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Evolving Member
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Sconsin
Originally Posted by silversleeper
Even though i dont own an evo, I am still looking into this new trans. From what i can see i think those "HARD CORE" guy will be kicking themselves in the future when there getting there buts kicked on what ever course they dicide to drive. Ive seen vids on that trans going up against a car with 20+ more horsepower. That trans just shifts sooooo much faster and plus it keeps pulling while the guy with the clutch is still shifting. Check it out if your a real performance person, you may be surprised. Hell if i do decide to get an evo my next time out ill probly get one with a paddle shifter instead.
I did check it out, it is a great system but I was bored after 5 minutes and felt like I was playing a bad videogame. I want to shift my car, I want to be rewarded for driving well and punished for driving poorly, I want to rocket down a straight and downshift from 5th to 2nd for the sharp turn at the end of it, I want to be able to modulate my speed through a turn like no computer will ever be able to do for me.
What if a car could steer itself around a track faster than any human could, would you think that makes it better? I want to be involved, I love driving and I love shifting through gears. I have no problems with being human and knowing mistakes will occur. I'll have a hell of a lot more fun making those mistakes than the guy pushing his cold sweaty little button attached to his steering wheel. In fact DSG works so well there's absolutely no reason to even use the buttons. Driving at the track will be just like swifter drive through your neighborhood, oh joy!
Don't get me wrong, it's a great system, but I'll take mine manual please.
Evolving Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Trabuco Canyon, CA
Originally Posted by JeffR116
It doesn't make sense to me why MMNA would stop the sale of their flagship vehicle for an entire year.
Evolving Member
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Los Angeles,CA
Originally Posted by WhatNoise???
The IXs could fetch a fair share of pennies for resale. Only one year of production … last 4G63 … last CT9A. 
i just dont think they can afford to not sell evo for a whole year, i mean arent they losing a **** load of money even with evos selling like hot cakes right now? but i supposed this makes my decision on getting a 9 easier this summer,trade it for an X in 3 years(since i dont want the first batch with all the bugs)
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Earth
I don't believe it's the side air bags that matter. The frontal air bags must conform to the new advanced air bag standard which just so happens to be mandatory for all vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2006.
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPA...y-19/i9924.htm
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPA...y-19/i9924.htm
Evolving Member
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by Sleeper2G
the premo model with the paddle shift is going to be way more than 35k, they are moving it up to compete with the M3 market
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From: Dirty Jersey
Originally Posted by Evo9"Miss Rose"
EVO X Concept looks like a Mini Mustang... ill stick with my IX and ill stick with MANUAL
Evolving Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Trabuco Canyon, CA
Originally Posted by RaX
I don't believe it's the side air bags that matter. The frontal air bags must conform to the new advanced air bag standard which just so happens to be mandatory for all vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2006.
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPA...y-19/i9924.htm
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPA...y-19/i9924.htm