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Mar 12, 2007, 08:04 AM
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I like the svelte looks of my Eclipse, but I love the Evo because of its rally inspired purposeful brawn. Plus there's so much more you can do with an Evo. The dSM has just as much performance potential, but it did not have much love from the JDM tuners because it is an American car. Plus the Evo is put together better.
Mar 12, 2007, 08:47 AM
#110
Where's the time slips? I call B.S. Lots of people talk about 9s. Very few people actually do it, and those who do have a lot more than $4,000 in parts in their setups.
And just to stay on topic, I've owned more than a dozen G-VR4s and another dozen+ 1Gs, and still have seven at present.
And just to stay on topic, I've owned more than a dozen G-VR4s and another dozen+ 1Gs, and still have seven at present.
You would be wrong. A stock Evo IX is capable of a 12.8 @ 105MPH given a good driver. A simple ebay Turbo Back $300 and ebay 02 housing $75 along with a good lower IC pipe $150 and then a Fuel Pump $76 along with a proper MBC $85 add will make a HUGE difference.
Added with a Dynoflash you are looking at a 11.8 @ 115-116. Most of these maps can be found online along with free tuning software. I myself have multiple maps for different stages of modifications and the only cost was to SEARCH for it. You would have to buy the $85 Tactrixx cable to hook you computer up to your ECU though.
Then again you are in Colorado so the air is thinner and times are slower, butt generally the IX's kick but and hit 11's fairly easily here at sea level and cold weather
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Mar 12, 2007, 08:56 AM
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I've gone from a 90 Plymouth Laser -> 98 Eclipse GSX -> 96 3000GT VR4 -> Evo IX MR and the Evo IX is probably the best car I've ever driven. And I've been in quite a few cars other those I've owned including a 2004 WRX STi. You won't be dissapointed with the Evo as others have stated.
Mar 12, 2007, 10:09 AM
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You would be wrong. A stock Evo IX is capable of a 12.8 @ 105MPH given a good driver. A simple ebay Turbo Back $300 and ebay 02 housing $75 along with a good lower IC pipe $150 and then a Fuel Pump $76 along with a proper MBC $85 add will make a HUGE difference.
Added with a Dynoflash you are looking at a 11.8 @ 115-116. Most of these maps can be found online along with free tuning software. I myself have multiple maps for different stages of modifications and the only cost was to SEARCH for it. You would have to buy the $85 Tactrixx cable to hook you computer up to your ECU though.
Then again you are in Colorado so the air is thinner and times are slower, butt generally the IX's kick but and hit 11's fairly easily here at sea level and cold weather
Added with a Dynoflash you are looking at a 11.8 @ 115-116. Most of these maps can be found online along with free tuning software. I myself have multiple maps for different stages of modifications and the only cost was to SEARCH for it. You would have to buy the $85 Tactrixx cable to hook you computer up to your ECU though.
Then again you are in Colorado so the air is thinner and times are slower, butt generally the IX's kick but and hit 11's fairly easily here at sea level and cold weather
Staying on topic. I have a 1g, 2g and an EVO9 now. I just finished stage one stuff and the car feels faster then my 2g did on pumpgas and I had way more in mods on the 2g with a similar turbo.
Gotta love new technology but I still have the DSM's.
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Mar 12, 2007, 10:34 AM
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I went from a '97 GST (bolt-ons + 20g) to a '97 GSX (fully built w/ 50trim) to my '03 VIII (all bolt-ons + cams) and now Im on my '06 IX RS...cant say I regret getting rid of any of the cars for the next one. All have been modded and had tons of fun w/ each of them but I enjoy the next one that little bit more...
Mar 12, 2007, 12:53 PM
#116
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I didn't buy my DSM new, but I do believe my Evo will most likely hold together better because I believe it is a better built car. However, I haven't had any major issues with my DSM either. I'm glad I have both. But the razor sharp handling and control feel on an Evo is something you just can't get no matter how much you spend on a DSM. The Evo is just so right from the factory.
Mar 12, 2007, 01:28 PM
#117
Exactly. $4K isn't going to get you into the 9's on an Evo either, so even though you were confused, I don't see what point you (High_Psi) were getting at.
I didn't buy my DSM new, but I do believe my Evo will most likely hold together better because I believe it is a better built car. However, I haven't had any major issues with my DSM either. I'm glad I have both. But the razor sharp handling and control feel on an Evo is something you just can't get no matter how much you spend on a DSM. The Evo is just so right from the factory.
I didn't buy my DSM new, but I do believe my Evo will most likely hold together better because I believe it is a better built car. However, I haven't had any major issues with my DSM either. I'm glad I have both. But the razor sharp handling and control feel on an Evo is something you just can't get no matter how much you spend on a DSM. The Evo is just so right from the factory.
As for before I thought he was referring to IX's not being able to hit 11's on minimal posts, I cross read some posts and replied to the wrong one; sorry bout that.
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Mar 12, 2007, 06:09 PM
#118
I've owned about ten 1g's and 2g's. I currently own a 97 GS-T going for AWD this
summer. A 99 GSX with 6bolt swap,FMIC,big 16G and all the supporting mods and
a stock engined but wide-bodied 99 GSX. In addition to 2 Supras and the 03 Evo.
The 6bolt may be faster than the Evo, but look at the money in it. The Evo is very
near to beating the GSX with just bolt ons. AND the Evo is reliable and the family
fits WITH luggage. It'll beat the TT from a dig when they were both stock too.
I love the Eclipses and Supras, but when it comes to practicality and easy of use...
The Evo wins all the time !!!
summer. A 99 GSX with 6bolt swap,FMIC,big 16G and all the supporting mods and
a stock engined but wide-bodied 99 GSX. In addition to 2 Supras and the 03 Evo.
The 6bolt may be faster than the Evo, but look at the money in it. The Evo is very
near to beating the GSX with just bolt ons. AND the Evo is reliable and the family
fits WITH luggage. It'll beat the TT from a dig when they were both stock too.
I love the Eclipses and Supras, but when it comes to practicality and easy of use...
The Evo wins all the time !!!