View Poll Results: Choose which ones will influence your decision
Wow, 300hp, 300 ft-lbs from 2.5L Subaru boxer engine
152
22.25%
Proven tuning potential of the Mitsubishi 4G63
355
51.98%
Subaru\'s strong 6-speed manual tranny
138
20.20%
Mitsubishi\'s dependable 5-speed tranny
109
15.96%
DCCD on the STi... wish Evo had ACD
132
19.33%
Stock FMIC on the Evo
164
24.01%
Exterior looks
305
44.66%
Interior quality
148
21.67%
Gross Vehicle Weight
79
11.57%
I want to test drive both before deciding
165
24.16%
Price
261
38.21%
Body Shell Rigidity
133
19.47%
Brakes
163
23.87%
0 - 60 mph and 1/4 mile times
201
29.43%
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Evo vs. STI | Anything and Everything [ALL THREADS MERGED]
Evolving Member
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From: MD
for a reason too, but let's face reality for a moment... our lancers have potential but WRX's have natural talent. I'm not saying all wrx's are better than lancers ... i know some turbo lancers on this board have smoked some. Maybe things will turn around w/ the arrival of the new Lancer OZ or the EVOVIII
Originally posted by Score
Not only that. Subaru didnt put their car in FATF2, give it Euros
, or market it towards the whole FATF crowd. It is a smart marketing strategy but, I dont want to have a label or be a sterotype. That really pisses me off.
Edit: Count 'em. Three bold words people!
Not only that. Subaru didnt put their car in FATF2, give it Euros
, or market it towards the whole FATF crowd. It is a smart marketing strategy but, I dont want to have a label or be a sterotype. That really pisses me off.Edit: Count 'em. Three bold words people!
Fast and Furious did wonders on resale value on supras, and RX7's. Hopefully i'll do the same with our's.
Evolved Member
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Phoenix, AZ
EVO is built in Japan. Thus, quality and reliability should be good.
I agree that
dealer services could be better. Tempe here is pretty good, though the new GM is a jerk.
The Normal plant is getting better. THey have been the most improved plant on the efficiency list 3 years running and are noe the 32rd most efficient plant in the U.S. Also, warranty costs are down, which translates into better quality. The Eclipse is still on the Lemon list though...
then again, so is the Honda S2k.
I agree that
dealer services could be better. Tempe here is pretty good, though the new GM is a jerk.The Normal plant is getting better. THey have been the most improved plant on the efficiency list 3 years running and are noe the 32rd most efficient plant in the U.S. Also, warranty costs are down, which translates into better quality. The Eclipse is still on the Lemon list though...
then again, so is the Honda S2k.
Originally posted by gtr
Ahhh, the sti is so tempting. They sent letters saying april for arrivals. better hurry it up b4 i put a deposit for a sti.
My largest concern with the sti is handling. Which will handle better on tarmac? Too bad i can't afford both
Ahhh, the sti is so tempting. They sent letters saying april for arrivals.
better hurry it up b4 i put a deposit for a sti. My largest concern with the sti is handling. Which will handle better on tarmac? Too bad i can't afford both
People mentioned that the new sti uses closed deck block. I thought all engines are closed deck anyways how does that compare to the 4G63? Do we have a closed deck or is that only a variation used for boxter engines
Originally posted by Ben
The Impreza already met international crash test standards, EVO did not. So the EVO needed a lot more reinforcement to meet US regs. Wait, I've said to much.
The Impreza already met international crash test standards, EVO did not. So the EVO needed a lot more reinforcement to meet US regs. Wait, I've said to much.
another benefit of TMIC??..
Evolving Member
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Texas
Specially reinforced die-cast aluminum with integral cast iron cylinder liners, five main bearings, semi-closed open deck cylinder design
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Why do they always call the Evo the Dark Side?
Latest rumors on NASIOC are for a May release of the STi (just FYI)
As far as handling/1320/ - come on now, maybe 1% of the people here will actually be able to push either car to their limits. For the other 99% there will be no difference. Low-end torque however is something that you actually get to use every day I just bought a WRX (I like the bug eyes, I don't like the new style) - I figure that should keep me entertained for a while
There is one thing both of these cars should share though - tight tight suspension. Even the WRX suspension is a lil rough on road trips - my back trembles in fear of a 4 hour trip in an STi/Evo. I don't have a bad back or anything but I want to keep it that way
DCCD, AYC, ACD, yada yada, it's mostly mag racing masturbation.
-bd
As far as handling/1320/ - come on now, maybe 1% of the people here will actually be able to push either car to their limits. For the other 99% there will be no difference. Low-end torque however is something that you actually get to use every day
I just bought a WRX (I like the bug eyes, I don't like the new style) - I figure that should keep me entertained for a while There is one thing both of these cars should share though - tight tight suspension. Even the WRX suspension is a lil rough on road trips - my back trembles in fear of a 4 hour trip in an STi/Evo. I don't have a bad back or anything but I want to keep it that way
DCCD, AYC, ACD, yada yada, it's mostly mag racing masturbation.
-bd
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Yeah.....I like to have an Evo And STi..........STi is $2,000 more then the Evo...
Evo Vs STi
http://modernracer.com/subaruimprezawrxsti.html
http://modernracer.com/mitsubishilancerevo8.html
Evo Vs STi
http://modernracer.com/subaruimprezawrxsti.html
http://modernracer.com/mitsubishilancerevo8.html
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From: Earth
Originally posted by Butt Dyno
DCCD, AYC, ACD, yada yada, it's mostly mag racing masturbation.
-bd
DCCD, AYC, ACD, yada yada, it's mostly mag racing masturbation.
-bd
You should put that quote in your sig.Also I've been hearing rumors that the 2.5 engine is somewhat fragile and can't take much more power than stock. I think I'm coming back to the Evo...
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From: Why do they always call the Evo the Dark Side?
Originally posted by RaX
You should put that quote in your sig.
Also I've been hearing rumors that the 2.5 engine is somewhat fragile and can't take much more power than stock. I think I'm coming back to the Evo...
You should put that quote in your sig.Also I've been hearing rumors that the 2.5 engine is somewhat fragile and can't take much more power than stock. I think I'm coming back to the Evo...
A few people on NASIOC have turbo'd their 2.5 and blown their engines. Big surprise - turboing an engine that didn't come that way causing problems. Also, the regular EJ25 doesn't have forged everything, whereas the STi has always had forged everything
-bd