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Glowrider

03-19-2003, 02:35 PM

I saw an Evo VIII today, he had the window sticker and everything from the dealership. I got to say, I'm not loving how it looks. Have you guys seen any up in Canada yet? I'll try to get my camera and head down to the dealership and see if I can get some pictures.

gpomp

03-19-2003, 02:38 PM

No, cuz they don't sell them here.

Ferio_vti

03-19-2003, 02:41 PM

There was a posting of one in Cali a couple of weeks back with the dealer asking $50,000 US.

Glowrider

03-19-2003, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Ferio_vti
There was a posting of one in Cali a couple of weeks back with the dealer asking $50,000 US.

Yeah I saw that. Way to much money for an Evo, IMO.

DSM Power

03-19-2003, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by gpomp
No, cuz they don't sell them here.
So true... :banghead: :zzz:

ExitSpeed

03-19-2003, 06:47 PM

I'm disapointed that the AWD electronics are gone.....and those clear tails have to go!!!

Also, why oh why does this car NOT have a boost guage? Like that last circle on the dash needs to say "Lancer". Even the SRT has a boost guage FFS.

Oh well, regardless, I do like it and would love to get one if they sold it here. A-pillar boost guage and standard tails....and I would be happy. I wonder if there are any STi's coming to Calgary?

Glowrider

03-19-2003, 06:50 PM

I think the STi will rock all over the Evo VIII.

92 Teg-B18A

03-19-2003, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Glowrider
I think the STi will rock all over the Evo VIII.
:werd:

Zephyr

03-19-2003, 07:25 PM

i saw three on the road already.... yummy cept the altezza tailights...

Hipermax_d

03-19-2003, 07:58 PM

the sti is so much better looking

95TsiAWD

03-19-2003, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by Glowrider
I think the STi will rock all over the Evo VIII.
People in the states have just started dyno testing them. 258HP and 270 ft/lbs of torque. At the wheels. Looks like Mitsu under-rated the cars a tad when you figure on approximately a 12% drivetrain loss.
"Playing around" without adding any actual extra parts the guys made 280whp. The turbo can hold 20psi fairly well on pump gas apparently ;)
Subaru can lick my nuts, the EVO will own it. Especially once the aftermarket gets ahold of the EVO. An EJ"Some homo #" has nothing on a 4G63 :poosie:
:D

tegdream

03-19-2003, 09:36 PM

hmm the stock dubRX only dynoed at 168 or so whp in import tuner...at that rate i wouldnt expect the STi to be anything over 200 whp :banghead:

Zephyr

03-19-2003, 09:46 PM

they should of not made altezzas standard...

XylathaneGTR

03-19-2003, 11:49 PM

lol, Mitsu seems to be doing that on all their cars...Outlanders look ugly as FUCK with those altezza's on its ass.

I saw a big ass article in i THINK SCC, or something like that a few months back while i was slacking off at work, Huge Comparison of the Evo 7 vs WRX STi.
The Evo had a slight lead in most of catagories, but were pretty much deadlocked.
The Evo ended up winning the challange...They tested everything from accel, comfort, handling, road tests, blah blah blah, tons of shit, like, 4 or 5 page full article i think

Glowrider

03-19-2003, 11:51 PM

The STi is rated at 300 hp, 300 ft/lbs for the US. Mitsu fans better hope that Subaru doesn't under-rate.

95TsiAWD

03-20-2003, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by Glowrider
The STi is rated at 300 hp, 300 ft/lbs for the US. Mitsu fans better hope that Subaru doesn't under-rate.
Like mentioned in my previous post. The 4G63 is stronger than any of Subaru's Imprezza motors. Ever. Way more aftermarket potential with the Mitsu powerplant.

Speed_RaSiR

03-20-2003, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by Hipermax_d
the sti is so much better looking

And faster, and handles better and doesnt have altezzas etc etc etc

Glowrider

03-20-2003, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Speed_RaSiR

And faster, and handles better and doesnt have altezzas etc etc etc

Not to mention the fact that it's going to come with all the cool extra's that were stripped off of our Evo VIII.

choweyt3t4

03-20-2003, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by 95TsiAWD

Subaru can lick my nuts, the EVO will own it. Especially once the aftermarket gets ahold of the EVO. An EJ"Some homo #" has nothing on a 4G63 :poosie:
:D

:rofl: :rofl: :werd: so soooo true

DSM Power

03-21-2003, 11:33 PM

SilverRex

03-22-2003, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by 95TsiAWD

Like mentioned in my previous post. The 4G63 is stronger than any of Subaru's Imprezza motors. Ever. Way more aftermarket potential with the Mitsu powerplant.

you might be right, it all depends on the person who buys it, if they got the $$$$ then aftermarket is way to go.. I still luv the idea that such fast cars and well tune cars are off the line with warranty..

im sure rage2 agrees on this one =]

Zephyr

03-22-2003, 02:19 PM

the next beast comming up is the RX-8, i wonder how that is gonna stand...

