engine(s) 2.0L I4
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2510 mm (98.8 in)
Length 4330 mm (170.5 in)
Width 1690 mm (66.5 in)
Height 1415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight 1260 kg (2778 lb)–1350 kg (2976 lb)
The Lancer platform was completely changed in 1996, and along with it the Evolution, which had become extremely popular throughout the world. The engine and transaxle was rotated 180? to better balance the weight and eliminate torque steer. There were two versions available, The RS and GSR. The RS version was produced as a compe***ion car with a limited-slip front differential and a friction type LSD at the rear. It also came with GLX seats and 16" (41 cm) steel wheels as these were items that would be replaced by anyone entering the car into compe***ion events. The RS also had wind up windows, no air conditioning, and a few extra brace bars to strengthen the chassis, one behind the front grill and the other across the boot floor. The RS also had a factory option of thinner body panels and thinner glass. The GSR and the RS shared a new twin scroll turbocharger which helped to increase power to 280 PS (276 hp/206 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 260 ft?lbf (352 N?m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. Mitsubishi's new Active yaw control appeared as a factory option on the GSR model, which used steering, throttle input sensors and g sensors to computer-hydraulically controlled torque split individually to the rear wheels and as a result the 10,000 Evolution IVs produced all sold quickly. The Evolution IV can be distinguished by its two large foglights in the front bumper (option on RS version),and the newly designed tail lights on the rear, which became a standard design to Evolution VI, which would become yet another trademark of the Evolution series. This new generation was slightly heavier than previous Evos—the GSR in particular due to the added technology systems—but to counter this the car produced even more power—the weight of the RS being 1260 kg (2778 lb) and the GSR being 1345 kg (2965 lb).

Hope this helps mate.