Evo X vs. Evo VIII and IX
I wasn't being defensive until I edited 
There just isn't enough data to draw a logical explanation imo. I honestly don't see how that's even possible when going off all the other data out there. There must be more to the story, but there isn't a story to read.
There just isn't enough data to draw a logical explanation imo. I honestly don't see how that's even possible when going off all the other data out there. There must be more to the story, but there isn't a story to read.
i think the S-AWC is a great display for the technology in the X, to success fully over come, on the disadvantage it gets from the weight - power - shape - size etc.
In the bigger picture , i think it makes it even more valuable. The fact an average Joe can drive the car competitive , let say vs. the 370Z.
Which is a big deal if you think about it.
The S-AWC benefits will be even more vivid when you actually start shaving weight and gain WHP.
The S-AWC will not drive the car for you , but certainly will help. The true driver car is in my definition:
when you dont have to fight with the car, you can smoothly work with it.
In the bigger picture , i think it makes it even more valuable. The fact an average Joe can drive the car competitive , let say vs. the 370Z.
Which is a big deal if you think about it.
The S-AWC benefits will be even more vivid when you actually start shaving weight and gain WHP.
The S-AWC will not drive the car for you , but certainly will help. The true driver car is in my definition:
when you dont have to fight with the car, you can smoothly work with it.
I definitely agree about the average driver thing, yea. Car's not driving for you, but it's def getting closer I'd say. Like I said, I think Mitsu is on it's way to developing a "perfect" full performance traction control system
Again, there is no way to determine an answer to your question without more data and story. In the end I don't see how it's possible myself (speaking as a true racer). The STi is disadvantaged in every single area besides weight and power, but that usually doesn't make up a race... corners do.
don't be so defensive. this is not a shootout - i'm comparing the times here. the sti, known for being an understeering so and so on the track, manages to average times very close to the Evo X (in all tests), despite its superior chassis, sayc/sawc, grippier tires? Interesting
Again, there is no way to determine an answer to your question without more data and story. In the end I don't see how it's possible myself (speaking as a true racer). The STi is disadvantaged in every single area besides weight and power, but that usually doesn't make up a race... corners do.
Who knows? They're clearly well matched cars in terms of performance. I don't think there is much more you can draw out of this discussion.
The JDM X's not that heavy, you know that =]
I definitely agree about the average driver thing, yea. Car's not driving for you, but it's def getting closer I'd say. Like I said, I think Mitsu is on it's way to developing a "perfect" full performance traction control system
I definitely agree about the average driver thing, yea. Car's not driving for you, but it's def getting closer I'd say. Like I said, I think Mitsu is on it's way to developing a "perfect" full performance traction control system
Mainly because as i stated before the lack of US spec crash beam and the almost empty trunk. Like no spear tires or tools. that is alone almost 100 LB
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It'll even blow you mind more after you have it tuned. The car really shines once you get that pig-rich factory tune fixed.
Id like to drive one but there are 0 FS near me. I have read alot of reviews and they all seem great. For around $25k I dont think I can get a better car. I am hoping to go to a dealership and drive the 1 2010 Evo X I found but I dont think they are going to let me.