Its Not A Subaru...My New Car
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Its Not A Subaru...My New Car
I have onwed this for about 3 weeks,
surprising how different it is compared to a subaru like power delivery
handling... its 2004 FQ-340 MR with a few mods 405 bhp
Carbon Bonnet,FQ-400 Mirrors,Carbon Fins etc...
i will get some more pictures up
I know its not everyones cup of tea but its mine
Oh and im still looking for a well spec'd impreza
surprising how different it is compared to a subaru like power delivery
handling... its 2004 FQ-340 MR with a few mods 405 bhp
Carbon Bonnet,FQ-400 Mirrors,Carbon Fins etc...
i will get some more pictures up
I know its not everyones cup of tea but its mine
Oh and im still looking for a well spec'd impreza
Last edited by BBB3; 08 April 2012 at 02:20 PM.
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i love the look of the evo 8 and 9, if the hawk didnt take my fancy it wouldve been evo, shame mitshubishi want to walk away from the evo in its current form, hope theyve reconsidered
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Very nice, keep getting tempted by the X myself but whilst the exterior has moved on the interior is still very dated compared the the newest of Subarus. As above it's a shame Mitsi are not moving forward with the Evo anymore.
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I've used to own Evo 6.5 TME, Evo VII for few years and I've driven a numerous of III's, IV's, V's, VI's, VIII's and IX's.
Both cars have their advantages and it is funny how different these cars really are even though in paper they seem to be the same.
I always find Evos more agile, better engine performance and they are easier to drive fast but i always think it feels a little toy- ish. I'm not a fan of the suspension and steering feel and response of the Evo. It just does not feel as solid as the Subaru feels. Evos have a superb owners club (MLR) and parts are so much easier to get and the support is great.
I like the Subaru since it has the longitudally mounted engine and transmission layout. It makes the steering wheel input more sharper. I also like the "mechanical"- feel or driving what the Subaru offers compared to the computer-aided feel in the Evo. Subaru does not have such as good community support and club what the Evos have.
Driving wise, I always find it harder to feel the limits of the Evos. Especially in the rain and snow/ice.
Great cars and both have advantages, but I think I'm a little leaned towards the Subaru. Although I will get a CT9A (VII-IX) RS some time and write a new reviews from the Evo with mechanical differentials (front and rear) coupled with a active center differential.
Both cars have their advantages and it is funny how different these cars really are even though in paper they seem to be the same.
I always find Evos more agile, better engine performance and they are easier to drive fast but i always think it feels a little toy- ish. I'm not a fan of the suspension and steering feel and response of the Evo. It just does not feel as solid as the Subaru feels. Evos have a superb owners club (MLR) and parts are so much easier to get and the support is great.
I like the Subaru since it has the longitudally mounted engine and transmission layout. It makes the steering wheel input more sharper. I also like the "mechanical"- feel or driving what the Subaru offers compared to the computer-aided feel in the Evo. Subaru does not have such as good community support and club what the Evos have.
Driving wise, I always find it harder to feel the limits of the Evos. Especially in the rain and snow/ice.
Great cars and both have advantages, but I think I'm a little leaned towards the Subaru. Although I will get a CT9A (VII-IX) RS some time and write a new reviews from the Evo with mechanical differentials (front and rear) coupled with a active center differential.
Last edited by Twilight; 30 August 2011 at 08:51 AM.
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That's really nice!
I have a part of me that has always wanted to own an Evo but I can't help thinking they appear to require a little bit more attention than Impreza's which makes it hard to justify getting one.
What's the deal when people say, it needs oil changed after 3k miles etc. I have a feeling they drink a bit more petrol than Impreza's also.
I think the major thing I'd miss about changing to an Evo is the burble. I'm sure an Evo doesn't sound to dissapointing but it just can't sound as good as an Impreza with the foot on the floor.
I have a part of me that has always wanted to own an Evo but I can't help thinking they appear to require a little bit more attention than Impreza's which makes it hard to justify getting one.
What's the deal when people say, it needs oil changed after 3k miles etc. I have a feeling they drink a bit more petrol than Impreza's also.
I think the major thing I'd miss about changing to an Evo is the burble. I'm sure an Evo doesn't sound to dissapointing but it just can't sound as good as an Impreza with the foot on the floor.
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I have onwed this for about 3 weeks,
surprising how different it is compared to a subaru like power delivery
handling... its 2004 FQ-340 MR with a few mods 405 bhp / 380 ib/ft
Carbon Bonnet,FQ-400 Mirrors,Carbon Fins etc...
i will get some more pictures up
I know its not everyones cup of tea but its mine
Oh and im still looking for a well spec'd impreza
surprising how different it is compared to a subaru like power delivery
handling... its 2004 FQ-340 MR with a few mods 405 bhp / 380 ib/ft
Carbon Bonnet,FQ-400 Mirrors,Carbon Fins etc...
i will get some more pictures up
I know its not everyones cup of tea but its mine
Oh and im still looking for a well spec'd impreza
#27
Thanks, had if for a while now, i paid good money for this and now there is a lot of cheap ones around with hidden problems like the fault AYC ( looking at £2400 for a pump ) they are so different between them
Last edited by BBB3; 08 April 2012 at 02:36 PM.