Evo 8 News as Of 3/6/04
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From: Forster, NSW Australia
Originally Posted by THX1138
I know our cars here in Perth have to jump between different locations to get different checks on them. Also ours have to go over the pits as they are a low volume import. SO I'd expect about 50kms on the clock 
Originally Posted by TXH1138
Yeah the interior looks very very BARE!!!! Especially compared to the new STI coming out next month which looks sensational!
I have already ordered my new stereo deck, more for the looks than the sound. Got to try and dress it up a little. Also I will change the central console LED lights to red so they match the dash. Should look a little nicer then too.
I have already ordered my new stereo deck, more for the looks than the sound. Got to try and dress it up a little. Also I will change the central console LED lights to red so they match the dash. Should look a little nicer then too.
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From: Forster, NSW Australia
Originally Posted by Evo8DownUnder
Picked up mine today too, certainly has far more pluses than negatives, but there are a few.
The gearbox in particular is very tight at the moment, and gears 1-4 are very closely spaced together and there is a yawning gap between 4 & 5. The ride is a bit harsher than I was expecting which makes me cringe considering I was thinking of lowering it! The seats can be a little uncomfortable on a long trip, as I discovered today. Maybe I was just tired......
I guess from my perspective the most disappointing thing is that the car is pretty damn bare as far as interior equipment goes, and for $70K, it's really not acceptable.
Anyway, rant over, the car looks the goods and goes very well. How well, i'm not sure yet, as i'm keeping it below 4000rpm for the first 1000kms, and 4000rpm is just where the fun starts! I'm sure when the car's drivetrain frees up a bit, i'll forget the negatives and only concentrate on the positives.
The gearbox in particular is very tight at the moment, and gears 1-4 are very closely spaced together and there is a yawning gap between 4 & 5. The ride is a bit harsher than I was expecting which makes me cringe considering I was thinking of lowering it! The seats can be a little uncomfortable on a long trip, as I discovered today. Maybe I was just tired......
I guess from my perspective the most disappointing thing is that the car is pretty damn bare as far as interior equipment goes, and for $70K, it's really not acceptable.
Anyway, rant over, the car looks the goods and goes very well. How well, i'm not sure yet, as i'm keeping it below 4000rpm for the first 1000kms, and 4000rpm is just where the fun starts! I'm sure when the car's drivetrain frees up a bit, i'll forget the negatives and only concentrate on the positives.
I actually meant uncomfortable, but it was a four hour trip. They were fine on my driving around today.
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From: Brisbane
Hey DownUnder, which dealer did you get yours through living at Forster? I am originaly from down that way and I didnt think there would have been a dealership large enough to sell the Evo series around your area? Knowing the area you will be the talk of the town amongst all the young street racer types. He He
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Originally Posted by evo8oz
Are they seriously driving my car around!!!! I did not know that 
I really dont like that. I want to know who?
I really dont like that. I want to know who?
"hopefully" the main travel is done via truck. Which I think it may. But some incidental Kms will be added. Maybe 20-25km will be on the clock when they are picked up. We will have to check each others when pick them up and compare.
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Wednesday - 5pm is the big day!
Looks like the vast majoirty of accessories are on a month's backorder. Is that the same with you guys?
How's the car running? Having fun yet?
Looks like the vast majoirty of accessories are on a month's backorder. Is that the same with you guys?
How's the car running? Having fun yet?
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From: Perth, Western Australia
For those who are all wrapped up with their cars and therefore done the deal:
Is there road-side assist included in the package of the car?
If you can let me know asap that would be awesome!
Is there road-side assist included in the package of the car?
If you can let me know asap that would be awesome!
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Originally Posted by 300477
Road side assist yes, yearly tracking fee NO :-(
This is correct?
Thanks
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From: Forster, NSW Australia
Originally Posted by 300477
We cant get any of the accessories in SA either, so im still without mats :-(
The cars are pretty nice, still havn't reached 1000km's yet, so still no fun to be had.
The cars are pretty nice, still havn't reached 1000km's yet, so still no fun to be had.
They are still embossed with 'Lancer'- just not 'Ralliart' - are a hell of a lot cheaper, and are available now.
They fit perfectly.