Key Differences in 2003 Evo VIII and 2005 Evo VIII?

[PowerMac4Ever]

Originally posted by: SilverTorch

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: SilverTorch
STI>EVO

STIs have been able to provide traction and stability through mechenical components, while EVOs have been more on the computer side of it.

Let's just say what you said was true... how is it a bad thing for the Lancer to be like that?

The way I think about it, is that EVOs computer compensates what they could not get done right mechanically, STIs don?t have that problem.

WTF are you talking about? How about posting some real info instead of being incredibly vague. That said, the Evo is the superior car because it's cheaper, outhandles the STi, has the better engine for modifcations, and is overall faster in the 1/4.

Edit: Oh, and WayneTek is probably full of BS as Sampson suggested earlier.

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
I just want your quick opinions on the key differences between the 2003 model and 2005.

If the 2005 model doesn't have enough major changes for it to be worth buying, then i'll probably buy a used 2K3 Evo...

Doesn't the 2005 all come with ACD standard and not on the 2003?

EDIT: I'm not talking about the MR edition for 2005. The MR i know comes with lots of upgrades: shocks, aluminimum room, 6spd tranny, rims, tires, etc...

Oh shup up you silly douchebag.

S2000, G35, Evo VIII, get realistic, you suck, go home.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
I just want your quick opinions on the key differences between the 2003 model and 2005.

If the 2005 model doesn't have enough major changes for it to be worth buying, then i'll probably buy a used 2K3 Evo...

Doesn't the 2005 all come with ACD standard and not on the 2003?

EDIT: I'm not talking about the MR edition for 2005. The MR i know comes with lots of upgrades: shocks, aluminimum room, 6spd tranny, rims, tires, etc...

Oh shup up you silly douchebag.

S2000, G35, Evo VIII, get realistic, you suck, go home.

What if his parents disowned him? 😛

 

[DanFungus]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK

Originally posted by: SilverTorch
STI>EVO

STIs have been able to provide traction and stability through mechenical components, while EVOs have been more on the computer side of it.

sti = massive understeer...

rear swaybar and negative camber.
a rear swaybar does WONDERs to a regular WRX (it did on mine), I assume it'd be the same for the STi. Getting the alignment done will also make it much better.

 

[OS]

You should just buy 30K in hand lotion and stop posting

 

[CombatChuk]

Just get the new EVO, you don't want to risk getting a used where the previous owner got all butt happy with dropping the clutch at 3K rpms.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: CombatChuk
Just get the new EVO, you don't want to risk getting a used where the previous owner got all butt happy with dropping the clutch at 3K rpms.

he's not purchasing anything.
He's an attention whore and a loser with the ladies (lady).

 

[Spikesoldier]

Originally posted by: DanFungus

Originally posted by: WayneTeK

Originally posted by: SilverTorch
STI>EVO

STIs have been able to provide traction and stability through mechenical components, while EVOs have been more on the computer side of it.

sti = massive understeer...

rear swaybar and negative camber.
a rear swaybar does WONDERs to a regular WRX (it did on mine), I assume it'd be the same for the STi. Getting the alignment done will also make it much better.

STi doesnt come with a rear swaybar? wow

 

[EvilYoda]

seriously, I thought I asked a lot of car questions...at least I finally got one.

 

[poopaskoopa]

Are you that guy with multiple jobs and multiple cars(and no dates)?

 

[DanFungus]

Originally posted by: Spikesoldier

Originally posted by: DanFungus

Originally posted by: WayneTeK

Originally posted by: SilverTorch
STI>EVO

STIs have been able to provide traction and stability through mechenical components, while EVOs have been more on the computer side of it.

sti = massive understeer...

rear swaybar and negative camber.
a rear swaybar does WONDERs to a regular WRX (it did on mine), I assume it'd be the same for the STi. Getting the alignment done will also make it much better.

STi doesnt come with a rear swaybar? wow

I'm sure it does, but a stiffer aftermarket one will make the difference. WRXs have rear swaybars, they just result in a lot of understeer, so swapping it out makes it [more] neutral/gives it more oversteer.

 

[BornStar]

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa
Are you that guy with multiple jobs and multiple cars(and no dates)?

I think you're referring to Aimster.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Key Similarity between the 2003 Evo VIII and the 2005 Evo VIII = WayneTek will continue to lie and pretend like he owns one of the two cars.

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Key Similarity between the 2003 Evo VIII and the 2005 Evo VIII = WayneTek will continue to lie and pretend like he owns one of the two cars.

Two weeks from now:

"Hey guys! Check out my new EVO!!! OMG!!!! ITS SOO GOOD!!! Check out these pics I got from google image.. I mean pics I took my self!"

 

[CTrain]

If you want us to take you a little more seriously, go buy a freakin car already and post some pictures.
As of the moment, none believe anything you have to say.

 

[TekDemon]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK

Originally posted by: SilverTorch
STI>EVO

STIs have been able to provide traction and stability through mechenical components, while EVOs have been more on the computer side of it.

sti = massive understeer...

The STI has a DCCD though, so you can oversteer all you want after hitting one button.

Anyways, if you don't care to mod out your car buy the STI. If you wanna mod your car out, get the Lancer since there's more aftermarket support.

Also, if you're scared of pushing your car farther than you feel comfortable, get the Lancer, whereas if you're insane and enjoy pushing the limits without knowing precisely where they are, then get the STI. The Lancer is definitely easier to drive according to virtually everybody who's driven both, but the STI can do a lot more than people are willing to push it for.

Personally I'd get the Evo VIII MR. Or drop the mad G's to import the FQ-400 hahaha.

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK

Originally posted by: SilverTorch
STI>EVO

STIs have been able to provide traction and stability through mechenical components, while EVOs have been more on the computer side of it.

sti = massive understeer...

If you leave it stock...

Nice to see you get all your automotive knowledge comes from Car and Driver :roll:

Put a fatter rear sway bar on it and add some negative camber to the front, the understeer goes away. Flip the DCCD to the rear, and you can oversteer like RWD.

OTOH, the Evo has a joke of an interior, nearly unreadable gauges, and poor reliability, and none of that can be corrected easily by aftermarket parts...

Do yourself a favor, don't buy either one.

 

[Fenixgoon]

how about a freaking TESTDRIVE! now there's an original idea 😉

 

[Liviathan]

Just get the new one...don't buy used. You are just buying someone elses problem.

 

[Bullhonkie]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK

Originally posted by: SilverTorch
STI>EVO

STIs have been able to provide traction and stability through mechenical components, while EVOs have been more on the computer side of it.

sti = massive understeer...

Massive? Compared to what? Have you even driven one at its limits compared with some of the other cars you're cross-shopping?

It will slightly understeer at its limit, however if you lift a bit the front end tucks in neatly and allows you to pull back into your racing line. As others have mentioned, a thicker rear sway and/or more aggresive alignment can cure that rather easily. Also DCCD fully open = easy power-on oversteer. I've had the tail step out without too much effort.