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Evo is gone........picked the new one up yesterday.

Next up is a radio

Just a few shots as we were leaving the dealer.

 

Nice, you make a good deal on the EVO? Or a trade.

 

Sweet! You definitely have to put up a comparison after you've gotten a chance to test this car out....

I'm very interested in your evaluation of the handling. I was AutoX'ing last weekend, and there were 2 STi's as well as 2 Evo's. The Evo's were killing the STi's.. Could have been driver skills but the president of the AutoX club owned one of the STi's so I'm guessing it has a less agressive suspension setting.

How is the ride compared to the other? Sorry for all the questions, but my friend is looking at both

 

BTW... Are you keeping the wing on the back???

 

Please tell me your taking the wing off?

Great car otherwise...

 

The STi definitely not as precise as the Evo, the STi tends to understeer which results in them falling behind the Evos at the track (this can be corrected with $ of course). Like you said, the driver is also key as I have seen STis beat Evos at the track and vice versa. For the street, the STi is great and I do prefer it to the Evo. The Evo rides harsher than the STi of course, more punishing. Quality goes to the Subaru hands down, inside and out.

Both are great vehicles, can't lose with either.

The wing will stay, its a trademark STi touch (was on the 22B as well).

I had a 99 2.5RS with some imported STi mods years back, so I have been into Rally inspired cars for awhile.

When I want to look professional, can always take the M3.

 

if i was you i'd always be rockin the bimmer

that looks like a little ricer boys car, jmho

 

Yeah, but the only thing that counts is that it isn't......not too many punks running around with a $31k Turbo Subaru either.

So far, its getting lots of respect.

 

what does it run in the 1/4, is it quicker than a evo??

 

Its definitely faster than the Evo, the power delivery is incredible. I have heard quarter mile times ranging from 13.3-13.8 (all at about 103mph).....13.3 I would say is real optimistic.

 

Looks lovely Beltfed, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

You have to love the classic blue/gold paint and rim scheme.

 

Nice! damn beltfed, you got me jealous with all the cars you get to buy!

 

so technically a 13.3 from the sti wuld be almost exact to that of your new M3 correct??How is the performance between those two??

 

it would be a nice race verse your bimmer

 

From what I remember reading, the EVO is somehow a little bit faster than the STi.

I forget what online mag it was, but it was a pretty "renowned" one.

Oh well. Nice car.

 

I hate you beltfed you have all the toys I can only dream about!

 

Beltfed your are the man!! I love those STi's. Black no wing on gold wheels would be awsome for me. Enjoy and give a full review later

 

i think it was car and driver but the times were off because the two cars are about the same weight and the STI has 30hp+ along with the trq. I believe the Evo has a better final drive and you don't have to shift as much to get to 60mph. In the STi from what i read you need to shift 3x to get to 60mph, the car is setup for a rally course. I'm sure beltfed will be able to confirm or deny some of this.....

 

I'm glad to see another STi onwer... Good stuff Beltfed.

 

Yeah, the STi gearing are really short compare to the EVO, so you have to shift really quick. Hehe, thats why they built the shift light/buzzer for ya, I like how it's adj per RPM..

 

Just to add to this thread.. The Subaru won the 2003 WRC championship last night.. Peter Solberg is the man!!!

 

Car looks Awesome, but are you really gonna drive that as a winter vehicle?
I know it’s a 4WD, but it’s not really built for that.
Or do you have an F150 hidden away in one of your garages?

Shawn S

 

Cool deal, first the Evo now the STi.

Best of luck with the new car.

 

I need more money.... :o


Looks good B!

 

Appreciate the comments, always nice to hear.

Shawn....the car should be good for the Winter, just as long as the super aggressive tires are swapped for something more appropriate.

The STi definitely has to be shifted a bit more to get up to speed as compared to the Evo, but at the same time you're going faster in the STi.

 

what is ur profession how can u afford these sexy cars.

 

 

I have no problem with the wing, the car has the power to back up its appearance to the casual observer who thinks its just a rice wagon. The car certainly isn't for everyone though.

Rally Cars rule......

 

Congrats on the new ride man. I would love to have your garage.

 

excellent choice. you'll be happy with it im sure. yes, the power delivery in those is fucking off the chain. when riding in my roommates, I get pushed back into the seat, and thats not even going past 4K rpm.

awesome car.

 

beltfed?

 

leasing perhaps?

 

and Richard Burns is coming back to Subaru next year

 

looks great!

 

congrats on both awesome whips bro!!!


good luck w/both of them and watch out 4 young punks on the island :shakehd:


btw, any modding plans 4 the sTi? Those can be made insanely quick u know :P

 

the wing is the sti's trademark, been there for a long time...dont take it off.

 

Nope, its bought.....it actually costs more to lease the STi than buy it. Anyway, leasing a car doesn't make it affordable. You can lease an E55 for $1400/month, not so cheap.

Unsure....I'll probably keep the car stock for now (we'll see what happens after the car is broken in).

I'm in the lab plastics business, not that exciting (hopefully making a switch soon). If you're curious about professions, go to MBWorld and ask what those guys do that have SL55s, F355s, etc listed in their sigs.

Again for the comments

 

Congrats on the new car!

 

m3 and STI are cars I want bad

damn man u got 2 bad ass cars and all the firearms. how the hell can u afford everything man?

 

so u think its quicker than your bimmer