3 days with my new X
Feb 20, 2008, 09:36 AM
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Didn't treat me very nicely when I went w/a friend who bought an '06 ES. Wouldn't tell me the price of a IX they had in the show room, just outright refused to. Very snobby. They make you feel like they're doing you a favor. I knew more about the X then they did, when I called a couple times to ask about specs. I would think they would know more than I would on that subject. Back in Dec I actually went there to get a face to face answer/question going on about the X & the guy kept trying to get me to buy a IX & we went in a never ending circle about why I only wanted to get a X.
Feb 20, 2008, 09:47 AM
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what's wrong with a linear power band? You want no power at all below 3000?and stock foe stock I dont think the 8 was any faster 0-60 but maybe louder and your perception of "faster"
Sidenote... How is re new tribeca, the new redesign is a huge improvment
Sidenote... How is re new tribeca, the new redesign is a huge improvment
Feb 20, 2008, 09:56 AM
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and i am very surprised but i really like the tribeca. very comfy and feels like it is worth the 30k price. not as fast as the 06 frontier we traded in, but it was way worth it. hopefuly it does okay with my boat as it will use every bit of the 3500 pound tow capacity. the wife could not be happier, again alot more room for the kid and his car seat.
Feb 20, 2008, 10:47 AM
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Lol, yes, a break-in period is considered debatable by many car enthusiasts.
However, every new car has the undercoating, new oil, fresh-out-of-the-box stinky smell that accompanies being driven hot for the first time in its life.
The same people who are launching their Evos in the 2nd day of ownership are usually the same people who return to evom complaining of clutch and tranny problems.
Why the heck would you buy an Evo for launching? So many better cars for that.
However, every new car has the undercoating, new oil, fresh-out-of-the-box stinky smell that accompanies being driven hot for the first time in its life.
The same people who are launching their Evos in the 2nd day of ownership are usually the same people who return to evom complaining of clutch and tranny problems.
Why the heck would you buy an Evo for launching? So many better cars for that.
Feb 20, 2008, 11:22 AM
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i like an on/off switch with etreme pull ABOVE 4k. like i said this can be fixed with more boost and mods. i am not saying the stock VIII was faster, i have never driven a stock evo. i originaly came from an srt-8 and an 03 cobra.
and i am very surprised but i really like the tribeca. very comfy and feels like it is worth the 30k price. not as fast as the 06 frontier we traded in, but it was way worth it. hopefuly it does okay with my boat as it will use every bit of the 3500 pound tow capacity. the wife could not be happier, again alot more room for the kid and his car seat.
and i am very surprised but i really like the tribeca. very comfy and feels like it is worth the 30k price. not as fast as the 06 frontier we traded in, but it was way worth it. hopefuly it does okay with my boat as it will use every bit of the 3500 pound tow capacity. the wife could not be happier, again alot more room for the kid and his car seat.
+100. I love this about the older gens.
Feb 20, 2008, 11:38 AM
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No, I prefer to drive around corners and apexes. AWD is for corners and inclement road surfaces, not launching. Unless I missed the Evo Funny Car Drag Race competition on ESPN.
Feb 20, 2008, 11:52 AM
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i like an on/off switch with etreme pull ABOVE 4k. like i said this can be fixed with more boost and mods. i am not saying the stock VIII was faster, i have never driven a stock evo. i originaly came from an srt-8 and an 03 cobra.
and i am very surprised but i really like the tribeca. very comfy and feels like it is worth the 30k price. not as fast as the 06 frontier we traded in, but it was way worth it. hopefuly it does okay with my boat as it will use every bit of the 3500 pound tow capacity. the wife could not be happier, again alot more room for the kid and his car seat.
and i am very surprised but i really like the tribeca. very comfy and feels like it is worth the 30k price. not as fast as the 06 frontier we traded in, but it was way worth it. hopefuly it does okay with my boat as it will use every bit of the 3500 pound tow capacity. the wife could not be happier, again alot more room for the kid and his car seat.
pus the vtec"came on" at like5k rpms so you can cruise aound town under that... my evo 8 kicked on around 3200 ish? so it was hard to drive around with a cup of coffee in my hand
(i kid about the coffee, but you see what i mean)
Feb 20, 2008, 12:01 PM
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Keep launching your car.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
1) Why did you not search before trying to launch and before making this post? Did you think tihs had not been discussed a million times? Did you think you were the first to have this same question? Come on, now...
2) Why do you call it a "racing" clutch? ACT makes a bunch of clutches. Which one do you have?
3) Why do you have a "racing" clutch on a stock Evo?
4) Why are you even trying to launch the car if you don't have money to fix things? You could easily break your transmission and/or t-case and be out close to $5k after one launch. You shouldn't even be CONSIDERING such a thing if you are that worried about repairs. There is no way to launch that won't potentially blow up everything in your drivetrain, even the best launch methods. The only method that is sure not to break anything is a non-launch, which is a waste at the drag strip.
5) You shouldn't be launching below 5500rpm ever.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
1) Why did you not search before trying to launch and before making this post? Did you think tihs had not been discussed a million times? Did you think you were the first to have this same question? Come on, now...
2) Why do you call it a "racing" clutch? ACT makes a bunch of clutches. Which one do you have?
3) Why do you have a "racing" clutch on a stock Evo?
4) Why are you even trying to launch the car if you don't have money to fix things? You could easily break your transmission and/or t-case and be out close to $5k after one launch. You shouldn't even be CONSIDERING such a thing if you are that worried about repairs. There is no way to launch that won't potentially blow up everything in your drivetrain, even the best launch methods. The only method that is sure not to break anything is a non-launch, which is a waste at the drag strip.
5) You shouldn't be launching below 5500rpm ever.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=launch
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