The EVO has owned the STi for some time. Will this be the same now that the EVO hasn't got ACD/AYC that led arguably to its superior handling.

OR will the STi have the EVO for lunch.

 

Of course, not having the AYC and ACD will limit the EVO's handling capabilities. In addition, the lack of limited slip in the front will also hurt.

Don't let any fool convince you that a combination of open/viscous diffs is superior to the AYC,ACD,Front LSD combo just because some racing versions of the EVO and STI come with cheap diffs. The reason certain racing versions come with cheap hardware is because the people buying those cars will upgrade the hardware depending on what type of racing they will participate in and what the rules specify, etc. The reason for eliminating the good diffs for the US version has to do with money and mitsu's perception of their target market. Pure and simple.

Given that the USDM EVOs suspension is excellent, the EVO will probably still handle really well compared to ordinary sports cars, but i doubt it will be able to match the JDM EVO and the USDM/JDM STIs. The main area where the US EVO's handling will suffer from it's cheap differential hardware is during corner exits. It simply will not be able to put down power as effectively as a car with LSDs in all three distribution points.

On the power side, The JDM EVO makes about 30-40 horsepower more than the US version. That too will hurt to some degree. And yes, you can always modify the car but then you run the risk of jeopardizing the car's warranty, drivability and resale value.

I have driven an EVO VI and I love it It is one of the best cars I have ever driven.

When Sube gave us the diluted WRX the arena was different. They were the first ones in the market, and therefore the risks were higher. With the WRX's success, Mitsu should have known better. I feel that Mitsubishi is reacting rather than being proactive in the US market.

I really want Mitsu to bring a proper EVO to the US. I want to see an all out war between Subaru and Mitsubishi. Remember, the more competitive the arena, the better it is for the consumer.

 

The car will not corner as well as an Evo with AYC/ACD but according to all the euro magazines, the U.S. Evo is more fun to drive. Plenty of nice controlled drifting like previous Evos. The Evo 8 with ACD/AYC is so good at turning that it takes insane acts to get it to drift according to CAR. I'd rather have a car that's more fun to drive than one that handles a bit better at a limit i'll never reach. Then again, i'm not racing the car.

 

Everything about your post assumes that the Evo will be outhandled by the Sti, and perhaps even OWNED by it. For one thing, the former car is just now getting into the hands of eager customers. The other is a collection of stats and conjecture. Others may feel that it was very important to introduce this car in the sub 30K category and make it a rock solid car to own without horrible maintenance issues. Until we see a head2head USDM test of an Evo8 versus an Sti, we won't be able to assume that Mitsu has made a mistake by not bringing "a real Evo" as you put it.

 

Ditto.

 

We need Claudius' opinion regarding this

 

Hopefully so... I have great hope in the Evo and love the car... I still think it will have potential but without the systems it had before in Japan, the WRX STI seems like a very very opponent to beat...But we'll just have to wait and see...

 

So does everyone agrees that we need a dealer installed optional 1.5way ralliart front diff under warrentee thru ralliarts

 

Cheers to that Claudius Well said.

 

man! Claudius you know a lot

 

Mitsu doesn't have active diffs in the rally cars?

 

Cladius doesn't know about Super AYC. Now that thing rocks!!

 

Word.

That's probably the only thing I'd do to the tranny, albeit not immediately.

I remember Claudius describing the limitations of ACD/AYC in other threads. He's already modded the poop outta his car already, so I'd tend to believe what he says.