high end acceleration sucks...
It is very possible for an RSX type S to pull on highway. With hondata chip and intake and exaust people are pulling high 13's. This is with 60ft of 2.1 -2.2. One of strongest point in evo is awd but without that in the factor such in a roll rsx will pull on stock evo or even mildly moded.
but that just only in a roll
but that just only in a roll
Dude, get a boost controller and a flash on top of an exhaust. Stock should have easily pulled the RSX. You got 71 more HP and tons of torque.
He got the jump on you because of your downshift. You sacrificed some time and he got you. You know, all it takes is a hesitation and a slower car can get ahead. At 80, you should have just floored it in 5th.
He got the jump on you because of your downshift. You sacrificed some time and he got you. You know, all it takes is a hesitation and a slower car can get ahead. At 80, you should have just floored it in 5th.
The top end accleration IS weak compared to the 0-80, but with a few simple mods can be made to be just as strong. Get an exhaust and tuning. Right now my evo pulls like a freight train all the way to 7800 in 4th gear, and I haven't put on the boost controller and fuel pump, or get retuned.
Once you get to the stage 4 Buschur or the 1+ Vishnu or comparable mods, you will so badly beat an RSX type S you won't even bother playing with them. Then, you wait for the Corvettes, Mustang Cobras, M5s, etc.
Once modded properly, the Evo pulls like a bat out of hell from 80 to 140. Past that, I can't say....
Once modded properly, the Evo pulls like a bat out of hell from 80 to 140. Past that, I can't say....
Last edited by Smogrunner; Mar 7, 2004 at 06:02 PM.
In Timeout
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
lol, and just when you think the, Mitsu sucks, my clutch sucks, my paint sucks, mitsu is watching you, someone has to start the **** all over again. 
Originally posted by Chris in HB
Buddy, I've read 18,000,000 threads about this or that being bad on the Evo. On any given day, the Evo will lose to a number of cars, whether from a poor launch, a missed shift, not enough throttle, etc. etc. The top-end doesn't suck compared to 90% of cars out there. It sucks when you expect the Evo to be a McLaren F1 for $30,000. Not flaming you, but just tired of hearing about every damn thing the Evo supposedly sucks at.
If you want top-end pull for $30,000, buy an S2000. For all-around, I'll keep my Evo. Besides, is beating an RSX on the freeway that important to you? It's more fun letting them try to bait you and then just yawn as you look at them.
BTW - I don't think Evos suck - notice the rolled eyes..
Buddy, I've read 18,000,000 threads about this or that being bad on the Evo. On any given day, the Evo will lose to a number of cars, whether from a poor launch, a missed shift, not enough throttle, etc. etc. The top-end doesn't suck compared to 90% of cars out there. It sucks when you expect the Evo to be a McLaren F1 for $30,000. Not flaming you, but just tired of hearing about every damn thing the Evo supposedly sucks at.
If you want top-end pull for $30,000, buy an S2000. For all-around, I'll keep my Evo. Besides, is beating an RSX on the freeway that important to you? It's more fun letting them try to bait you and then just yawn as you look at them.
BTW - I don't think Evos suck - notice the rolled eyes..
Last edited by sonicevoboom; Mar 7, 2004 at 06:17 PM.
Newbie
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
EVO Top End Power
It continues to amaze me when I hear the stories of poor top end of an EVO. Stock, the car is the equal of almost anything on the road. Sure you probably can't pull a Z06 or even an older GM 455 Firebird (although the Firebird could not stay with you to 155) but you did not pay $51,000 for the car either. If you let a guy sucker you into a run when you are out of your power band, shame on you. My EVO has the Buscher Stage 2 treatment and I have not found anyone who can significantly pull me at any speed. Obviously, I have to be careful of my RPM's but that is not difficult if you are thinking about it.
Get an exhuast, intake, downpipe, reflash, and cams and you'll have no problem going 80-100 
. But really, was in a highly modded evo and they guy floored it right at 80mph in 5th, the car just zoomed to 100 in what seemed to be less than 4 seconds, not even.
. But really, was in a highly modded evo and they guy floored it right at 80mph in 5th, the car just zoomed to 100 in what seemed to be less than 4 seconds, not even.
Evolved Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
From: Texas
guess i still need to watch my RPMs in 3rd and 4th gear, I was thinking around 60- 70 maybe 3rd gear would be a better gear to run in. i dont remember off the top of my head where my shift point is but i can do better than 60 in 3rd . but your right if your talking about 80+ that would be 4th gear, but mine pulls hard better than any RSX i came across,
S2000 is not a good Top End car. i have one and the EVO stock is better top end IMO
Originally posted by Chris in HB
Buddy, I've read 18,000,000 threads about this or that being bad on the Evo. On any given day, the Evo will lose to a number of cars, whether from a poor launch, a missed shift, not enough throttle, etc. etc. The top-end doesn't suck compared to 90% of cars out there. It sucks when you expect the Evo to be a McLaren F1 for $30,000. Not flaming you, but just tired of hearing about every damn thing the Evo supposedly sucks at.
If you want top-end pull for $30,000, buy an S2000. For all-around, I'll keep my Evo. Besides, is beating an RSX on the freeway that important to you? It's more fun letting them try to bait you and then just yawn as you look at them.
BTW - I don't think Evos suck - notice the rolled eyes..
Buddy, I've read 18,000,000 threads about this or that being bad on the Evo. On any given day, the Evo will lose to a number of cars, whether from a poor launch, a missed shift, not enough throttle, etc. etc. The top-end doesn't suck compared to 90% of cars out there. It sucks when you expect the Evo to be a McLaren F1 for $30,000. Not flaming you, but just tired of hearing about every damn thing the Evo supposedly sucks at.
If you want top-end pull for $30,000, buy an S2000. For all-around, I'll keep my Evo. Besides, is beating an RSX on the freeway that important to you? It's more fun letting them try to bait you and then just yawn as you look at them.
BTW - I don't think Evos suck - notice the rolled eyes..
Last edited by EVO8 WHOA; Mar 7, 2004 at 08:23 PM.
Originally posted by EVO8 WHOA
S2000 is not a good Top End car. i have one and the EVO stock is better top end IMO
S2000 is not a good Top End car. i have one and the EVO stock is better top end IMO
Thread Starter
Evolving Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Orange County
so yah... i realized he pulled on me bc i hesitated too much. When he pulled next to me i was contimplating whether or not to show up the guy. So all the hesitation just set me back. ITS NOT MY DRIVING.. im a super dooper driver =)
YOU GUYS THINK CAMS will VOID WARRANTY?!
YOU GUYS THINK CAMS will VOID WARRANTY?!