Evo vs Cobra Mustang Debate on www.svtperformance.com board
Originally posted by gvr4wd
I call it BS because Rustangs cannot run 11's without at least slicks even with superchargers boosted up. You call that simple pulley swap? If you want to get the facts straight, give me the exact numbers for who has run 11s with only the pulley (nothing else), then I'll shut up.
You said you have owned two, what are your times? You never stated your times, but others.
I call it BS because Rustangs cannot run 11's without at least slicks even with superchargers boosted up. You call that simple pulley swap? If you want to get the facts straight, give me the exact numbers for who has run 11s with only the pulley (nothing else), then I'll shut up. You said you have owned two, what are your times? You never stated your times, but others.
[edit] Here, you can even see the video too: http://hangar13.net/movies/ufo11962.mpeg
Last edited by UFO; May 4, 2003 at 11:24 AM.
Originally posted by JaReDbOy
im not plain dumb, im just pointing out a simple ironic fact that you are all talking smack about the Evo and dont even drive one. in fact, you drive less than an Evo, you drive a regular lancer.. now tell me, who's the dumb one now?
im not plain dumb, im just pointing out a simple ironic fact that you are all talking smack about the Evo and dont even drive one. in fact, you drive less than an Evo, you drive a regular lancer.. now tell me, who's the dumb one now?
actually no im 22, and i wasnt saying you need an evo to post, all i was saying is you of all ppl shouldnt rip on it when you drive a freakin lancer es. what happened to that amazing mustang that does 11's.. do you still have it? ( im not being sarcastic)
No more name calling you b@$t@rd'$!! 
That said, as an EVO owner I have to say that I really like the new 03 cobra. I had a choice of three cars when I was shopping for cars. The Sti was one possibility but not readily available, and the Cobra was the other contender.
The Cobra really appealed to my musclecar past, but I really wanted an AWD car that could be fitted with snows for inclement weather. Since I already own a Syclone that fills my straight line acceleration needs, I decided to go for the road racer action with the EVO. BTW- This isn't a slap at the Cobra as I have owned many Fords in the past.
Anyway, I was thinking what would really be interesting would be to take a new Cobra, a new EVO, and a new Sti. All with similar miles on the odo, and all stock. Each car/driver gets to invest $2,000 in mods of choice, with the understanding that the cars have to remain street legal(ie no slicks, or open exhaust). All must run the same high octane pump gas.
Start out with a baseline dyno, then re-dyno after the mods are installed. Once the cars are modded, perform a series of performance tests to determine how these cars shake out. I really wonder what the results would be.
I know the Mustangs can be easily modded for sure, the EVO's can also be easily/cheaply modded, and I am sure the Sti will be similarly responsive to mods.
Although I doubt this kind of "shootout" will ever happen in a controlled head-to-head-to-head test fashion, it really represents what most of these cars will be like on the street. Very few will remain stock, and most people will be willing to spend a couple of G's on mods for more power.
People who drive performance cars all have egos of some sort, and healthy comp is what makes it challenging. The ability to get the edge and be over-the-top is truly what makes owning a fast car fun.
See you out there!
That said, as an EVO owner I have to say that I really like the new 03 cobra. I had a choice of three cars when I was shopping for cars. The Sti was one possibility but not readily available, and the Cobra was the other contender.
The Cobra really appealed to my musclecar past, but I really wanted an AWD car that could be fitted with snows for inclement weather. Since I already own a Syclone that fills my straight line acceleration needs, I decided to go for the road racer action with the EVO. BTW- This isn't a slap at the Cobra as I have owned many Fords in the past.
Anyway, I was thinking what would really be interesting would be to take a new Cobra, a new EVO, and a new Sti. All with similar miles on the odo, and all stock. Each car/driver gets to invest $2,000 in mods of choice, with the understanding that the cars have to remain street legal(ie no slicks, or open exhaust). All must run the same high octane pump gas.
Start out with a baseline dyno, then re-dyno after the mods are installed. Once the cars are modded, perform a series of performance tests to determine how these cars shake out. I really wonder what the results would be.
I know the Mustangs can be easily modded for sure, the EVO's can also be easily/cheaply modded, and I am sure the Sti will be similarly responsive to mods.
