Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds

maron10 · 01-15-2008, 12:55 PM

Comparison Test: Mitsubishi Evo GSR vs. Mitsubishi Evo MR vs. 2008 Subaru WRX STI.*

EVO came out in first place again.

Dj Hurricane · 01-15-2008, 01:05 PM

All I heard was STI "LIGHTER And FASTER" lol

As for handling, I guess it comes down to what you want the car for, \

and if you are use to AWD with torq!

Iguana · 01-15-2008, 01:07 PM

This was with the EVO MR that hadn't had the SST fixed yet. Imagine what wil happen after they fix/re-calibrate the SST?

I'm surprised that the 08 STI came out last.

THey added an EVO IX MR to the test and it came out on top in terms of lap speed. I'm curious where an 06 STI would place. Perhaps on top of all the new comers, but right behind the IX MR?

**Digitalfiend** · 01-15-2008, 01:26 PM

The Evo X MR, top of the line model with SST, barely edged out the STI around the track. Considering they claimed the STI understeered so badly, it's funny that it was only .17-.26 seconds off the pace around the track. It also trounced the Evo X in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. It beat the MR's slalom speed and was slightly slower than the GSR's speed.

Just like always, these cars are so closely matched, I wouldn't exactly call it a "win". I still maintain a tire change could fix any so-called "understeer".

ssauer2004 · 01-15-2008, 01:26 PM

I'll still take the STI everytime.

***SiCkSTi04*** · 01-15-2008, 01:35 PM

dccd settings on auto!? freaking use it thats why it's there! lol

***520*** · 01-15-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

The Evo X MR, top of the line model with SST, barely edged out the STI around the track. Considering they claimed the STI understeered so badly, it's funny that it was only .17-.26 seconds off the pace around the track. It also trounced the Evo X in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. It beat the MR's slalom speed and was slightly slower than the GSR's speed.

Just like always, these cars are so closely matched, I wouldn't exactly call it a "win". I still maintain a tire change could fix any so-called "understeer".

IIRC the sti, when tested alone, did the slalom at 72mph.

.99gs is impressive for the evos though

RFFG · 01-15-2008, 01:39 PM

The 08's came really close in terms of lap times...

04__STi · 01-15-2008, 01:42 PM

I don't understand why subie can't get the Understeer fixed! even with 200lb more the evo is faster at the track.

Stoli1986 · 01-15-2008, 02:15 PM

Dude they didn't touch the DCCD though they left it on auto if it had atleast been on auto (-) I bet it would have done better.

PuccasBad_STI · 01-15-2008, 02:29 PM

its minor numbers on the street and depending on mods that are to come and driver experience...

another deciding point here is where your affiliation lies... I like Evos but I will always be loyal to Subarus

StealYourFace · 01-15-2008, 02:30 PM

[quote=04__STi;1675836]I don't understand why subie can't get the Understeer fixed! quote]

Because Subaru lets it's lawyers pick the alignment settings. They dial in so much neg rear camber to keep the car from being tail happy. This is a fast car, and Subaru wants to keep the average Joe from wrecking on the street.

With a better alignment (more neg camber up front, less in the rear) the car would be much much more neutral.

CFar · 01-15-2008, 02:39 PM

Its the same story as before, depends on which rag is testing the cars as to which one come out on top. I've already seen two different articles which eek out the STi over the EVO. What does it all mean, nothing.

Which track youre at, which car youre driving are all so close it doesn't matter.

chmura · 01-15-2008, 03:19 PM

I love the new look of the STI. Also, I am glad that the STI has a true manual. This is why I'm going to purchase a 2009 STI,

alvint · 01-15-2008, 04:40 PM

Anyone know what tires/size are used on thes EVO cars?
I know the STI uses 245/40-18 Dunlop SP Sport 600 Summer Tires.

01-15-2008, 12:55 PM	#1
maron10 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: Driver Location: Durham, NC Posts: 179 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds Comparison Test: Mitsubishi Evo GSR vs. Mitsubishi Evo MR vs. 2008 Subaru WRX STI.* EVO came out in first place again. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-15-2008, 01:05 PM	#2
Dj Hurricane STI Driver Car: 08 DGM BBS NAV Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Miami Beach Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds All I heard was STI "LIGHTER And FASTER" lol As for handling, I guess it comes down to what you want the car for, \ and if you are use to AWD with torq!

