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2008 AWD Battle

Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Default Re: 2008 AWD Battle

Originally Posted by Assassin
And I honestly do think the Evo would out perform both cars. I'm judging this based on reputation.
Well, considering its basically a completely differant car than the previous years, that is yet to be seen.

I still choose the STI.
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dave22
You can't see it from the inside. I personally think the new STi looks a brozillion times better than the new Evo but if the Evo were more fun to drive (impossible in this case) then I might consider it over the STi.

And since we're on the subject of outward appereance, here's what people would say when they saw me driving each of these cars-

STi- "Look at that happy-ass good looking dude enjoying the shit out of that strange little car. I wish I was having that much fun."

R32- "Look at that distinguished good looking dude on the way to work in his Golf."

Evo- "Look how unhappy that good looking dude driving that boxy gimmick seems. I wonder how he got duped into buying such a whiz-bang, bodykitted, automatic Lancer. He must be headed to the Kia dealer to trade it in on something that doesn't blow so much nuts."
What do you mean, "you can't see it from the inside?" The OP ask specifically which one would outperform the others and look good doing so. Off of reputation the EVO > * as far as speed/handling is concerned. And IMO the Evo X (even though I don't like it) looks 10 times better than that nissan murano meets M shoe meets volkswagon beatle piece of shit they are calling an STI. And if you haven't noticed, paddle shifting is becoming highly desired in the racing world. I love shifting my own gears, but I've had the pleasure of taking a c6 vette for a drive and I quite enjoyed paddle shifting.

Originally Posted by siclike7
Well, considering its basically a completely differant car than the previous years, that is yet to be seen.
I agree here. But if it's the same 4g63 that's been in all the previous Evos, I have much faith.
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Default Re: 2008 AWD Battle

Originally Posted by Assassin
I agree here. But if it's the same 4g63 that's been in all the previous Evos, I have much faith.
No more 4G63. So i guess there goes your faith.
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Default Re: 2008 AWD Battle

Originally Posted by Assassin
And if you haven't noticed, paddle shifting is becoming highly desired in the racing world.
I have noticed.

Two things:

1. That bullshit they're pushing in these cars isn't anything like what is used in the "racing world."

2. Even if it were, I'm not in any kind of championship so why do I want to deny myself the fun?
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dave22
Sti. The rest have stupid transmissions.

Im with this guy.
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Default Re: 2008 AWD Battle

STI all day.


volkswagen cars are for homosexuals.

and the new evo with paddle shifting falls right into the homoerotic category as the VW.

while the STI might look like a mazda 3,3 door edition,it still has a better tranny,and better engineering than the other two manufactuers.
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Default Re: 2008 AWD Battle

Originally Posted by BoostLag
STI all day.


volkswagen cars are for homosexuals.

and the new evo with paddle shifting falls right into the homoerotic category as the VW.

while the STI might look like a mazda 3,3 door edition,it still has a better tranny,and better engineering than the other two manufactuers.
Agreed ,STI all day. nuff said

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Default Re: 2008 AWD Battle

Originally Posted by BoostLag
STI all day.


volkswagen cars are for homosexuals.

and the new evo with paddle shifting falls right into the homoerotic category as the VW.

while the STI might look like a mazda 3,3 door edition,it still has a better tranny,and better engineering than the other two manufactuers.
The paddle shifters are an option for the MR edition....they will still have the 5 speed.

According to all the reviews of the X, the road course time is supposedly slightly faster than the IX. Since 99% are straighline performance minded, tell me how many will be keeping any of the cars stock?
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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evo for looks.. sti for performance.. r32 for god knows what.. to be really slow?
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by lrg8683
evo for looks.. sti for performance.. r32 for god knows what.. to be really slow?
r32 for interior design(looks like an upscale Audi Interior)


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