What other cars are comparable to the Evo IX's overall performance?
Apr 15, 2008, 09:32 PM
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What other cars are comparable to the Evo IX's overall performance?
Hey everyone...
I was doing some thinking. We all know that the Evolution 9 is a beast of a car, especially with modding. I had one for awhile and am ready to move on to another car. I cannot figure out what car will be able to replace it to its standards though. I have a simple question that I cannot find the answer to:
Are there any cars out there in general that can compete with a modded (or stock I guess
) IX in acceleration and handling (especially acceleration)?
Obviously there are cars that can, but I am talking within its price range. Thousands more is still acceptable, but Im not talking about tens and tens of thousands more. I just can't figure out anything that is comparable that I like.
Thanks!
PS - I was thinking about a WRX/STi but it isnt as much as a beast of a car. I was also thinking about an Elise but the thing just doesnt have any ***** in a straight line. Nothing has convinced me yet. Need more ideas...
I was doing some thinking. We all know that the Evolution 9 is a beast of a car, especially with modding. I had one for awhile and am ready to move on to another car. I cannot figure out what car will be able to replace it to its standards though. I have a simple question that I cannot find the answer to:
Are there any cars out there in general that can compete with a modded (or stock I guess
) IX in acceleration and handling (especially acceleration)?Obviously there are cars that can, but I am talking within its price range. Thousands more is still acceptable, but Im not talking about tens and tens of thousands more. I just can't figure out anything that is comparable that I like.
Thanks!
PS - I was thinking about a WRX/STi but it isnt as much as a beast of a car. I was also thinking about an Elise but the thing just doesnt have any ***** in a straight line. Nothing has convinced me yet. Need more ideas...
Apr 15, 2008, 09:36 PM
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The STi is right there as the differences are very minor and the BMW 135 is close and easily modable.
Apr 15, 2008, 09:38 PM
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C5 Z06 will kill a stock Evo on the drag strip or on a road course. A C6 will do the same. Stock-for-stock, the recent Mustang Mach 1 or any other LSx-powered car will post comparable 1/4-mile times. The Terminator Cobras would be a bit faster with far greater mod potential.
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Apr 15, 2008, 09:55 PM
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If you want a more street friendly ride go with the STI. With mild mods they put down good power and won't break the bank. Plus you'll be keeping your AWD, and lose a little turbo-lag. Otherwise why fix what ain't broke ? Of course I should be the last one to talk about trading up cars ... I've done it enough myself.
