IX things that suck compared to the VIII
Feb 14, 2007, 06:50 PM
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IX things that suck compared to the VIII
OK, I always heard how the IX is so much better than the VIII. I bought into the hype. Don't get me wrong, I love my new car, but there are some things my 03 had that I really, REALLY miss. My IX is a regular base IX (GSR), so some of the things have to do with that.
1) I miss my HIDs!
2) I miss the VIII's gearing, especially 4th for acceleration.
3) I miss the 5th gear for fuel economy. My VIII made 140whp more than my IX and still got 5-6miles per gallon better than my IX.
4) The IXs are louder. I don't know if there's less sound deadening or what, but the exact same exhaust is a lot louder in the IX. Even stock to stock, the IX is louder than the VIII
Now, I can't totally hate on my new car, so here's some improvements, but they've been documented ad nauseum:
1) Mivec
2) ACD
3) Front LSD
4) Way sexier front bumper (I hated that stupid plastic triangle)
5) Nicer fabric in the interior
6) Slightly bigger stock turbo
Can you guys/gals think of any more things that you liked better about your VIII?
1) I miss my HIDs!
2) I miss the VIII's gearing, especially 4th for acceleration.
3) I miss the 5th gear for fuel economy. My VIII made 140whp more than my IX and still got 5-6miles per gallon better than my IX.
4) The IXs are louder. I don't know if there's less sound deadening or what, but the exact same exhaust is a lot louder in the IX. Even stock to stock, the IX is louder than the VIII
Now, I can't totally hate on my new car, so here's some improvements, but they've been documented ad nauseum:
1) Mivec
2) ACD
3) Front LSD
4) Way sexier front bumper (I hated that stupid plastic triangle)
5) Nicer fabric in the interior
6) Slightly bigger stock turbo
Can you guys/gals think of any more things that you liked better about your VIII?
Feb 14, 2007, 06:53 PM
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things I like bout my VIII that where improved.l. or already had..
1) evo 9 turbo
2) already had the lsd-evo rs
3)dont really care for the acd
4)I can live with out the Mivec,
5) installed Hid's gotta love them.
1) evo 9 turbo
2) already had the lsd-evo rs
3)dont really care for the acd
4)I can live with out the Mivec,
5) installed Hid's gotta love them.
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Feb 14, 2007, 08:44 PM
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I bought the RS knowing that I was going to put a kick a** stereo in it.
Alpine IVA 900
DLS Iridium 6.2s
Focal Sub 11"
forgot which amps (lightest I could find)
Car looks very low key with a sound system that rocks. Oh and a Viper paging Alarm.
Alpine IVA 900
DLS Iridium 6.2s
Focal Sub 11"
forgot which amps (lightest I could find)
Car looks very low key with a sound system that rocks. Oh and a Viper paging Alarm.
Feb 14, 2007, 10:14 PM
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OK, I always heard how the IX is so much better than the VIII. I bought into the hype. Don't get me wrong, I love my new car, but there are some things my 03 had that I really, REALLY miss. My IX is a regular base IX (GSR), so some of the things have to do with that.
1) I miss my HIDs!
2) I miss the VIII's gearing, especially 4th for acceleration.
3) I miss the 5th gear for fuel economy. My VIII made 140whp more than my IX and still got 5-6miles per gallon better than my IX.
4) The IXs are louder. I don't know if there's less sound deadening or what, but the exact same exhaust is a lot louder in the IX. Even stock to stock, the IX is louder than the VIII
1) I miss my HIDs!
2) I miss the VIII's gearing, especially 4th for acceleration.
3) I miss the 5th gear for fuel economy. My VIII made 140whp more than my IX and still got 5-6miles per gallon better than my IX.
4) The IXs are louder. I don't know if there's less sound deadening or what, but the exact same exhaust is a lot louder in the IX. Even stock to stock, the IX is louder than the VIII
P.S. I don't really like IX's bumper
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I refuse to bite into IX v. VIII but in my opinion:
HIDs are an option- You should have gotten it
4th gear shifting? Ive never heard this gripe...maybe 1-3 for traffic but 4th?
Fuel Economy? Hahahaah...did the VIII get 30mpg? Get a Prius my friend
Louder - When I test drove the VIII, I could hear the engine CLEARLY through the fire wall. Even my friends were asking if it were normal.
This is basically a thread griping about things that someone who does research about the car they're purchasing would have known. Kick yourself in the *** for that one
HIDs are an option- You should have gotten it
4th gear shifting? Ive never heard this gripe...maybe 1-3 for traffic but 4th?
Fuel Economy? Hahahaah...did the VIII get 30mpg? Get a Prius my friend
Louder - When I test drove the VIII, I could hear the engine CLEARLY through the fire wall. Even my friends were asking if it were normal.
This is basically a thread griping about things that someone who does research about the car they're purchasing would have known. Kick yourself in the *** for that one
Feb 15, 2007, 12:03 AM
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HID's were only an option as part of the "Sun, Sound, and Leather" package. For those of use who drive our cars on the track, that package is highly unappealing: slippery leather seats; extra weight and decreased headroom from the sunroof; and extra weight from a sub in the trunk. No thanks!
The lack of headroom is the big killer. It becomes a major issue when you're 6'1" tall, drive with a proper upright position, and have to wear a helmet! I wish you could get the HID's separately. I guess the new SE package takes care of that.
Emre
The lack of headroom is the big killer. It becomes a major issue when you're 6'1" tall, drive with a proper upright position, and have to wear a helmet! I wish you could get the HID's separately. I guess the new SE package takes care of that.
Emre