Just been out in an Evo V11.......
28 June 2007, 07:29 PM
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Just been out in an Evo V11.......
..........and all I can say is........WOW!
It's about as far off my UK classic Scoob, which has 300bhp, as my Scoob is away from the wife's Xantia TD
OK, it's not a standard car, running about 430bhp, but it corners like it's on rails, no body roll, seats are far superior.
Now all I have to do is see if I can find a decent one and start modding
Alcazar
It's about as far off my UK classic Scoob, which has 300bhp, as my Scoob is away from the wife's Xantia TD
OK, it's not a standard car, running about 430bhp, but it corners like it's on rails, no body roll, seats are far superior.
Now all I have to do is see if I can find a decent one and start modding
Alcazar
29 June 2007, 03:47 PM
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29 June 2007, 10:48 PM
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What would I have to pay for a comparable Scoob, would it have AYC, and what power? Pretty sure it'd have to be JDM, whereas the Evo I looked at is a UK car. JDM harder to insure, harder to source parts for etc.
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An FQ 340/360 FOR LESS.............WAKE UP/ you need to know your evos first, the FQ360 is only available in the 9, you want get one of those for 14.5k, i've had a Tommi Mak and an FQ330, awesome cars yes, better seats etc, but i just wasn't keen on the service intervals, and the twin scroll turbo on the Mak did'nt give me as much kick as in the RA...
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..........and all I can say is........WOW!
It's about as far off my UK classic Scoob, which has 300bhp, as my Scoob is away from the wife's Xantia TD
OK, it's not a standard car, running about 430bhp, but it corners like it's on rails, no body roll, seats are far superior.
Now all I have to do is see if I can find a decent one and start modding
Alcazar
It's about as far off my UK classic Scoob, which has 300bhp, as my Scoob is away from the wife's Xantia TD
OK, it's not a standard car, running about 430bhp, but it corners like it's on rails, no body roll, seats are far superior.
Now all I have to do is see if I can find a decent one and start modding
Alcazar
130bhp will make a hell of a difference in performance, why not plough the cost of the evo into getting your scoob up to similar levels of power and handling, or are you simply bored with the impreza and fancy a change?
30 June 2007, 05:59 PM
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You want an FQ360 MR - best car I've driven.
AL - not only would your Seat "idea" cost about £40k, it would also be utter turd and would still be slower round the bends that an Evo.
The Evo's 4WD system is about 45 light years ahead of an VAG Haldex effort (like I had in my R32).
AL - not only would your Seat "idea" cost about £40k, it would also be utter turd and would still be slower round the bends that an Evo.
The Evo's 4WD system is about 45 light years ahead of an VAG Haldex effort (like I had in my R32).
02 July 2007, 02:33 PM
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HOW modern though? The Evo had got it right by version VI, and I can get a decent, low mileage VII FQ 300 for £13000, and an FQ 340/360 for £14500 or less.
What would I have to pay for a comparable Scoob, would it have AYC, and what power? Pretty sure it'd have to be JDM, whereas the Evo I looked at is a UK car. JDM harder to insure, harder to source parts for etc.
Alcazar
What would I have to pay for a comparable Scoob, would it have AYC, and what power? Pretty sure it'd have to be JDM, whereas the Evo I looked at is a UK car. JDM harder to insure, harder to source parts for etc.
Alcazar
Constitution Motors (Subaru) in Norwich not only source import parts for you but have their own Japanese parts CD so they can look up UK equivalent parts with your Japanese VIN number, although it takes a little time. 01603 414623 ask for Sam. They will post small parts for you on request although if you're not local it might be worth seeing what they can do.
It goes wrong when body specific parts are required when there is no UK equivalent, as an example 22B, some spoilers and bumpers.
02 July 2007, 05:29 PM
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You want an FQ360 MR - best car I've driven.
AL - not only would your Seat "idea" cost about £40k, it would also be utter turd and would still be slower round the bends that an Evo.
The Evo's 4WD system is about 45 light years ahead of an VAG Haldex effort (like I had in my R32).
AL - not only would your Seat "idea" cost about £40k, it would also be utter turd and would still be slower round the bends that an Evo.
The Evo's 4WD system is about 45 light years ahead of an VAG Haldex effort (like I had in my R32).
1. Haldex isnt VAG specific
2. Yes the haldex in your old R32 was pish, but VAG have now modified it for their own interprentation of what they require.
You keep saying how much you loved your R32 yet say a haldex leon would be a turd? Its got a better chassis so if you give it haldex it would be a turd for some reason?
