Most Evo and STI test results from publications
Jun 4, 2008, 09:59 AM
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I think top gear pretty much sums this up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzjr1...eature=related
Honestly, its the understeer that is the Achilles heel of the STI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzjr1...eature=related
Honestly, its the understeer that is the Achilles heel of the STI
Jun 4, 2008, 12:53 PM
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The X MR is so weak.. my old Rx8 was almost as fast...
I wonder if the VI would beat the VIII and IX (probably because it is lighter)
Would love to get myself a VI body with a IX Drivetrain (best of both worlds, weight and power)
I wonder if the VI would beat the VIII and IX (probably because it is lighter)
Would love to get myself a VI body with a IX Drivetrain (best of both worlds, weight and power)
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Jun 4, 2008, 01:47 PM
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Weak? Well, it wasn't designed to be a drag car, and the twin clutch transmission was safeguarded against rigorous abuse from drag launches, hence the high 13-second quarter-mile times. That's still quick though, still comparing favorably to any RX-8, plus its 1.01 g and 104-ft stopping distance is no joke. It deserves more credit.
Well, seeing how the VIs are either JDM or Euro-spec, if you pit one against a comparable JDM or Euro-spec Evo VIII or IX, it should be pretty close, despite Fifth Gear's test results of a IX against (what appeared to be) a slightly modded VI, judging by the exhaust.
Well, seeing how the VIs are either JDM or Euro-spec, if you pit one against a comparable JDM or Euro-spec Evo VIII or IX, it should be pretty close, despite Fifth Gear's test results of a IX against (what appeared to be) a slightly modded VI, judging by the exhaust.
Jun 4, 2008, 04:26 PM
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thanks OP for the hard work.
The STi in Japan is actually pretty potent. They have the 2.0 liter. In Best Motoring, it bested the Evo 9. I was pretty disappointed, since the Evo over there was better with AYC. Oh well, I still like my car better than my friend's STi.
The STi in Japan is actually pretty potent. They have the 2.0 liter. In Best Motoring, it bested the Evo 9. I was pretty disappointed, since the Evo over there was better with AYC. Oh well, I still like my car better than my friend's STi.