JDM's use both ACD/AYC on GSR and only ACD on RS. But the front LSD is standrad on both. We get a regular open diff for whatever reasons. Could be cost or could be not that bennificial without ACD. Who knows. Time will tell. Thanks for the quote i'm still waiting for my R&T.

Can't wait for the JDM VS US and STI VS evo shootouts

 

Well, I checked few sites on the Advan tires and found their Tire Catalog, but without the A046 to be seen through the eyes that can't read those symbols.

I did find a few movies that have some of the Advan tires testing, so here you go. There is a choice between the Advan 1, Advan 2, and Advan 3 site. Enjoy!!

From what I could see is that Yokohama has the Advan name reserved just for the top of the line tires. Over here in the use there is only one on sale and it is the competition Advan A033 model. After seeing those, I have hard time believing that EVOs will be equipped with just some average tire!


Fedja

 

Good find man! Now i want a Slyvia dammnit.

 

I have Toyo Poxes T1-S's as we speak, and the treadwear is 180 (I think). They're lasting a lot longer than the Bridgestones I had with only a 140 treadwear (bald in two years). 225/45-17's are around 150 a piece (if you shop around)--not too bad. They seem to be fairly progressive, handle well in the wet, and are decently light. I would sat 235/45'17's shouldn't be too much more expensive. When I get an Evo, this is what I plan on putting on them for street use.

Erik in LA


Sorry, checked the treadwear and it's 280, not 180. Pretty good.

 

Believe me Fedja there better than average but not top of the line performance tires.

Erik

 

Just got my issue of Road & Track--I'm most impressed with the 80-0 braking distance of 199 ft (for a 3200 lb car). According to R&T's Road Test Summary page, only bona-fide race cars, the Viper, and a 360 Modena Ferrari beats the Evo. Forget about doing the 1/4 mile, let's do some threshold braking! Also, the skidpad number of .97 g is pretty damn good too.

 

Sure would be great if there was a way to scan it so everyone can read the article..... hmmmmmm

 

People use to scan anything on this forum asap. Must be wrx fans whom already have the magazine and posting here. It's in newstand but I'm still waiting for my R&T issue.

 

awww man...is everyone talkin about the march issue, cuz they've only sent the feb issue to me so far

 

I don't know what all the strait line performance fuss is about. Even with a low 5 second 0-60 and a mid 13 second 1/4 mile, it can still kick most cars ***'s. You guys are talking like its the end of the world because its not turning sub 13's and 4.5's.
Yes, it may not be as fast as some earlier models, but its still very fast. Those times are just as fast or faster than most american V8's. I can still pull up to some Ta's, Mustangs, Camaro's, vettes, and basically most cars on the road and beat them or at least give them a hell of a race. I am not ragging on what anyone has said, but this is not a ferrari. It is a 30k sports car. With a few G's you can have a dominating force. I am still stoked about the evo's arrival, and I plan to lay the smackdown on all who opose me

 

With the right driver and conditions the stock EVO should be very capable of 4.8 and 13.5 times

 

I agree with you dave.


As for why do we care what the car will do the ¼ mile in..... welp... Bragging rights.... ¼ mile #'s mean something. The ability to drive up a twisty road fairly fast just doesn't say the same thing.

My s2000 and me got a 13.98, which is pretty impressive. If I did a 15.1 do you think I would tell anyone? Hell no.

 

I here where your coming from, but its only about a half second slower in the 1/4 mile. and a hair slower 0-60. I am just trying to defend the evo 8 from all these people who say a WRX is just as fast and the sti is out of the E8 league. I care much more about strait line performance than twisties, All I have is interstates around me anyway. But when you compare it to say a WS6 Ram air TA, it posts a 13.7 and 5.2. That is about as fast as american rides offer (excluding vettes and vipers) And we can still beat that stock.

 

Don't forget about the stock 03 Cobra (seems to be running mid to high 12s stock depending on the driver.)

Also, some Mustang mag did a test on the new Mustang Mach1 and they got a 13.13 @ 105 (or so, not sure exactly about the trap) out of the car completely STOCK!

 

I doubt that 13.1 for that Mach 1, but anyway.... the Cobra's run from 12.8 - 13.4 for a stock 2003 supercharged version. They are damn quick.

I think the best average S2000 drivers is at 14.0. There are a few that are in the 13.8 range but more are 14.2 or worse.

I saw a 03 cobra with a chip and intake run 12.2's at 118mph on 26psi in the stock tires.