The prototype 311RS unit #00 is beginning to take shape. Look at this thing. The wheels, tires, and suspension were to be installed before the drive home to test how the package would handle a long distance trip with a couple friends and some film gear. The focus of the 311RS has always been street car. Track performance would come naturally, so this test was a great start to developing a legitimate street car.

The car cruises. Only way I can describe it. On the highway the RS1’s are incredibly smooth. There are some general misconceptions about suspension that are quite irritating. It has coilovers, it must be stiff and bumpy. It’s too low, it wont handle well. All coilovers are the same. NOT TRUE. With proper development, anything is possible. Bryan from JRZ and I worked very hard to get my Evo X to where it’s at today. It runs incredibly low, yet handles amazingly. We run fairly stiff spring rates (700f/900r), but the car is fully compliant. Those factors come into play on the 311RS. The only suspension modification to the 311RS is the JRZ RS1’s. The car rides perfect, firm but plush. Like a shock absorber should.

The 3,000 mile trip took us just over a day straight through. We learned a lot about the car on the trip, and we’re glad to have done the suspension and wheel installs at Evasive beforehand. Even with the fenders rolled, there was some slight rubbing on portions of the fender. That’s fine, because it allowed us to know exactly what needs to be done to fit this wheel and tire package before production of the 11 units. The 311RS not only needs to be up to our standards, but OEM standards as well. Tire rubbing is something that is not tolerated whenever possible.