Scooby to R32 to Evo 8 FQ340
27 April 2007, 09:06 AM
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Scooby to R32 to Evo 8 FQ340
Had 3 scoobys, started off with a v5 import moved on to a V4 Type R and then a Sti 7 with TSL's 333 package, then stupidly thought that a Golf R32 would be the right car for me, well after 3 months I want to get rid, what do you guys think of the Evo 8 FQ 340??
27 April 2007, 03:58 PM
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I`d personally go for a 320, get it mapped ( Ecutek) fuel pump/ exhaust, you`ll see 370-380 with similar torque.....great cars, i was thinking of one when i sold my Tommi Mak but decided on an RA...
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27 April 2007, 04:00 PM
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I heard you can take a GSR, add some hard pipes, different turbo housing and exhaust and remap to about 370-380 bhp. In fact I think powerstation actually offer it as a tuning stage (of course do it yourself, or at least get the bits yourself and you should save a few £'s).
With this in mind I see little point in ever considering the FQ400.
With this in mind I see little point in ever considering the FQ400.
27 April 2007, 04:03 PM
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Id go for a 300 personally.
I see no point in paying for the higher MR models, esp the Unichip one, when you can do what I have done and get Bob to work his magic.
Do some research as people focus far too much on the higher numbers IMO.
The only point getting an Evo 400 is if you are going to unleash its true potential. Lots more can be had from it with a few tweaks, a level you will not get to with an FQ or MR without turbo changes and internal work.
I see no point in paying for the higher MR models, esp the Unichip one, when you can do what I have done and get Bob to work his magic.
Do some research as people focus far too much on the higher numbers IMO.
The only point getting an Evo 400 is if you are going to unleash its true potential. Lots more can be had from it with a few tweaks, a level you will not get to with an FQ or MR without turbo changes and internal work.
27 April 2007, 04:18 PM
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Id go for a 300 personally.
I see no point in paying for the higher MR models, esp the Unichip one, when you can do what I have done and get Bob to work his magic.
Do some research as people focus far too much on the higher numbers IMO.
The only point getting an Evo 400 is if you are going to unleash its true potential. Lots more can be had from it with a few tweaks, a level you will not get to with an FQ or MR without turbo changes and internal work.
I see no point in paying for the higher MR models, esp the Unichip one, when you can do what I have done and get Bob to work his magic.
Do some research as people focus far too much on the higher numbers IMO.
The only point getting an Evo 400 is if you are going to unleash its true potential. Lots more can be had from it with a few tweaks, a level you will not get to with an FQ or MR without turbo changes and internal work.
True, but i guess people choose the MR`s cus they`re that bit stronger, block, suspension etc, better cams...
27 April 2007, 05:00 PM
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My evo is running just over 400 bhp, very responsive, only scooby to compare it to is a spec c , fq 400 are no the complete package, i would opt for an evo 9 easy to get 400+
27 April 2007, 06:15 PM
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I`ll quarter mile with you mate, i`m running 70bhp less aswell...
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How is the RA coming along mate and how does it compare to the Mak?
27 April 2007, 06:53 PM
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Hello Einstein how are you mate?. Me and Northy have always been the same, he`s a good lad, i`d probably struggle TBH against his it`s a bloody quick car.
Mines doing good, just had some new Eibach suspension set up fitted aswell, money, money
Compared to the Mak you asked? Well the Mak was better after 120mph obviously, but i just feel and this is my opinion, the subaru has more character and i love the noise and these RA`s are mental up to 120 ish
but i still like the Evos, think both marques are stuning........Pete.
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27 April 2007, 07:31 PM
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Didnt they do a 300 MR?
I bought MR alloys and Bilstiens with Eibachs for £1000 and the car already had leather interior. Bob also managed to extract from it what most would only get from the same mods on an MR
I do agree the whole package is worth it over an FQ, as long as the price is right...
I bought MR alloys and Bilstiens with Eibachs for £1000 and the car already had leather interior. Bob also managed to extract from it what most would only get from the same mods on an MR
I do agree the whole package is worth it over an FQ, as long as the price is right...
27 April 2007, 09:34 PM
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We will have a best of 3, are you going to pod on the 6th of may mate, get on the scoobyshootout mate
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Yeah it was the mark 5 mate, sorry just joining in, it was just the all round feel of the car and lack of power
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