Although I doubt this kind of "shootout" will ever happen in a controlled head-to-head-to-head test fashion, it really represents what most of these cars will be like on the street. Very few will remain stock, and most people will be willing to spend a couple of G's on mods for more power.
People who drive performance cars all have egos of some sort, and healthy comp is what makes it challenging. The ability to get the edge and be over-the-top is truly what makes owning a fast car fun.
See you out there!
Originally posted by JaReDbOy
actually no im 22, and i wasnt saying you need an evo to post, all i was saying is you of all ppl shouldnt rip on it when you drive a freakin lancer es. what happened to that amazing mustang that does 11's.. do you still have it? ( im not being sarcastic)
actually no im 22, and i wasnt saying you need an evo to post, all i was saying is you of all ppl shouldnt rip on it when you drive a freakin lancer es. what happened to that amazing mustang that does 11's.. do you still have it? ( im not being sarcastic)
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Re: Evo vs Cobra Mustang Debate on www.svtperformance.com board
Originally posted by Scot
It is in the "Terminator" section (2003 Cobra Section).
I personally have both, and the Cobra is way faster once moving, but I think the Evo would actually win in a street race for ¼ mile or less.
On the street you don't get the benefit of a burnout, lowered tire pressure, etc..... plus the road is not nearly as sticky as the track. I cannot put my foot down in the cobra until well into 1st, almost 2nd gear depending on the road. I would think by then the evo is a good bit down the road.
at the end of the ¼ the cobra is going 110-115mph while the evo is going 100-105....but street races don't last that long and are not under perfect launching circumstances.
Just my opinion.
It is in the "Terminator" section (2003 Cobra Section).
I personally have both, and the Cobra is way faster once moving, but I think the Evo would actually win in a street race for ¼ mile or less.
On the street you don't get the benefit of a burnout, lowered tire pressure, etc..... plus the road is not nearly as sticky as the track. I cannot put my foot down in the cobra until well into 1st, almost 2nd gear depending on the road. I would think by then the evo is a good bit down the road.
at the end of the ¼ the cobra is going 110-115mph while the evo is going 100-105....but street races don't last that long and are not under perfect launching circumstances.
Just my opinion.
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Originally posted by Coolguy949
Yeah seriously....what are the chances you're going to see an evo and a cobra (both pretty rare still) pull up at the same intersection, both in the front of the lane and both wanting to race. Everytime I've seen a Cobra (which in only a couple times), it's an older guy driving 10MPH under the speed limit.
It's the same nonsense with the Evo vs. STi......what are the chances you're going to be in the same situation with and Evo vs and STi? Both at the same intersection, front of the lane, wanting to drag.
Just get the car you love the most and enjoy it.
Yeah seriously....what are the chances you're going to see an evo and a cobra (both pretty rare still) pull up at the same intersection, both in the front of the lane and both wanting to race. Everytime I've seen a Cobra (which in only a couple times), it's an older guy driving 10MPH under the speed limit.
It's the same nonsense with the Evo vs. STi......what are the chances you're going to be in the same situation with and Evo vs and STi? Both at the same intersection, front of the lane, wanting to drag.
Just get the car you love the most and enjoy it.
Originally posted by Secret Chimp
But you also didn't say anything good about the Evo in this thread, UFO.
If the Cobra is such a superior car, than why are you getting an Evo?
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But you also didn't say anything good about the Evo in this thread, UFO.
If the Cobra is such a superior car, than why are you getting an Evo?
SC~
I think I already answered the question as to why I was getting an Evo - I need a 4 door car. Next year, assuming my job holds, I will also own a Cobra and use it for a weekend 1/4 mile toy.
Is reading comprehension not a prerequisite in schools anymore?
Are manners not taught at home anymore?
have fun in the cobra and evo and ferrari and jet plane and speed boat and llama you are going to buy next year for weekend fun
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Originally posted by UFO
Is reading comprehension not a prerequisite in schools anymore?
Is reading comprehension not a prerequisite in schools anymore?
On this overwhelminly infantile note, I will be closing this thread.
UFO, members who reflect the arrogant attitude you conveyed in the thread above, usually don't keep their memberships to this site for too long.
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