'06 EVO IX MR vs '06 STI
12-20-2005, 09:20 AM
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Evo 9 for sure... the 06 STI I'm sure is every bit as capable or more than the 05 ones but damn that front end just looks wierd.
And I'd get the normal Evo 9 than the MR. Save yourself 4-5K. The Evo 9 has a regeared 5 speed that has better acceleration than the old 5 speed and the aluminum roof for lower center of gravity is nice on the MR but not worth the extra cost. Bilstein dampers and BBS wheels sure, but if you're going to mod, its worthless anyway.
And I'd get the normal Evo 9 than the MR. Save yourself 4-5K. The Evo 9 has a regeared 5 speed that has better acceleration than the old 5 speed and the aluminum roof for lower center of gravity is nice on the MR but not worth the extra cost. Bilstein dampers and BBS wheels sure, but if you're going to mod, its worthless anyway.
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12-20-2005, 11:17 AM
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I liked the appeal of the EVO, but the Subaru just seemed to be the better choice. 1. Proximity of the dealer, 2. Strength of the company, 3. More torque/bigger motor
12-20-2005, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RU-X
think the weak link in the car is the tranny, but yeah,,, go evo!
12-20-2005, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RU-X
ahh clutch... tranny what evers, its somewhere in there
12-20-2005, 01:30 PM
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The clutch on the Evo dies quickly. It has something to do with instead of putting all the pressure on the tranny it goes to the clutch instead.
The only reason why I'd pick an STi over the Evo is the extra .5L really takes out a lot of turbo lag. Especially when the Evo needs to get up to... what is it 21 psi?
The only reason why I'd pick an STi over the Evo is the extra .5L really takes out a lot of turbo lag. Especially when the Evo needs to get up to... what is it 21 psi?
12-20-2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by STi-owns-evo
The clutch on the Evo dies quickly. It has something to do with instead of putting all the pressure on the tranny it goes to the clutch instead.
The only reason why I'd pick an STi over the Evo is the extra .5L really takes out a lot of turbo lag. Especially when the Evo needs to get up to... what is it 21 psi?
The only reason why I'd pick an STi over the Evo is the extra .5L really takes out a lot of turbo lag. Especially when the Evo needs to get up to... what is it 21 psi?
What does boost pressure have to do with turbo lag? Have you driven a 05 or 06 evo? The turbo lag is drastically reduced on the 05 over 03/04 and the 06 with Mivec even more so.
Originally Posted by STi-owns-evo
It has something to do with instead of putting all the pressure on the tranny it goes to the clutch instead.
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12-20-2005, 03:45 PM
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What's funny is that they had a similar argument on the Sac/Reno section and most people liked the WRX... here, everyone says Evo. LOL
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...&highlight=evo
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...&highlight=evo