I like it, test drove a Legnum earlier this year and was very impressed by it.
Evo or Impreza?
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I like it, test drove a Legnum earlier this year and was very impressed by it.
Hi there
For me out of all the EVO's I've been in the stand out cars were:-
EVO 6 Tommi Makkinen - Sublime handling and truly raw and very feelsome car, probably the most drivers orientated EVO.
EVO 9 FQ-360 MR - Absolutely superb engine/turbo, peak torque 3200rpm and a whole 360lb/ft of it, easily tunable to 400BHP for not much cost and a superb all round car, very quick, great handling.
EVO X - Engine lag on all models much improved, only beaten by the 9 MR's in this area, 400-420BHP easily achievable and easily the best road handling EVO of all time, the damping is perfect, they also work very well on track too and have more of an oversteer tendancy when ASC is off compared to earlier EVO's which were more understeer focused.
For me all of the above EVO's I find a superior drive, except from one, the Hawkeye Spec C STi, definetely aimed for the track driver but also great on the road too, though the X still I'd say is most capable road car.
Can't believe they've done it again !!!
Have the two Skylines left over been stolen then ? theres a link to GTR register but the forum is closed.
You could look at Impreza Type RA. The 4 door Impreza with a WRX engine and a turbo similar to the STI of the same year.
Cheaper to insure, cheaper to buy. Doesn't have DCCD but does have ABS. Probably more worthwhile in the UK having ABS.
I've never really been one to think that paying an extra £500 for £1000 for 2 less doors is worth it. One thing that does put me off classic STIs is the insurance. Guy on SNet is selling a V5 STI Wagon which would suit me a treat as I could do with the load space but the insurance is £800 odd. Just not worth it IMO.
Don't know about EVOs, never driven one. I did drive an Audi S3 the other day and I would say it was as quick as my old UK Turbo Impreza. My daughter felt sick in the back on the test drive so that pretty much put paid to the S3 idea
Cheaper to insure, cheaper to buy. Doesn't have DCCD but does have ABS. Probably more worthwhile in the UK having ABS.
I've never really been one to think that paying an extra £500 for £1000 for 2 less doors is worth it. One thing that does put me off classic STIs is the insurance. Guy on SNet is selling a V5 STI Wagon which would suit me a treat as I could do with the load space but the insurance is £800 odd. Just not worth it IMO.
Don't know about EVOs, never driven one. I did drive an Audi S3 the other day and I would say it was as quick as my old UK Turbo Impreza. My daughter felt sick in the back on the test drive so that pretty much put paid to the S3 idea
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Can't believe they've done it again !!!
Have the two Skylines left over been stolen then ? theres a link to GTR register but the forum is closed.
Is that the same place where I think Sky news made a video of them bursting in undercover or something?
http://www.carplanetltd.co.uk/
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You could look at Impreza Type RA. The 4 door Impreza with a WRX engine and a turbo similar to the STI of the same year.
Cheaper to insure, cheaper to buy. Doesn't have DCCD but does have ABS. Probably more worthwhile in the UK having ABS.
I've never really been one to think that paying an extra £500 for £1000 for 2 less doors is worth it. One thing that does put me off classic STIs is the insurance. Guy on SNet is selling a V5 STI Wagon which would suit me a treat as I could do with the load space but the insurance is £800 odd. Just not worth it IMO.
Don't know about EVOs, never driven one. I did drive an Audi S3 the other day and I would say it was as quick as my old UK Turbo Impreza. My daughter felt sick in the back on the test drive so that pretty much put paid to the S3 idea
I wouldn't choose that tbh.
The difference between the WRX and STI (unless I'm mistaken)... the STI has a forged build and significantly more power.
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if i had unlimited funds, Evo every time. I prefer square/boxy cars.
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i do like this: http://pistonheads.co.uk/classifieds/3031212.htm just completely torn, have no idea what to get. Will have a look at that tommi mak this weekend i think and will see how it feels.
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I still prefer the looks of the impreza but for me it’s such a simple choice. I have had both and have thrown both of them around the ring and the EVO inspired so much more confidence. The scoob even on tein springs just under steered like mad and just felt like a big engine and not a lot else ....
I’ve just spend £550 and had a remap / fuel pump / 3 port boost solenoid and that should be making between 370 and 380 BHP, to get that on an impreza you have to spend double that easily ...
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I’ve just spend £550 and had a remap / fuel pump / 3 port boost solenoid and that should be making between 370 and 380 BHP, to get that on an impreza you have to spend double that easily ...
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Ive settled just for looks and advice on the forum to go for an EVO so i need to pick my four favourite now and go and view them.
Any suggestions welcome, Private or Trade upto £10k abso max.
Any suggestions welcome, Private or Trade upto £10k abso max.
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