FiveFreshFish

03-22-2003, 03:46 PM

Probably one of the first to get written off (http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1169747.phtml). Shitty.

Seanith

03-25-2003, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
Probably one of the first to get written off (http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1169747.phtml). Shitty.

That fucking slut needs to die! That makes me very angry :banghead:

Glowrider

03-25-2003, 04:30 PM

Haha. And people wonder why I never let anyone else drive my cars.

three.eighteen.

03-25-2003, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
Probably one of the first to get written off (http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1169747.phtml). Shitty.

when is a woman ever going listen if you tell her its 'out of her league'?...stupid biatch...:guns:

___2PaC___

03-25-2003, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
Probably one of the first to get written off (http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1169747.phtml). Shitty.

:banghead: :banghead: OMG..Why why why??? never ever give keys to ur wife, especially of its 2 days old, poor EVO...

DSM Power

03-25-2003, 10:33 PM

Come on guys, I love the car as much as anyone else but the "kill the bitch" comments are a bit much! :rolleyes:

The story was originally posted on the EvolutionM forums and although it sucks to lose the car, at least people there are supportive and GLAD THAT SHE IS OKAY TOO. :confused:

95TsiAWD

03-25-2003, 10:47 PM

Kill the bitch...
uhhh I mean, you're right Tom. You insensitive bastards! :confused:
:angel:

Glowrider

03-26-2003, 12:54 AM

I hope she has full coverage.

Joe Malms

03-28-2003, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by Zephyr
the next beast comming up is the RX-8, i wonder how that is gonna stand...

far from a beast, but a cool and probably somewhat fun torqueless wonder.
(torqueless and fun is not the most natural combination of words however..haha)

three.eighteen.

03-28-2003, 01:01 AM

last time i checked rotaries aren't really that torqueless...rx-8 has 159 lb. ft. @ 5500 rpm, hp peaks at 8500 rpm...so redline must be in the 9s...all the torque is there by mid rev and theres quite a bit of it...not stump pulling cavalier torque...but definetly not a "torqueless wonder"

Joe Malms

03-28-2003, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by three.eighteen.
last time i checked rotaries aren't really that torqueless...rx-8 has 159 lb. ft. @ 5500 rpm, hp peaks at 8500 rpm...so redline must be in the 9s...all the torque is there by mid rev and theres quite a bit of it...not stump pulling cavalier torque...but definetly not a "torqueless wonder"

uhh....
you call 159 lb ft alot of torque?
i call that leaning to the anemic side.

i've driven an s2k and from what i've heard, the rx8 feels very similar. And THAT my friend, is what i call a torqueless wonder.
Never said its not fun to drive, just would be a hell of alot more fun with some torque (my friend has driven the rx8 and tells me the exact same thing).

three.eighteen.

03-28-2003, 08:17 AM

the s2k's max torque 153 is produced at 7500...the rx-8 will kick u in the pants earlier at least, and give you a bit more meaty of a powerband...so you can test drive rx-8s now?

Weapon_R

03-28-2003, 09:47 AM

Yes I think they are in the dealerships already. I've seen a few ads for them. Not a bad performing car for under 40k, but not really the nicest looking car either.

Altezza

03-28-2003, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by three.eighteen.
the s2k's max torque 153 is produced at 7500...the rx-8 will kick u in the pants earlier at least, and give you a bit more meaty of a powerband...so you can test drive rx-8s now?

I was told that the alotments of RX-8's are sold out until past August. I don't think you'll be able to find an RX-8 on a lot to bag. If you do, you have to let us know which dealership! :D

exr90

03-31-2003, 05:52 PM

there is an evo8 cruising the streets of Van here...
a guy who owns a tuner shop up here got one from the states

Glowrider

03-31-2003, 05:56 PM

I saw a Mitsu dealers lot. THere's a bunch of black and yellow Evo's there.

95TsiAWD

04-06-2003, 11:24 AM

Found the first EVO VIII drag results. 12.5@112 on 93 octane. This is with a 3" cat-back, boost controller and S-AFC. Pretty sweet for $1200 in mods.
Subaru eat your heart out. :poosie: