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Sep 22, 2006 | 06:06 PM

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emagdnim8

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I'm a wrx to Evo convert.
My wrx was pretty well modded. A modded wrx doesn't even come close to an Evo unless you have lsd's and a good trans. Get a IX, you won't be disappointed.

Sep 23, 2006 | 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by E-Wrex

After a year of heavily modding a WRX, the tranny finally went. Anyody who's read anything about wrx's know that the 5 speed manny has a tendency to fail at any decent amout of power. I'm busy right now taking it all apart and bringing it back to stock so I can tow it over to my dealership, have them fix the tranny, and then sell it. I knew this day would come, I was just hoping it wouldn't. The sad thing is: I wasn't driving it hard at all when it failed. I know these things tend to happen when modding cars, but it's time to move on, and now the big question so many have asked in times past: STi or EVO?

They are both good cars, I know that. I've never driven an EVO, but have driven quite a few STi's, both stock and very heavily modded. I did a bit of research before I bought my WRX, but mostly just reviews and such, and it wasn't until I found the forums that I found out that WRXs are notorious for smashing trannies to bits, even at stock power levels. Now I'm here to get it straight from the horses mouth. Is it worth it to go all the way with a 2005 MR as compared to say an 03 standard evo 8? Would I totally regret it or are they "basically the same car". I have much to read, but I'm not sure where to begin. I know they have certain clutch issues, but I have no problem changing one out for an aftermarket unit. My other choice is an 06 STi with the uber forged internals and slick new front facia, but i kind of want to change things up. I'm also sick of half the *******s on Nasioc, so a new car community would be a good thing as well

Basically, what differences would I expect between a IX MR and an evo VIII

The reason that WRXs always pop their trannies are because they're welded and seamed right down the middle. The cases literally split. Not cool.

I wouldn't purchase a 2003 Evo. They had some problems that needed correcting. You're better off with the 2005 MR.

Sure, you can get a 2006 STI, but they don't have forged internals.

As for NUTSAC (Nasioc), they're the biggest jackasses on the Net. I can tell you from experience that EvoM is a much better community than NUTSAC, hands down. I've met a lot of cool people from this site, whereas I wouldn't even bother with the majority of those Honda-converts over on NUTSAC. NUTSAC is the Subaru ricer forum of the Net, followed by Fanboy Central, otherwise known as IWSTI.

Obviously, I love the STi/STI, but it wouldn't stop me from buying an Evo. Drive both of them back to back on the same roads, and then make your decision. You may find that you like the STI more, or you may not.

Just figure it this way; regardless of which one you choose, you made the right choice. There is no wrong choice when it comes to these cars.