So if the leon is a turd what would that make your old R32, or more importantly your crappy diesel astra
03 July 2007, 06:45 PM
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03 July 2007, 08:39 PM
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I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
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03 July 2007, 08:59 PM
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Which? The scoob or the Evo? I've been in an STi V5 running 480 bhp, and the Evo was ahead on points. Again, ride, seats, cornering.......
I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
Alcazar
I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
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04 July 2007, 09:48 AM
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1. Haldex isnt VAG specific
2. Yes the haldex in your old R32 was pish, but VAG have now modified it for their own interprentation of what they require.
You keep saying how much you loved your R32 yet say a haldex leon would be a turd? Its got a better chassis so if you give it haldex it would be a turd for some reason?
So if the leon is a turd what would that make your old R32, or more importantly your crappy diesel astra
And who else but VAG uses Haldex?
The Seats I have driven have all been crap - wooden steering, torque steer, nasty interiors, etc - why spend a load of money on one?
As for the Astra comments - kicks the living crap out of an old S40 and a Transit
04 July 2007, 05:45 PM
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The R32 was very good. The Evo is a LOT better.
And who else but VAG uses Haldex?
The Seats I have driven have all been crap - wooden steering, torque steer, nasty interiors, etc - why spend a load of money on one?
As for the Astra comments - kicks the living crap out of an old S40 and a Transit
And who else but VAG uses Haldex?
The Seats I have driven have all been crap - wooden steering, torque steer, nasty interiors, etc - why spend a load of money on one?
As for the Astra comments - kicks the living crap out of an old S40 and a Transit
And GM uses it, you know the company that owns vauxhall/opel. Pity vauxhalls are to budget build manufacturer to even entertain he idea of making a more uppermarket model
As for mentioning my work van I dont see the funny side in comparing it to your crappy astra as its a bleedin van
And no, astras are not better than volvo S40's and if I sold my mercedes e-class I could probably buy 5 of your crappy astras. Now sit down and comeback when you have a decent vehicle.
Doesnt make sense why someone who drools over loads of cars and claims to make £800 a day yet drives a crappy boring astra, unless they are a liar. And you have got a proven track record for lying
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04 July 2007, 06:01 PM
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Which? The scoob or the Evo? I've been in an STi V5 running 480 bhp, and the Evo was ahead on points. Again, ride, seats, cornering.......
I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
Alcazar
I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
Alcazar
04 July 2007, 06:01 PM
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Which? The scoob or the Evo? I've been in an STi V5 running 480 bhp, and the Evo was ahead on points. Again, ride, seats, cornering.......
I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
Alcazar
I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
Alcazar
04 July 2007, 06:02 PM
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Which? The scoob or the Evo? I've been in an STi V5 running 480 bhp, and the Evo was ahead on points. Again, ride, seats, cornering.......
I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
Alcazar
I can't be doing with spending money on my classic to try and achieve that. It'd be SOOOO dear, with a complete engine rebuild needed, and probably a different gearbox. (Mine is a UK car with weaker internals).
And I'm STILL not convinced it'd handle like an Evo.
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05 July 2007, 12:12 PM
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Ford group uses haldex and oh yes that does include britains beloved land rover
And GM uses it, you know the company that owns vauxhall/opel. Pity vauxhalls are to budget build manufacturer to even entertain he idea of making a more uppermarket model
As for mentioning my work van I dont see the funny side in comparing it to your crappy astra as its a bleedin van
And no, astras are not better than volvo S40's and if I sold my mercedes e-class I could probably buy 5 of your crappy astras. Now sit down and comeback when you have a decent vehicle.
Doesnt make sense why someone who drools over loads of cars and claims to make £800 a day yet drives a crappy boring astra, unless they are a liar. And you have got a proven track record for lying
And GM uses it, you know the company that owns vauxhall/opel. Pity vauxhalls are to budget build manufacturer to even entertain he idea of making a more uppermarket model
As for mentioning my work van I dont see the funny side in comparing it to your crappy astra as its a bleedin van
And no, astras are not better than volvo S40's and if I sold my mercedes e-class I could probably buy 5 of your crappy astras. Now sit down and comeback when you have a decent vehicle.
Doesnt make sense why someone who drools over loads of cars and claims to make £800 a day yet drives a crappy boring astra, unless they are a liar. And you have got a proven track record for lying
Liar?
It's your DAD'S E class and probably worth bugger all.
An S40 is an utter heap of cack - Even the R gets a ribbing in Evo for being cack to drive. The Astra gets a much better review.
You prove time and time again that you know NOTHING about cars - I drive them, I test them out, I don't put blinkers on.
And if you think making good money means you have to rush out and buy a flash car, then you REALLY are a stupid pillock.
Land Rover and Ford do NOT use Haldex - BSer.
And you've never driven an Evo or in fact a remotely fast car
You are beyond a joke yet I can't help replying - a bit like picking a scab but probably less rewarding.
