Along with 2 drive wheels ... =)

I traded in my '00 New Beetle 1.8t for an '06 Graphite Gray MR SE.



(Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic ... I'll take more later I'm sure)

It took a little getting used to, but the switch from FWD to AWD is a nice change. I've gotten shifting and rev-matching down fairly well, but I'm still getting used to the close ratio gearbox. *shift, shift, shift, shift, shift ...*

The seats are AMAZING! Driving poistion is a little less comfortable than the VW due to less adjustment options .. the VW's have telescoping steering wheels and height adjustable seats. It is definately worth getting used to though.

I simply cannot wait to get past the break in so I can really lay in to to throttle and really "drive" this beast.

A little about myself:

I've been in the "Import scene" for around 6 years or so. My Beetle was slightly modded with chipped ECU, CBE, CAI, springs/struts and big shiny wheels. I've wanted an Evo since the Lancer first hit the states .. it was a big let down when I found that the Evo wasn't coming for a while.

I may have been one of the few people that never considered an STi. I love that the Evo has the same 2.0l motor that the rally cars run, while the STi had to step up the displacement to compete in the "real world."

I'm a fairly knowledgeable guy when it comes to cars. I learned alot while modding my Beetle ... alot about turbo systems mainly. All of the males in my family are mechanics. So, by default, I am too.

Some of you may have seen some of my posts here over the last couple of months. I try to give useful feedback to topics when I have something to add, and try not to "flame."

Anyway, i'm glad to finally own one of these wonderful cars and look forward to the many years of enjoyment I see in the future.

 

welcome u'll love ur car, esp. after u break it in

 

Way to get rid of the queer sphere

Sorry, just playin' man. I heard someone call it that one time and I almost died laughing.

Welcome to the club!

 

Strangely, I never heard that one ... funny though. And it's got flames on it so it's that much worse ...

 

Congrats and welcome to the "club". Just on a side note, I don't think the posters before me realise that you are not a "man". I think you'll love the evo and there are a lot of great people on these forums.

 

I'm not? Thatls news to me ... lol. I mention the males in my family because the females aren't mechanics .. just being specific

 

(double post ... stupid Comcast)

 

Welcome to the site, great heading for this thread.

 

Nice upgrade.

 

Please, no flames on this one?

those hyundai's in the back looks fast!

 

congrats

 

Of course ... it's already in the paint shop for some ghost flames and a little flying guy on the side. Or, ummm ... not. I haven't liked the flames in years ... just didn't see a reason to spend the cash to repaint it.

Ya, one of those Hundais blew by my when I was leaving ... I was in the turning lane though so I'm not sure if that's a win for him or not because I think my blinker had him by half a car ...

 

Haha big upgrade myfriend

nice car!

TAKE CARE OF IT PLEASE!.. n do urself 3 huge favors.. dont break it in, oil change at 1k miles, and put ur first mod on around 500 haha

then ull be a G.

 

Congrats! Post some better pictures when you get a chance.

 

Only cost me $31k for 90hp ... I think I came out on top of that deal.