Let the rivalry BEGIN!

PERRIN Performance is not just Subaru. We have always worked our magic into other brands like Scion, Dodge SRT-4, MazdaSpeed and Mitsubishi. However, the company decided in recent months to chisel our focus and thus cease development of new products for any cars other than the Subaru. Our sales department has now tried to move the remaining inventory of MazdaSpeed, Scion and SRT-4 items remaining. Well I decided that I am resurrecting some focus BEYOND just Subaru!

I have always been a fan (and will continue to be) of the Subaru models and have owned nearly a dozen of them in the past 6 years, I can say that I have always been drawn to the Mitsubishi Evolution. Purchased one of the very first 03’s to hit our local area and truly loved the car. PERRIN Performance used the car for R&D on most all of the products we currently offer for the EVO 8/9. After a year I reluctantly sold the car to get into the STi. Only to sell the STi about 6 months later. In 2005 I again went for the EVO and we as a company developed a beautiful blue and silver combination car of performance, style and luxury. It was featured in several magazines and then recently sold to a new home in the Chicago area.

So that brings me to today. While I continue to enjoy helping all of our Subaru clientele I have decided that my personal performance machine is going to be the Evolution X! Many have criticized the heavier curb weight and the new body style, I find myself drawn to the angular lines and chunk body. It exudes performance and purpose, both things I REALLY like. Also, I like many others have not been 100% sold on the new Subaru WRX and STI sedan and H/B style (I still own an 08 Sedan so please no hating!) while I think the EVO stays true to its roots even with a few extra pounds. Well yesterday I bit the bullet and purchased “Project X”! A 2008 Evolution X, in Wicked White.

This car is simply amazing. The folks at Mitsubishi have really done their homework. So many improvements to the interior. The materials are richer, and oh my god CRUISE control! ( I can’t tell you how upset my right leg was on our many trips to Las Vegas from Portland in the 05 EVO!) Even the new Rockford Fosgate sound system, well, sounds GOOD! Of course the car is still in break-in mode, but even with that, the power is strong and deliberate. Waiting a few hundred more miles before I strap it to the dyno and see where I am starting.

Ok so you ask; “What is this rivalry you mentioned in the title?” Simply put it is the old school Camaro vs. Mustang, only this time it is Mitsubishi vs. Subaru. Jeff Perrin recently purchased an 08 STI, and now I have the 08 Evolution X. The ground rules haven’t been set yet (to things like budget, etc.) but it is going to be a take no prisoners kind of contest. From drag racing, to lap times, style and luxury, day to day drivability, fuel economy, we are going to battle it out in the coming year to see who rises to the top.

I will post more information as it develops. In the meantime stay clicked to the blogs and to our gallery to see the cars as they shape up. Also, don’t be surprised to see a feature article or two in your favorite magazine online or on newsstands coming soon!

Questions? Concerns? Rants or raves? Just e-mail me adam.taft@perrinperformance.com or Jeff.Perrin@perrinperformance.com We look forward to the feedback!

And the 08's are here! So thankfully we are one of the first (if not THE first) company to get our hands on them. Check out our gallery that shows the Lightning Red 2008 WRX Sedan! PHOTOS HERE! While many have been concerned about the controversial  styling changes, I can honestly say they are progessive  not regressive. The car in person is far more pleasing than the press photos would have you believe.

The hard styling line that traverses the body flanks from front to back is remarkably similar to late model BMW 3-series sedan. This is especially clear in the aerial photo taken in the gallery. Personally, the car will dramatically benefit from a set of 18" wheels and tires, H&R Wheel Spacers, and lowering springs. Then debadge the rear of the car and suddently it is the performance machine it wants to be!

PERRIN will begin prototyping a wide variety of new products this weekend on the sedan, and next week on the H/B. So all you early adopters of the 08's will NOT have to wait long to get your performance fixes!

If anyone has any questions about the car, give me a call or shoot me an e-mail!

Thanks for reading.

Adam 

Very excited! The last portions of our move will be completed in the next few days. Finally, after a month of having the warehouse and office areas separated, they are again going to be one! So much better!

 

Plus I got word today from Subaru that our 08 cars (yes I said plural cars) will be delivered in the next day or two!

 

Good day! Good times! Go ALTA and PERRIN!

 

Adam