09 ralliart vs 09 wrx
Jun 29, 2009, 11:54 AM
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Hehe i know its SST. I just put AT in it so its easier to describe the transmission. And yeah I know the transmission is expensive thats why the car had a very high price compared to its competitors. But damn the AWD are so much fun compared to my FWD MS3. But the power band of the MS3 is better. But in general i like the whole ralliart car. Design is very aggressive!
Yup this coming weekend I will test drive the WRX 265, I'm not really shopping for cars. I'm just having fun in test driving diff car models.
If I were to buy one, I will take the manager's offer to me the Evo X GRS rally red brand new for 25k! 0 APR for 48 months. But I dont want to start my debt from zero again. Already paid 1 year thru my MS3 and only have 14k left to pay it off.
Yup this coming weekend I will test drive the WRX 265, I'm not really shopping for cars. I'm just having fun in test driving diff car models.
If I were to buy one, I will take the manager's offer to me the Evo X GRS rally red brand new for 25k! 0 APR for 48 months. But I dont want to start my debt from zero again. Already paid 1 year thru my MS3 and only have 14k left to pay it off.
Jun 29, 2009, 12:14 PM
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Nah, it was a 330i, and it wasn't actually a race, just a "teaser" from 0-60, he pulled up right beside me and was revving his motor, and since the street was deserted, I played along. LOL, I didn't launch the car though, so my start was slow... and I sucked... upshifting below 6k RPM =X
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Jun 29, 2009, 01:20 PM
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Nah, it was a 330i, and it wasn't actually a race, just a "teaser" from 0-60, he pulled up right beside me and was revving his motor, and since the street was deserted, I played along. LOL, I didn't launch the car though, so my start was slow... and I sucked... upshifting below 6k RPM =X
then again, don't do it on the streets, go to a drag strip
(mods don't like illegal-street-racing talk in here; nope, no good...)
Jun 29, 2009, 02:09 PM
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Jun 29, 2009, 04:58 PM
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Um, correct me if I'm wrong, but won't the WRX tires need to be changed after a year or so as well? I mean, I know they're good, but they won't last forever. After the first year of ownership tires are a non-issue in terms of price and performance.
BTW, I like both vehicles (WRX and RA) and I grow tired of yet another "RA vs" thread, it's beginning to read like a Cobalt SS/TC vs Evo thread. No offense to the Cobalt owners.
Jun 29, 2009, 05:23 PM
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Jun 29, 2009, 06:06 PM
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Um, correct me if I'm wrong, but won't the WRX tires need to be changed after a year or so as well? I mean, I know they're good, but they won't last forever. After the first year of ownership tires are a non-issue in terms of price and performance.
BTW, I like both vehicles (WRX and RA) and I grow tired of yet another "RA vs" thread, it's beginning to read like a Cobalt SS/TC vs Evo thread. No offense to the Cobalt owners.
BTW, I like both vehicles (WRX and RA) and I grow tired of yet another "RA vs" thread, it's beginning to read like a Cobalt SS/TC vs Evo thread. No offense to the Cobalt owners.
Jun 29, 2009, 06:41 PM
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No contest for me cuz I'm a mitsu fanboi haha j/k... on a serious note, the TC-SST tranny is a marvel, somtimes I wish that should have gotten the MR instead of the GSR. Lightning quick shifts are really nice to have.... this coming from a guy who got smoked by a 330i (prolly was an automatic) from a stoplight couple of nights ago lol.
Nah, it was a 330i, and it wasn't actually a race, just a "teaser" from 0-60, he pulled up right beside me and was revving his motor, and since the street was deserted, I played along. LOL, I didn't launch the car though, so my start was slow... and I sucked... upshifting below 6k RPM =X
When it comes to brakes...the RA comes way short, its almost pathetic. I do recall a thread about someone trying to fit OEM VII/IX BBK Brembos onto the 09RA, can't seem to find the thread anywhere now, anyone know if that ever happened? If not, someone find a totalled VII/IX and try it out and confirm!
Back on topic, IMO, the 09 WRX and 09 RA appeal to similar, but yet different audiences. The WRX, with a stick, appeals to the adrenaline and fun seeking DD young to middle aged person. While the RA, with the SST, doesn't offer as much of an adrenaline rush (don't get me wrong, that rush is still there but, not as in-your-face) when manually shifting through the gears WOT, but offers a higher level of comfort and sophistication as a DD.
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Jun 29, 2009, 07:12 PM
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Now if you want wider wheels 235/245 it will cost you, but that's another issue.
Jun 29, 2009, 08:11 PM
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^ True statement. But with a BBK, the rotors have more heat distribution and can take a beating longer. On the other hand, unless you track your RA often; upgrading to a BBK is, in my book, mainly a cosmetic mod.
Back on topic, IMO, the 09 WRX and 09 RA appeal to similar, but yet different audiences. The WRX, with a stick, appeals to the adrenaline and fun seeking DD young to middle aged person. While the RA, with the SST, doesn't offer as much of an adrenaline rush (don't get me wrong, that rush is still there but, not as in-your-face) when manually shifting through the gears WOT, but offers a higher level of comfort and sophistication as a DD.
Back on topic, IMO, the 09 WRX and 09 RA appeal to similar, but yet different audiences. The WRX, with a stick, appeals to the adrenaline and fun seeking DD young to middle aged person. While the RA, with the SST, doesn't offer as much of an adrenaline rush (don't get me wrong, that rush is still there but, not as in-your-face) when manually shifting through the gears WOT, but offers a higher level of comfort and sophistication as a DD.
Jun 29, 2009, 08:13 PM
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Nope, Mitsubishi dealer told me, and reviews confirm, the stock rubber on the RA is good for maybe 10-12K miles under normal driving conditions. I can't speak for the WRX, they likely last a bit longer, regardless once the rubber is replaced it's all about which tires you choose to put on, hence it becomes a moot point IMO, in terms of "stock for stock" tire comparisons. That's just my 2 cents.
Now if you want wider wheels 235/245 it will cost you, but that's another issue.
Now if you want wider wheels 235/245 it will cost you, but that's another issue.
Jun 29, 2009, 08:37 PM
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Btw, how is it that a BB kit won't help in stopping power when an Evo that has roughly (or almost) the same weight as the Ralliart stops at 106 ft 60-0 with Brembos, while the later does it at 120 ft 60-0; don't tell me it's all about the pads, cause the BBK does come with better pads; so the whole thing is whether a BBK kit won't improve stopping distance... Which it would/will
For prolonged beatings, BBKs are great but they don't reduce stopping distance in normal or even track instances. I've heard you can fit the Evo Brembos on the Ralliart which would be a good upgrade.
^ True statement. But with a BBK, the rotors have more heat distribution and can take a beating longer. On the other hand, unless you track your RA often; upgrading to a BBK is, in my book, mainly a cosmetic mod.