Now time to converse with 99% of the car ENTHUSIASTS (not copy and paste lords with access to Audi's PR website) on here.
Anyway, the Evo, a fine fine car.
05 July 2007, 06:22 PM
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Liar?
It's your DAD'S E class and probably worth bugger all.
An S40 is an utter heap of cack - Even the R gets a ribbing in Evo for being cack to drive. The Astra gets a much better review.
You prove time and time again that you know NOTHING about cars - I drive them, I test them out, I don't put blinkers on.
And if you think making good money means you have to rush out and buy a flash car, then you REALLY are a stupid pillock.
Land Rover and Ford do NOT use Haldex - BSer.
And you've never driven an Evo or in fact a remotely fast car
You are beyond a joke yet I can't help replying - a bit like picking a scab but probably less rewarding.
Now time to converse with 99% of the car ENTHUSIASTS (not copy and paste lords with access to Audi's PR website) on here.
Anyway, the Evo, a fine fine car.
It's your DAD'S E class and probably worth bugger all.
An S40 is an utter heap of cack - Even the R gets a ribbing in Evo for being cack to drive. The Astra gets a much better review.
You prove time and time again that you know NOTHING about cars - I drive them, I test them out, I don't put blinkers on.
And if you think making good money means you have to rush out and buy a flash car, then you REALLY are a stupid pillock.
Land Rover and Ford do NOT use Haldex - BSer.
And you've never driven an Evo or in fact a remotely fast car
You are beyond a joke yet I can't help replying - a bit like picking a scab but probably less rewarding.
Now time to converse with 99% of the car ENTHUSIASTS (not copy and paste lords with access to Audi's PR website) on here.
Anyway, the Evo, a fine fine car.
And yes a MK4 R32 is a really flash car as so is a evo
And yes I have never driven any fast cars or any cars for that matter
And yes ford and landrover dont use haldex
Originally Posted by haldex
The Haldex AWD system is currently used in the following vehicle models:
* Volkswagen Golf 4Motion
* Volkswagen Bora 4Motion
* Volkswagen Beetle RSi
* Volkswagen Passat 4Motion
* Volkswagen Sharan 4Motion
* Volkswagen Multivan 4Motion
* Audi A3/S3 Quattro
* Audi TT Quattro
* Skoda Octavia 4x4
* Seat León
* Seat Alhambra
* Volvo S40 AWD
* Volvo V50 AWD
* Volvo S60 AWD
* Volvo S60R AWD
* Volvo V70 AWD
* Volvo V70R AWD
* Volvo XC70
* Volvo S80 AWD
* Volvo XC90
* Bugatti Veyron
* Ford Freestyle
* Ford Five Hundred
* Mercury Montego
* Land Rover LR2
* Volkswagen Golf 4Motion
* Volkswagen Bora 4Motion
* Volkswagen Beetle RSi
* Volkswagen Passat 4Motion
* Volkswagen Sharan 4Motion
* Volkswagen Multivan 4Motion
* Audi A3/S3 Quattro
* Audi TT Quattro
* Skoda Octavia 4x4
* Seat León
* Seat Alhambra
* Volvo S40 AWD
* Volvo V50 AWD
* Volvo S60 AWD
* Volvo S60R AWD
* Volvo V70 AWD
* Volvo V70R AWD
* Volvo XC70
* Volvo S80 AWD
* Volvo XC90
* Bugatti Veyron
* Ford Freestyle
* Ford Five Hundred
* Mercury Montego
* Land Rover LR2
05 July 2007, 07:09 PM
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I see - a car has to be "flash" in your eyes.
Oh dear - welcome to a never ending feeling of inadequacy, loss and stress.
Anyway, I'm off fast cars for now - should be buying a nice speed boat this weekend - no jams, no emissions crap, no daft drivers. Just fun.
Hey, you can you and polish your old E Class - Used to drive the bosses E320CDI a lot - Yawn.
Even national papers write up my views on cars.
The Verdict: BMW 750i - Independent Online Edition > Road Tests
Evo have published two letters of mine.
And your contribution?
Come on, you seem to think you're an authority on cars...
Oh dear - welcome to a never ending feeling of inadequacy, loss and stress.
Anyway, I'm off fast cars for now - should be buying a nice speed boat this weekend - no jams, no emissions crap, no daft drivers. Just fun.
Hey, you can you and polish your old E Class - Used to drive the bosses E320CDI a lot - Yawn.
Even national papers write up my views on cars.
The Verdict: BMW 750i - Independent Online Edition > Road Tests
Evo have published two letters of mine.
And your contribution?
Come on, you seem to think you're an authority on cars...
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