Former STi owner.
Former STi owner.
Hey guys, I'm new here. I sold my Modded '06 STi last year and miss it a lot, it was by far my favorite car that I've owned. Currently I'm driving a '93 R32 Skyline GTSt.
Anyway, I'm thinking about crossing over to the darkside and buying a Evo X
. I haven't been to the dealer yet, but have any of you been put on a reserve list for the fisrt batch? Also i've been seeing a ton of pictures of prototypes, are their any pics out of what it will actually look like, I'm also intersted in the specs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Anyway, I'm thinking about crossing over to the darkside and buying a Evo X
. I haven't been to the dealer yet, but have any of you been put on a reserve list for the fisrt batch? Also i've been seeing a ton of pictures of prototypes, are their any pics out of what it will actually look like, I'm also intersted in the specs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I had R32 GTS-t in Japan. It was a great car. I loved the sound of straight six engine. It was easy to drift, too! You cannot compare RWD and AWD. They are differen. I like driving RWD better, but AWD has alot more traction and often time faster.
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Hey guys, I'm new here. I sold my Modded '06 STi last year and miss it a lot, it was by far my favorite car that I've owned. Currently I'm driving a '93 R32 Skyline GTSt (which is for sale BTW).
Anyway, I'm thinking about crossing over to the darkside and buying a Evo X. I haven't been to the dealer yet, but have any of you been put on a reserve list for the fisrt batch? Also i've been seeing a ton of pictures of prototypes, are their any pics out of what it will actually look like, I'm also intersted in the specs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Anyway, I'm thinking about crossing over to the darkside and buying a Evo X
. I haven't been to the dealer yet, but have any of you been put on a reserve list for the fisrt batch? Also i've been seeing a ton of pictures of prototypes, are their any pics out of what it will actually look like, I'm also intersted in the specs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Whats a joke? The RB20DET is a good engine, but when you've got a heavier chassis than the S13/S14 240's and the motor is heavier and produces less power than the SR20DET (sorry... Former nissan guy). BTW im not putting down your car. I love skylines of all forms and have driven a GTS-t and a R32 GT-R. As that said you cant compare AWD to RWD. RWD's are alot more fun... Nothing like alot of oversteer!
Come to the dark side though! I love my Evo and wouldnt give it up for the world... Unless it was a GT-R
Come to the dark side though! I love my Evo and wouldnt give it up for the world... Unless it was a GT-R
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Whats a joke? The RB20DET is a good engine, but when you've got a heavier chassis than the S13/S14 240's and the motor is heavier and produces less power than the SR20DET (sorry... Former nissan guy). BTW im not putting down your car. I love skylines of all forms and have driven a GTS-t and a R32 GT-R. As that said you cant compare AWD to RWD. RWD's are alot more fun... Nothing like alot of oversteer! Come to the dark side though! I love my Evo and wouldnt give it up for the world... Unless it was a GT-R
Come to the dark side though! I love my Evo and wouldnt give it up for the world... Unless it was a GT-R As for body goes, S14 was way too big to my taste. R32 GTS-t had smaller, tossable body. If you've drifted in both, then I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
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I have my AWD, but haven't given up my RWD. I just can't. RB20DET may produces less power than SR20DET, but it is silky smooth. I owned S15 Silvia and R32, and can tell you that the two engines' characteristics were totally different. If all you are looking for is power, then I guess SR would be better. But RB's smoothness is something I can never forget.
As for body goes, S14 was way too big to my taste. R32 GTS-t had smaller, tossable body. If you've drifted in both, then I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
As for body goes, S14 was way too big to my taste. R32 GTS-t had smaller, tossable body. If you've drifted in both, then I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
. I agree the RB20 is a silky smooth motor and i love the way it sounds. My only experience with a drifting RB20 is in a S13 hatch that was a friend and i just rode in it. I got to do donuts in the R32 GT-R though
You really can't compare a 2006 AWD 400 whp STi to a 15 year old Skyline, they're two different animals. As far as performance, the STi beats out the GTS-t by a long shot. It is pretty damn fun driving around a RHD skyline though, I get so much attention from random people...it actually gets really anoying.
I do have a possible sale pending on the Skyline. The last two sales fell through, so I'm keeping my options open. First person with $16k takes it...US titled, inspected, and full insurance.
I do have a possible sale pending on the Skyline. The last two sales fell through, so I'm keeping my options open. First person with $16k takes it...US titled, inspected, and full insurance.
Pics are here: http://www.vtrides.com/view_ride.php?id=234&h=f
Car has 97,000 Kilometers, motor has 32,000 Kilometers. Replaced old rubber powersteering, and fuel lines, added poly tie rod bushings, and installed a new alternator.
Other than that I haven't had any issues with the car. Body has some small dents and scratches caused by poor shipping from Japan. minor wear marks on the interior.
Car has 97,000 Kilometers, motor has 32,000 Kilometers. Replaced old rubber powersteering, and fuel lines, added poly tie rod bushings, and installed a new alternator.
Other than that I haven't had any issues with the car. Body has some small dents and scratches caused by poor shipping from Japan. minor wear marks on the interior.
