STI or MR....Which is faster/quicker???
Oct 31, 2004, 09:40 PM
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STI or MR....Which is faster/quicker???
Hey guys, I've started browsing around here again after getting my MR. After I sold my 03' EVO, I have been absent and don't know much of what's been going on and what is being talked about.
Anyway, I've tried looking for any comparison between 04'-05' STI's vs 05' MR and I can't seem to find anything. The last thing I remember is that the quarter mile between 03'-04' EVO's(5spd) vs. STI's were pretty much a drivers race but the STI having a little advantage and that the STI would pull on an EVO in the freeway. Now that we have the MR, is it faster/quicker than the STI or about even? Does the MR's 6spd, 5hp increase, 15lbs torque increase made much of a difference against the STI? Will an MR pull, hang or be even with an STI in the freeway? I have to ask these questions because I'm one of those people who never had the chance to drive both cars before making a decision because of stingy dealerships. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Anyway, I've tried looking for any comparison between 04'-05' STI's vs 05' MR and I can't seem to find anything. The last thing I remember is that the quarter mile between 03'-04' EVO's(5spd) vs. STI's were pretty much a drivers race but the STI having a little advantage and that the STI would pull on an EVO in the freeway. Now that we have the MR, is it faster/quicker than the STI or about even? Does the MR's 6spd, 5hp increase, 15lbs torque increase made much of a difference against the STI? Will an MR pull, hang or be even with an STI in the freeway? I have to ask these questions because I'm one of those people who never had the chance to drive both cars before making a decision because of stingy dealerships. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Get rid of that 1st gear rev limiter and you'll be quicker. Drivers race from what I can tell in stock forum but from a roll maybe the MR because it traps a lil higher in the 1320. Damn new 5000 rpm rev limiter in first to save Transfer case abuse.
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Thanks for that article. It was great to read but I was wondering of a results from regular guys maybe comparing it to their friends STI or something. It was also interesting to see from that article that the EVO MR puts 6 more hp than the STI and only 1lb less torque than the STI. Any one else have real world comparison between the two?
Thanks for that article. It was great to read but I was wondering of a results from regular guys maybe comparing it to their friends STI or something. It was also interesting to see from that article that the EVO MR puts 6 more hp than the STI and only 1lb less torque than the STI. Any one else have real world comparison between the two?
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MR, I have my doubts on the STI being quicker than the 2005 GSR or RS. I even have my doubts of the STI being quicker than 03 and 04 EVO models. Before somebody foolishly says 300HP>271-276HP, um check the dyno numbers and you may be in for some big surprises, the difference isn't as big as you think, sometimes there is no difference at all.