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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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I came from a 240sx that had a very tiny t25 and virtually no turbo lag even running 14psi (a lot for that turbo) and when I first drove my VIII before I bought it I thought it was just as fast as my 240sx even though it had a TBE and mbc, but no tune at the time. The day before I picked up the car I was getting on the highway and the guy that owned the Evo got on the highway just behind me and stuck on my tail all the way down the on ramp, but when we actually got on the highway I was still going full throttle at 14psi in my 240sx and he blew by me like it was nothing! So i guess I'm saying that the Evo had an even smoother feel to me than my 240sx, but it did have very aggressive coilovers on it too.
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kingofmalaka101
I just test drove the 06 evo mr and wow. i was disapointed.. i felt more power come out of my toyota.. haha
the lag in the turbo wasso bad and it wasnt a race feel it was a luxory feel to smooth for my taste i was very very disapointed.
does any1 no if the evo i drove was just ****ty or sumthin it had only 17000 miles on it. just it wasnt hitting anythinggood..
i mean top end it was quick but arent those cars supost 2 be quick on both ends
i hope your driving is better then your grammar....that could be your problem right there
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDream
I personally didn't like the feel of any of the 06s I drove. I opted for the Evo8 which IMO felt more powerful low end. My advice is try driving a few more and then make an assumption. I test drove many evos at least ten times before I bought mine. But I must say I was hooked when I first drove an 05 MR. Give the 8 a try, you may feel that its different
probably cause mivec makes the power more smoother and usable

feel means nothing. if you want to feel fast put blown out shocks on your car and feel that baby rock back. you will feel like your pushing 1000whp.
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDream
I didn't say it felt faster, I said it felt more powerful low end. I just never felt that the MIVEC was all that great. I would still take an 8 to this day over the 9.
I am sure most people on here will completely disagree with you on all 3 of the above statements. Me being one of them.
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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he prolly drove one that used to be modded and returned to stock, had boost leaks etc
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by I4UnderPressure
I am sure most people on here will completely disagree with you on all 3 of the above statements. Me being one of them.
That's ok, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I wasn't looking for anyone to back me up. Nobody can tell someone that their feelings are off or abnormal. I was making a statement that I felt the 8 was more responsive.

I like the 9, I think it is a great car, wasn't for me though.
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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I'll pay a mod to close this thread.
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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he is a first time driver on stick and probably didnt know what he was doing. i think my mr is pretty fast and i had an evo 8 and didnt like it but i wouldnt trade my ix mr for anything learn how to drive the car first and enjoy it. you will see
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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I think it's because the Ford Ranger is such a TORQUE MONSTER. I could be wrong though
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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lol I wonder if this guy will ever come back to evom..
you guys are mean! lol
Oh well, if you dont know how to drive manual I'm sure any automatic car will feel faster when you put your foot on the gas
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDream
I personally didn't like the feel of any of the 06s I drove. I opted for the Evo8 which IMO felt more powerful low end. My advice is try driving a few more and then make an assumption. I test drove many evos at least ten times before I bought mine. But I must say I was hooked when I first drove an 05 MR. Give the 8 a try, you may feel that its different
mivec need i say more
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Weird when I test drove my 9 the first thing I thought is, "wow this has such better low-end than my Evo 8 ever had". The MIVEC on the IX makes the low-end so much more useable.



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