Evo 10 FQ360
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I don't think Evos are better than Subarus. My reason for choosing a IX was that with very few mods indeed it would do what I want (400 BHP with good brakes, suspension).
The only issues I have with recent Subarus are: the EJ257 is weak without changing the pistons, the EJ207 doesn't have good twin scroll upgrade turbos. I'm not terribly keen on the long exhaust manifolds and the TMICs, but neither are huge issues really.
The Evo X weighs far too much for a puny 2.0.
The only issues I have with recent Subarus are: the EJ257 is weak without changing the pistons, the EJ207 doesn't have good twin scroll upgrade turbos. I'm not terribly keen on the long exhaust manifolds and the TMICs, but neither are huge issues really.
The Evo X weighs far too much for a puny 2.0.
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Still quicker than a 9 360 on the track though.
And wasn't that far behind (1 second) to a 500 bhp 9 with coilovers and big brakes.
And wasn't that far behind (1 second) to a 500 bhp 9 with coilovers and big brakes.
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Bluerigster & madisonmonkey
Both comments are spot on
I agree with you madisonmonkey the spec c is a fantastic motor !
I was commenting on uk like for like cars. Im sure the spec c would run the 360 very close,but the figures i have it is still .4 slower to 60 and just over a second slower to 100. thats both 2.0 & 2.5 ltr spec c.
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Bluerigster & madisonmonkey
Both comments are spot on
I agree with you madisonmonkey the spec c is a fantastic motor !
I was commenting on uk like for like cars. Im sure the spec c would run the 360 very close,but the figures i have it is still .4 slower to 60 and just over a second slower to 100. thats both 2.0 & 2.5 ltr spec c.
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Banny sti i found the following mate
Impreza wrx sti spec C 2.0 ltr year 03 / 325 bhp / 1380 kgs / power to weight /239.29 / 0-60 4.28 sec 0-100 11.11 sec
Impreza wrx sti spec C 2.5 ltr year 06 / 320 bhp / 1350 kgs / power to weight / 240.84 / 0-60 4.25 sec 0-100 11.09 sec
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Banny sti i found the following mate
Impreza wrx sti spec C 2.0 ltr year 03 / 325 bhp / 1380 kgs / power to weight /239.29 / 0-60 4.28 sec 0-100 11.11 sec
Impreza wrx sti spec C 2.5 ltr year 06 / 320 bhp / 1350 kgs / power to weight / 240.84 / 0-60 4.25 sec 0-100 11.09 sec
All the BEST
Cheers
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Hi All
Banny sti i found the following mate
Impreza wrx sti spec C 2.0 ltr year 03 / 325 bhp / 1380 kgs / power to weight /239.29 / 0-60 4.28 sec 0-100 11.11 sec
Impreza wrx sti spec C 2.5 ltr year 06 / 320 bhp / 1350 kgs / power to weight / 240.84 / 0-60 4.25 sec 0-100 11.09 sec
All the BEST
Cheers
Banny sti i found the following mate
Impreza wrx sti spec C 2.0 ltr year 03 / 325 bhp / 1380 kgs / power to weight /239.29 / 0-60 4.28 sec 0-100 11.11 sec
Impreza wrx sti spec C 2.5 ltr year 06 / 320 bhp / 1350 kgs / power to weight / 240.84 / 0-60 4.25 sec 0-100 11.09 sec
All the BEST
Cheers
As Banny said, there has never been a 2.5 ltr Spec C. The problem with Imprezas (and not so much Evos), is that there has been so many damn models its really hard to find good info on a specific one.
I do know which is best though....both If you like one, you will like the other
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I was just looking at the US Subaru site. They sell the WRX at list for $24,995 which is about £17,500 at todays currency rates and Im sure from some of the comments by US SN members you could get that for £15,000 and their WRX comes with 265bhp as standard so is the same as the UK's WRX-S which is listed at £22k.....so costs £4,500 more
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For just 10% more (again before haggling) you could have a 335i Coupe with 12000 miles, even though it is 2 years old. These days I wouldn't see much sense in spending £15k on a FWD hatch with little tuning potential. The N54 engine has similar emissions and economy to the Honda. The 335i weighs less than the Evo 10 and tunes to 380 BHP very easily... I'm almost talking myself into buying one LOL.
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For just 10% more (again before haggling) you could have a 335i Coupe with 12000 miles, even though it is 2 years old. These days I wouldn't see much sense in spending £15k on a FWD hatch with little tuning potential. The N54 engine has similar emissions and economy to the Honda. The 335i weighs less than the Evo 10 and tunes to 380 BHP very easily... I'm almost talking myself into buying one LOL.
Might have to arrange me a test drive in one of those. Only thing putting me off is saloon/coupe boot impracticality and deffo dont fancy a touring.
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Mitsubishi are making the better handling and more powerful car in the version of the FQ360 when comparing against the cars Subaru have on offer.
But the Subaru Impreza is still a quality car it just seems Subaru are making a less hardcore and more user friendly car with less costly service intervals to appeal to a wider range of customers. In the end the manufacture who sells the most cars wins.
But the Subaru Impreza is still a quality car it just seems Subaru are making a less hardcore and more user friendly car with less costly service intervals to appeal to a wider range of customers. In the end the manufacture who sells the most cars wins.
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Well here's the latest review of the new Type-20
Driver's Republic - Super Specials 034
what do we think about this? Monsters the road can't quite feel if the tyres are in touch though? Seems a problem? No?
Driver's Republic - Super Specials 034
what do we think about this? Monsters the road can't quite feel if the tyres are in touch though? Seems a problem? No?
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^^ Better response within SNGen section?
T20/25 are always good cars. Quite expensive as new, great 2nd hand buys though I tried to find a T20 a few years back, none to be found so bought a Spec C in the end
TX.
T20/25 are always good cars. Quite expensive as new, great 2nd hand buys though I tried to find a T20 a few years back, none to be found so bought a Spec C in the end
TX.
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i used to love evos but my m8 had a evo 8 fq 330 blow 2 cluches then he bought a evo 8 fq 340 mr edition that blow 3 clutches in just over a year each clutch was a race clutch witch cost £2000 each fitted that put me off evos thats why i bought a scooby now he has the evo 10 fq 360 no probs with that clutch yet
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I've lost a tooth off fourth gear in my Evo 9, but I was catching air, running 2 bar, although all on the stock clutch. Thankfully, a low mileage gearbox is a fair bit cheaper than on a Subaru, and I went through a few gearboxes on that. The five speed in the Evo 10 360 is supposed to be much stronger, but the top gear is too short for me to consider.
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Spec C is also significantly lighter than the FQ 360 (1390 kgs as opposed to 1550 kgs) . This should give a lightly tweaked Spec C a clear advantage if they are running similar torque.
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If you are downhill a bit then you can be a bit more enthusiastic.
But mechanically, full launches are going to kill a clutch in a car with that much grip and that much power...