Help me make the JUMP!!!
May 26, 2006, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dayf
The major gripe I had with the STi was the seats. My friend has one and it was very uncomfortable to ride in, mostly in the mid back support. He ended up getting the JDM STi seats shortly after. I highly recommend them.
Ok.. one more side gripe.. the gearing is way too close for me. I'm at a loss for why Subaru had to put such tight gearing on a larger displacement engine.
Ok.. one more side gripe.. the gearing is way too close for me. I'm at a loss for why Subaru had to put such tight gearing on a larger displacement engine.
For the gearing, you're also right in that the gears are placed way too close. I have to shift into third at 55mph, into fourth at 65mph and into fifth at around 78 to 80 mph.
But the closer gears do give a brutal acceleration, and going head to head with a friend of mine's mildly tuned EVO VIII MR, (another member on here), my stock STI accelerated faster, but the EVO was catching up everytime i had to shift gears, and i was shifting pretty fast.
May 26, 2006, 09:24 AM
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i think whichever forum your on, their gonna have different opinions...
but coming from the mistu family, but not owning an evo, id go with the evo.
plus arent 3kgts like a million pounds? lol
but coming from the mistu family, but not owning an evo, id go with the evo.
plus arent 3kgts like a million pounds? lol
May 26, 2006, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Stroked_VR4
I need help in a bad way! 
I currently have a 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4, but i really want an EVO. everyone on the 3si board says keep my VR4 and i know all opinions are bias but i want to know what yall have to say. The EVO that im currently looking at is an 06 IX. So do yall think it would be worth it if so why? Thanks all.
allan
I currently have a 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4, but i really want an EVO. everyone on the 3si board says keep my VR4 and i know all opinions are bias but i want to know what yall have to say. The EVO that im currently looking at is an 06 IX. So do yall think it would be worth it if so why? Thanks all.allan
JUST DO IT!!!
I did it and look what I gave up for my IX...
In 1999 I got the all NEW 3rd Gen 2000 Eclipse GT 5spd.
This is my 5 years list of fun...
http://community.webshots.com/album/120091390gcFync
http://community.webshots.com/album/120091390gcFync/1
http://community.webshots.com/album/120091390gcFync/2
http://community.webshots.com/album/120091390gcFync/3
RIPP SDS Stage3 Advanced (25psi)
- Vortech V5G Centrifugal Blower
- Ripp's Small Blower Shaft Pulley and Overdrive Aluminum Crank Shaft Pulley Combo
- Ripp's Boost Cooler (Water/Methanol Injection Kit)
- Ripp's (2004) 2nd GenBOV
- Ripp's (2005) BELT TENSIONER
- Ripp's TEST BOX
- Ripp's NEW 2 Stage Fuel System
- 2 Fuel Pumps
- 2 Fuel Pressure Regulators
- 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante VRX Intake Plenum
- Pro Flow Enlarged Throttle Body
- Ripp's 9.5:1 compression PISTONS and Chromoly Rings
- Ripp's Full Length Headers
- Apexi N1 full 3" Exhaust
- Full Length Two Pod Pillar with Phantom Boost and Air / Fuel gauges
- Ripp's Motor Mounts
- B&M Short Shifter
- Clutch Master Billet ALUMINUM Flywheel
- ACT II Clutch (Heavy)
- Quaife (LSD) Limited Slip Differential
>Suspension Parts<
- Suspension Techniques Rear Sway Bar
- Eibach Pro Spring Kit
- Eibach Pro Front & Rear Camber Kit
- Two Rear Strut Tower Bars
- Koni Front Strut Insert
- Tokico Illumina 6 way adjustable shocks
>Brakes<
Power Slot stock size cadmium plated Slotted Rotors
Metal Master Brake Pads
>Wheels and Tires<
- Nakayama X7 17x7 Racing Wheels in Hyperblack Finish
- Fuzion ZRi 235 / 45 / 17 Tires
- McGaurd Spline Drive Locks and Lug Nuts
Show & Shine
- TYC Altezza Gun Metal Chrome Taillights
- VIS Racing's Carbon Fiber Vader Hood
w/ the inverted vent .
- Sparco Racing Hood Pins
- Recaro / Arospeed GT Limited Adjustable Racing Seat in Black
- New Black Mitsubishi Eclipse Floor Mats
1/4 mile times...
In its stock form she ran 15.08 @ 92.9mph.
With Ripp’s SDS Stage I (6psi) 13.95 @ 102.2
With Ripp’s SDS Stage II (14psi), 12.85 @ 111.2mph.
Now @ Stage 3 Advanced (23psi)
Stage2 306.9 Wheel Horse Power / 270.5 Pounds of Torque, Ripp SuperCharged 2000 Eclipse GT
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...17675762wvJHlO
Ripp's Stage2.5 SDS 14psi 5spd 3G GT
My Stage2 333.6 Wheel Horse Power 2000 Eclipse GT
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...19665557MwWbGe
Stage3 383.32 Wheel Horse Power / 339.6 Pounds of Torque, Ripp SuperCharged 2000 Eclipse GT
I tend to talk about the 2000 Eclipse GT the most because I put the most time and money in to it. But, I also had a 99 GS-T at the same time. http://community.webshots.com/album/546917973KVcKUS
http://community.webshots.com/album/546917973KVcKUS/1
My 1999 Eclipse GS-T Auto Trans
- Big 16-G Turbo (Ported and Polished)
- K&N Cone Filter
- First Gen BOV and RRE’s MBC
- RRE Upper & Lower Intercooler Pipes
- RRE 2G Larger Turbo Inlet Pipe
- 3” GM MAF and 2G DSM Translator
- Walbro 190 Fuel Pump
- 650cc Fuel Injectors
- Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Apexi N1 full 3" Exhaust
- Full Length Two Pod Pillar with Phantom Boost and Air / Fuel gauges
> Auto Trans Up-grades<
- John’s DSM Shift Kit and End Clutches from IPT
>Suspension Parts<
- Suspension Techniques Rear Sway Bar
- Tokico Illumina 5 Way Adjustable Shocks (Front and Rear)
>Brakes<
Power Slot stock size cadmium plated Slotted Rotors
Metal Master Brake Pads
>Wheels and Tires<
- Konig 17” X 8” Verdict Wheels in (Silver Finish) and Dayton Daytona ZR 235/45/17 Tires
Show & Shine
- Clear Front Corners
- HALO Projector Head Lights (Not the best mod at all)
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...17671491hpXOZD
It was fun, But it was time for something new...
2006 Electric Blue Evo IX
http://community.webshots.com/album/502473474ZMZbyQ
http://community.webshots.com/album/502473474ZMZbyQ/1
http://community.webshots.com/album/502473474ZMZbyQ/2
- Let the MODs begin..
IT WAS WORTH IT!!!