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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Question THOUGHTS AFTER 35K miles?!

anyone got tired of their evos? just wondering. in terms of power, few cars can beat it. it goes dead even with a 04 audi s4 and m3 on freeway 3 rd/4th/5th gear (tried... )
got smoked by a corvette and a mustang on a freeway...really surprised
anyways after a year, 35k miles (commute alot), still love the car, but figured there's always cars that's faster than you no matter what you drive. so maybe power is not everything. sooooo.....
i've been testing driving the 350z throughout the year (@ least 5-6 times) that thing starts to grow on me. power sucks but the fun of a rear drive is really there...thought of trading it in...
welcome all your 2 cents, EVO owner preferred. flame is cool w/ me. wanna know what you guys think.
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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i'm getting tire of my car. can't go fast, all the tracks are closed, i get pulled over 5000% more than before going at a regular speed, i have to constantly adjust things, my seats falling apart and hurting my a ss, dealers suck a ss,

on top of all that, I feel like my cars slowed down! it actually feels slower than during the summer.

wtf. I think it's my boost spike. I'm not getting that anymore and i'm not tapering anymore either. So from 3500 RPM, everything just feels the same....

thrill is gone...
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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I've owned faster rear drive cars.. The Evo is just so well balanced of a car, it does so many things very well and its fun to drive. I don't plan on getting rid of mine ANY Time soon..
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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I sorta missed it when it was stock. Nice and quiet with the whisper of turbo spooling.
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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I'm not tired of my evo, and if I ever do all I need to do is borow my mom's ford taurus for a week. By the end of the week I'll be ready to have my evo back.
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MalibuJack
...The Evo is just so well balanced of a car, it does so many things very well and its fun to drive. I don't plan on getting rid of mine ANY Time soon..
^^ word.
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by plokivos
i'm getting tire of my car. can't go fast, all the tracks are closed, i get pulled over 5000% more than before going at a regular speed, i have to constantly adjust things, my seats falling apart and hurting my a ss, dealers suck a ss,

on top of all that, I feel like my cars slowed down! it actually feels slower than during the summer.

wtf. I think it's my boost spike. I'm not getting that anymore and i'm not tapering anymore either. So from 3500 RPM, everything just feels the same....

thrill is gone...

dang...that's extreme dude, maybe you wanna try dynoflash, it's so consistant, no problem w/ boost in that respect. YES thrill is gone...and yet sometimes still make a smile on your face though....seats do make noise and ride is getting harsh...
thank you for your opinion though
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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the evo is cool car, but I hardly use it for what it was built for. I have been thinking of going with an s2 or g35.
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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oh yeh, the BOV sound is getting old too hahahha
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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by the way, DON'T use project Mu B-Force brake pads!!! they are cheap for a reason guys, can't stop!!
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ek9jdmhb
the evo is cool car, but I hardly use it for what it was built for. I have been thinking of going with an s2 or g35.

that's what i'm saying, i do bring it up the hill every once awhile but hardly can use its natural born power on a daily basis. G35 coupe rocks too, just that it gets pricey if getting options and stuff...
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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anyone prefers the 350z over evos?
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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350z? If you really want a fun rear wheel drive car with power... go spring for a Supra. I'd imagine the cost would run close to the 350 for a good clean one and if you want to mod the Supra you could brag about how your stock 2jz Engine is holding 950 horsepower =P
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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id take the s2k over the Z....turbod s2k runs mid 12's and they are HOT......push buttom start...electronic dash......i test drove a couple b4 i bought my EVO......
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by N1te
350z? If you really want a fun rear wheel drive car with power... go spring for a Supra. I'd imagine the cost would run close to the 350 for a good clean one and if you want to mod the Supra you could brag about how your stock 2jz Engine is holding 950 horsepower =P

true brand new Z are in the 30's......94,95,97,98 TT 6spd supras with <50kmiles are around 28-32g's

BPU++ ona supra is like high 400 hp......highway queen !!!
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