Debating on buying an Evo..

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Dec 5, 2003 | 01:45 PM

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RaDZio

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Dec 5, 2003 | 01:49 PM

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There is more but you'll have to buy the magazine, also buy "CAR" magazine Evo got to a 2nd place(1st went to vaxuall vx220) beating ferrraris and Porsches(and about 50 other cars)

Dec 5, 2003 | 01:54 PM

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Youre awesome man! thanks a ton

Dec 5, 2003 | 01:57 PM

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Automobile has different covers for the subscriber and newstand issues. Contents are the same. Next time, open the magazine

Dec 5, 2003 | 05:30 PM

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i was in a hurry

forgive me

Dec 10, 2003 | 12:30 PM

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so does that help in your decision on getting the evo?

Dec 10, 2003 | 12:54 PM

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Do not get the Evo. It doesn't have any stability systems and is very unstable. The only thing it's good for is doing doughnuts......

Dec 10, 2003 | 09:04 PM

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Strap that flame suit on. Doughnuts in an EVO...??? send me a video..

Dec 10, 2003 | 09:29 PM

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The article I read about the Sport ABS mentioned that it sensed lateral gs, longitudinal gs, steering angle and wheel spin. I'm guessing that the system is "AYC"-like when the ABS is activated. I haven't tested it yet...

I also came from an S4. I don't miss it.

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Dec 11, 2003 | 04:34 AM

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Re: Debating on buying an Evo..

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Originally posted by ChandlerBing
A friend of mine who owns a 360 and an Evo prefers his evo to his ferrari. This astounded me...

I had the exact same experience! A close friend of mine in Istanbul had a mildly modded Evo 6--Tommi Makinen Edition that he sold to get a Ferrari 355 Challenge car. Everyday he complained how the Evo was so much more fun, accelerated better, braked better, and was more controllable at the limit. (By the way, this guy is an accomplished road racer and is now a factory driver on the Fiat/Abarth rally team...so he REALLY drove the Ferrari hard.) The 355 Challenge was so freaking fast, plus the 355 is generally considered one of the sweetest handling modern Ferraris. I couldn't believe that the Evo could be better.

Then he broke down and bought another Evo 6--TME, but this one was stock and a little beat up. I never had so much fun in a car! I was totally blown away by the car in every respect. That's when I knew I had to get one. Sadly, I had to wait several years before an Evo became available in the US. Now that I have one, I'm in heaven!

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Originally posted by ChandlerBing
My question about traction control is more regarding the yaw of the car, for instance, say I had to do an emergency lane change in the rain on the highway, what systems would protect me?

Your brain, your reflexes, and your right foot. Seriously, the Evo 8 doesn't have any active safety systems besides EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution) and ABS. It's a very high-strung car with hyperactive reflexes. You really need to be in control and focused when driving hard. That's what I love about the car!

When I was still driving BMW's, the first thing I would do before heading out on the track is to disable the stability/traction control and disconnect the ABS relay. All that electronic crap really interferes with track driving because it makes your car unpredictable at the limit. I love how the Evo is a real drivers car that rewards smooth, positive inputs and forces the driver to step up. Not everyone is comfortable with that, so you have to seriously consider whether the car is right for your driving style.

Emre

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Dec 11, 2003 | 04:39 AM

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I just went to the store looking for the jan 04 issue and there is no mention of the evo

The news-stand version has a BMW 6-series on the cover.

Emre

Dec 26, 2003 | 02:12 AM

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That is great! I just hope that they make at least ACD available in the near future in US...

I had a chance to drive 5 ,6tme, 7 and 8 (8 is under my name too

) All I can say is, if you drive it hard, really hard, then go with the evo! You would love it... it is awd so it takes less skills to drive it hard..

Good luck

Mehmet Yazici

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