Why do Evo Magazine .........
13 December 2006, 12:51 PM
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Why do Evo Magazine .........
Why do Evo magazine rate the RB5 so much more highly than a UK Turbo with PPP and 17 inch wheels?
The cars are virtually the same, except a rear bulk head stiffener, which I have been told does not do much anyway.
I think the Classic Turbo with PPP is too underated,
The addiional torque really helps the car, and the extra power also a nice addition over the standard car.
Is it that because the RB5 is limited addition, and cool colour and has some cosmetic tweeks that Evo thinks it improves the driving experience?
Just some of my thoughts ,Evo still the best Car Mag I will not cancel my subscription but would like some higher residuals for the UK Classic!!
MY2000 Classic PPP owner
The cars are virtually the same, except a rear bulk head stiffener, which I have been told does not do much anyway.
I think the Classic Turbo with PPP is too underated,
The addiional torque really helps the car, and the extra power also a nice addition over the standard car.
Is it that because the RB5 is limited addition, and cool colour and has some cosmetic tweeks that Evo thinks it improves the driving experience?
Just some of my thoughts ,Evo still the best Car Mag I will not cancel my subscription but would like some higher residuals for the UK Classic!!
MY2000 Classic PPP owner
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13 December 2006, 01:13 PM
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Could it be because Evo Magazine seem to rate the cars, apart from some specific exceptions, as completely standard "out of the box"? Maybe they class the PPP in the same way as any other modification, although it's an "official" one? Just my thought...
13 December 2006, 02:57 PM
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aggs,
I rate the RB5 higher BECAUSE of it's "limited addition, and cool colour and has some cosmetic tweeks"; and that's why EVO mag has too. It is better than a MY99 PPP.
I'm not so sure the driving experience is improved. In fact, that's down to the condition of the car not the color, plaque or model number.
But I've not yet found the MY99 PPP Owners club.
I rate the RB5 higher BECAUSE of it's "limited addition, and cool colour and has some cosmetic tweeks"; and that's why EVO mag has too. It is better than a MY99 PPP.
I'm not so sure the driving experience is improved. In fact, that's down to the condition of the car not the color, plaque or model number.
But I've not yet found the MY99 PPP Owners club.
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13 December 2006, 04:48 PM
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because they are rare compared to the common UK turbos.
they come with limited edition spoiler and wheels.
they come with a quick shift gearlever (which will improve the drive slightly).
and most come with PPP anyway and Prodrive suspension.
and some come with Alcons.
but yes mainly because they are a special edition.
they come with limited edition spoiler and wheels.
they come with a quick shift gearlever (which will improve the drive slightly).
and most come with PPP anyway and Prodrive suspension.
and some come with Alcons.
but yes mainly because they are a special edition.
13 December 2006, 06:29 PM
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Forgot about the Quickshift.
They do look classy.
I am lucky my Classic has the same rear spoiler which also looks pretty classy I think.
Some good comments.
PPP classic Owner Club required then could call it "The RB5 Spec PPP Classic Club!!!!
Only the MY99 and MY2000 though!!!
They do look classy.
I am lucky my Classic has the same rear spoiler which also looks pretty classy I think.
Some good comments.
PPP classic Owner Club required then could call it "The RB5 Spec PPP Classic Club!!!!
Only the MY99 and MY2000 though!!!
13 December 2006, 06:49 PM
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Steel Grey surely? The correct name for 86F is Cool Grey though...
Simon
Simon
86f, cool grey - jdm colour
both exactly the same of course, I'd blame uk marketing
Well spotted!
14 December 2006, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Racy Jace
Well youll need this then thats lying in my garage then 
my jap classic does not have a big heavy bit of wood bolted to the bar?
and my bar is halfway up the back of the seat IIRC??
14 December 2006, 09:04 PM
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At one point, Evo overrated all imprezas. Except for the later ones they slated. They woke up and smelt the coffee by then 
22B: Justified. The rest, good, but nowt to constantly quack on about.
22B: Justified. The rest, good, but nowt to constantly quack on about.
Just checked in the RB5 brochure and i'll think you'll find they do
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