Stop Production On Evo 9??? Wtf!!!
Aug 13, 2006, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by GPTourer
What are these "lots of differences". The cylinder head design was imporved for better cooling and it has MIVEC. That's it. The turbo changed, but that's not part of the engine, and almost every Evo has a slightly different turbo then the one before it.
And the non-performance improvements.... Revised front facsia, new lighter Enkei wheels, much nicer standard upholstry on the seats, carbon fiber dash insert, darker rear tail lamps.
It may not seem like a lot to some, but all of that stuff makes for a great finally IMHO. The IXs performance advantage with very simple bolt-ons is undenyable. In fact WRXtoEVO just ran his IX in phx (still hot) last night...he ran a 12.2 with only TBE, MBC, BR Cone, LICP, Dynoflash tune for 91 octane.
Aug 13, 2006, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by teknishnIX
Thats not it. Besides revised heads, MIVEC, and bigger turbo, the IX has improved clutch, improved tranny, all tranny gears ratios revised, revised ACD, new alluminum BOV, new improved fuel pump.
Originally Posted by EVO-8-Nate
BTW, There are a lot of differences between the EVO9's 4G63 and an VIII's. More than MIVEC....
Aug 13, 2006, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO-8-Nate
Actually the Z's at best stock were only at 280hp for all years. The comparison was more for the EVO9 having an engine that is different than all other EVO's. It will be the only year with that engine (MIVEC). The same way as the 1996 Z was(Minus VVTC)/ more complicated ECU and numerous other costly little differences. The huge problem with this was the after market support. When the EVOX comes out all will be forgotten about the EVO9 because they will want to break the X in right. Hence the EVO9 was just a gap filler between the VIII and X. I am pretty sure that I am right on this one.
Then you must think of the price involved in R&D for tuning it. Hell the Cams are still at least double the price of the VIII's.
I almost traded in my VIII for a 9 and then I started thinking about it and I came to that conclusion. I would either stay with the well proven VIII or move on to the newly refined X.
Of course this is just my opinion and should be looked at as such, who the hell am I anyway.
-Nate
Then you must think of the price involved in R&D for tuning it. Hell the Cams are still at least double the price of the VIII's.
I almost traded in my VIII for a 9 and then I started thinking about it and I came to that conclusion. I would either stay with the well proven VIII or move on to the newly refined X.
Of course this is just my opinion and should be looked at as such, who the hell am I anyway.
-Nate
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Aug 13, 2006, 09:57 PM
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The only reason Acura is canning the RSX line is because it sells like *** compared to the dc2 integra....
Not only that....the new civic si has so much more potential than the rsx for less money that acura is now going to be doing luxury only and Honda will have the sports cars ie. civic and s2k
Not only that....the new civic si has so much more potential than the rsx for less money that acura is now going to be doing luxury only and Honda will have the sports cars ie. civic and s2k
Aug 13, 2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMevoBOOST
The only reason Acura is canning the RSX line is because it sells like *** compared to the dc2 integra....
Not only that....the new civic si has so much more potential than the rsx for less money that acura is now going to be doing luxury only and Honda will have the sports cars ie. civic and s2k
Not only that....the new civic si has so much more potential than the rsx for less money that acura is now going to be doing luxury only and Honda will have the sports cars ie. civic and s2k
Aug 14, 2006, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JDMevoBOOST
The only reason Acura is canning the RSX line is because it sells like *** compared to the dc2 integra....
Not only that....the new civic si has so much more potential than the rsx for less money that acura is now going to be doing luxury only and Honda will have the sports cars ie. civic and s2k
Not only that....the new civic si has so much more potential than the rsx for less money that acura is now going to be doing luxury only and Honda will have the sports cars ie. civic and s2k
Aug 14, 2006, 07:53 AM
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the only reason they dropped RSX is becoz they cant find a reason to price it too high ,
it is made in japan , painfully more $$$ to produce than a Si , they have to price it close to wht TSX sells for and they know ppl wont buy it at that price.
oh , and generally all coupe in japan dosent sell too well , makes no sense to keep the factory open to ship cars overseas only
it is made in japan , painfully more $$$ to produce than a Si , they have to price it close to wht TSX sells for and they know ppl wont buy it at that price.
oh , and generally all coupe in japan dosent sell too well , makes no sense to keep the factory open to ship cars overseas only
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Aug 14, 2006, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by WrX Kila
Buy a used non modded one. No worries!!
But damn a new evo costs 35K+????? mitsubish is crazy for this and they dont even offer an auto version here (which I wanted)...
Aug 14, 2006, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ExcessLancer
I would never buy a used EVO... 90% of EVO driver abuse their cars then selll them.
But damn a new evo costs 35K+????? mitsubish is crazy for this and they dont even offer an auto version here (which I wanted)...
But damn a new evo costs 35K+????? mitsubish is crazy for this and they dont even offer an auto version here (which I wanted)...
ITR is more likely to be abused , its not a lux tourer for cruising , ppl buys it to go fast
only 1 thing i dun likely , maintance schedule is way too frequent if u use it for A-to-B
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Aug 14, 2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ExcessLancer
I would never buy a used EVO... 90% of EVO driver abuse their cars then selll them.
Originally Posted by ExcessLancer
But damn a new evo costs 35K+????? mitsubish is crazy for this and they dont even offer an auto version here (which I wanted)...