01-15-2008, 01:07 PM	#3
Iguana Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi's Location: Northern California Posts: 1,318 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds This was with the EVO MR that hadn't had the SST fixed yet. Imagine what wil happen after they fix/re-calibrate the SST? I'm surprised that the 08 STI came out last. THey added an EVO IX MR to the test and it came out on top in terms of lap speed. I'm curious where an 06 STI would place. Perhaps on top of all the new comers, but right behind the IX MR?

01-15-2008, 01:26 PM	#4
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,144 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds The Evo X MR, top of the line model with SST, barely edged out the STI around the track. Considering they claimed the STI understeered so badly, it's funny that it was only .17-.26 seconds off the pace around the track. It also trounced the Evo X in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. It beat the MR's slalom speed and was slightly slower than the GSR's speed. Just like always, these cars are so closely matched, I wouldn't exactly call it a "win". I still maintain a tire change could fix any so-called "understeer".

01-15-2008, 01:26 PM	#5
ssauer2004 Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 SSM Sti Fav Mod: Just Getting Started..... Location: R.I Posts: 173 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds I'll still take the STI everytime.

01-15-2008, 01:35 PM	#6
*SiCkSTi04* RSV2/BF2142 Player Car: Subaru WRXSTi 04 JBP Fav Mod: Fixing Subie Rattles :) Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 724 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds dccd settings on auto!? freaking use it thats why it's there! lol

01-15-2008, 01:39 PM	#8
RFFG Spec C Club Car: 1998 Impreza GF8 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 2,299 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds The 08's came really close in terms of lap times...

01-15-2008, 01:42 PM	#9
04__STi Banned Car: 04 STi Posts: 572 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds I don't understand why subie can't get the Understeer fixed! even with 200lb more the evo is faster at the track.

01-15-2008, 02:15 PM	#10
Stoli1986 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds Dude they didn't touch the DCCD though they left it on auto if it had atleast been on auto (-) I bet it would have done better.

01-15-2008, 02:29 PM	#11
PuccasBad_STI Silver Member Car: 07 OBP STI Fav Mod: AutoSpeed Catback Location: Virginia Posts: 324 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds its minor numbers on the street and depending on mods that are to come and driver experience... another deciding point here is where your affiliation lies... I like Evos but I will always be loyal to Subarus

01-15-2008, 02:30 PM	#12
StealYourFace Junior STI Driver Car: 2002 wrx wagon Fav Mod: Grateful Dead sticker, stg 2 Location: Buffalo Ny Posts: 55 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds [quote=04__STi;1675836]I don't understand why subie can't get the Understeer fixed! quote] Because Subaru lets it's lawyers pick the alignment settings. They dial in so much neg rear camber to keep the car from being tail happy. This is a fast car, and Subaru wants to keep the average Joe from wrecking on the street. With a better alignment (more neg camber up front, less in the rear) the car would be much much more neutral. Last edited by StealYourFace : 01-15-2008 at 02:32 PM. Reason: spelling

01-15-2008, 02:39 PM	#13
CFar Professional STI Driver Location: NOVA Posts: 497 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds Its the same story as before, depends on which rag is testing the cars as to which one come out on top. I've already seen two different articles which eek out the STi over the EVO. What does it all mean, nothing. Which track youre at, which car youre driving are all so close it doesn't matter.

01-15-2008, 03:19 PM	#14
chmura STI Driver Car: 07 Lexus IS250 Fav Mod: Future 09 STI Owner :) Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 206 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds I love the new look of the STI. Also, I am glad that the STI has a true manual. This is why I'm going to purchase a 2009 STI,

01-15-2008, 04:40 PM	#15
alvint Amateur STI Driver Car: '04 R32 Fav Mod: track lessons Location: Ventura, California Posts: 14 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Three way shootout EVO vs STI on Edmunds Anyone know what tires/size are used on thes EVO cars? I know the STI uses 245/40-18 Dunlop SP Sport 600 Summer Tires. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.