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Mar 24, 2008 | 05:58 AM

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sblvro

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Originally Posted by si_to_evo

I drove my friend IX MR(stock) for quite a bit yesterday. I failed to notice if it was faster than my stock X. Steering wheel had more twitchy response and that was it. Handling and acceleration were same to me. Also it didn't felt any lighter either.

I am very happy with my X

and will be more after an air intake, catback, and some other bolt ons from AMS

I guess you didn't let him drive your X did you? j/k

Mar 24, 2008 | 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBonus

The power delivery is very similar to the VIII/IX. It has the same dog-slow delivery with a rush of boosted power around 3000 RPMs of the previous cars. The only difference is that it doesn't run out of steam in the higher RPMs.

That's what I was thinking... People keep saying the IX pulled hard all the way to redline, but mine sure as hell didn't. The X however shows no signs of giving up past 5500rpm.

I agree with MrBonus' entire statement...

Mar 24, 2008 | 07:46 AM

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My IX stock would bust my X stock in a straight line. They made within 2whp of each other, but the X has 300 more pounds to lug around.

The X does not fall off as bad up top, but a simple Mivec flash on the IX, and was cured immediately.

Mar 24, 2008 | 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EvoXstylin

Good review but come on "like a camry on steroids" it's so much better than that....

So what would be more appropriate??

Lancer on steroids?

Mar 24, 2008 | 09:57 AM

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So what would be more appropriate??

Lancer on steroids?

Not Camry thats for sure.

Mar 24, 2008 | 10:09 AM

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mxpop

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^^ How about a Ferrari Enzo on Ritalin/ludes/Prozac/etc.......

Mar 24, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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So what would be more appropriate??

Lancer on steroids?

I prefer "four door go kart with upgraded comfort amenities."

Mar 24, 2008 | 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kdogg71

What the hell

Mine runs out of steam past 5500rpm like crazy. It is either running to rich or boost drops way to low.

Mar 24, 2008 | 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by love9sick

What the hell

Mine runs out of steam past 5500rpm like crazy. It is either running to rich or boost drops way to low.

Yeah I hear that. Probly get an AMS MBC and Intake soon to get that 45whp that has been advertised.

Everyone seems to state that these things run pig rich from the factory.

Mar 24, 2008 | 10:57 AM

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Nice write up, i think i was reading a post by DB saying that the X runs pig rich stock. Honestly the more I look at it, i really dont like the X at all.

Mar 24, 2008 | 11:20 AM

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you guys are right about the top end, the x does not drop off at all

Mar 24, 2008 | 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by love9sick

What the hell

Mine runs out of steam past 5500rpm like crazy. It is either running to rich or boost drops way to low.

If driven correctly, my stock VIII would pin me to the seat until redline... it didn't give up. I'm surprised to hear IX owners say anything different...

Mar 24, 2008 | 12:03 PM

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Nice write up, i think i was reading a post by DB saying that the X runs pig rich stock. Honestly the more I look at it, i really dont like the X at all.

I will say this, you must drive it to completely understand it. Some of my assumptions were confirmed on my test drive, however more was discovered. I really only got a glimpse of what it can do. I really wish I could have driven the car with the TCS turned off...I think it would have been alot more fun. Regardless of what others have said about the acceleration - I can not agree that it feels "just as fast." Its physically impossible for it to feel just as fast considering the inferior power/weight ratio.

Its more enjoyable to drive than I thought it would be, but I dont think it is as enjoyable to drive as the IX. It all depends on your perception of "enjoyable," but to me its just not as hardcore of a car. For me, the more minimalist/hardcore, the better - its the main reason I bought an Evo in the first place.

Mar 24, 2008 | 12:09 PM

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[QUOTE=Canexican;5449982 For me, the more minimalist/hardcore, the better - its the main reason I bought an Evo in the first place.[/QUOTE]

exactly. The X comes off soft at first glance. I'll probably go test drive one, but it would be hard to buy one over my 2.3 HTA35r evo