2006 Evo 9 vs STi (Edmunds) - Page 2

HumboldtBlazer · 02-07-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by battlecat

And if the evo outhandles it by as much as we are lead to believe, it's really scary.

It's our stock alignment. Try setting the POSITIVE camber in the front to a -2.0 or -2.5, 0 toe, 0 cross camber, then watch it post the same times in the solom. We got a bad alignment from the factory, period.

Darkiller · 02-07-2006, 09:56 AM

i like how they did the qt in 13.6 and got a 5.8 60ft time when .. car and driver did it better

13.6 @ 104 ===EVO 13.4 @ 102 ===STI
0-60 mph 4.8 4.9

mabey they got there numbers mixed up

really who cares we all love are cars and i think any of us could of gotten and evo if we wanted to

amdmaxx · 02-07-2006, 02:10 PM

Real new EVO is not out until end of this year, meddle of next year..

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Originally Posted by battlecat

But i have to say, after reading the review, it makes me want to try/buy the new evo. I love my 06 sti in everyway. And if the evo outhandles it by as much as we are lead to believe, it's really scary.

GT35 STI · 02-07-2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by STI Nicholas

Both are great cars, and i think a race between the two would come down to driver skill more than car ability.

Nail on the head right there...

I have driven both cars, honestly IMO it just comes down the personal preference, in my opinion both cars are near identical as far as performance goes... I personally chose the STI because I thought it looked better, and I absolutely hate Mitsu****si

Stee · 02-07-2006, 03:24 PM

The EVO 9 is awesome. Can't take that away from it.
With that said, my '06 STI is the ONLY reason I don't own one.

A lot of people forget that the STI needs to improve at a rate directly proportional to the EVO each year, which it has(I know- I used to own an '04), although magazine numbers alone don't always make it apparent.

Twinturbo · 02-07-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by battlecat

I'm not sure i like the idea of "defeating the 5500 rpm launch limiter" on the Evo.
so what does that mean? Did they do a software upgrade or just pull a fuse? Either way i'm surprised in an unbiased review they can justify modifying or tuning one car.
Regardless, i think if you are doing a review, you review the car comparing apples to apples, stock to stock. You can't prep one and then say it's a better car because it beat a stock car.

But i have to say, after reading the review, it makes me want to try/buy the new evo. I love my 06 sti in everyway. And if the evo outhandles it by as much as we are lead to believe, it's really scary.

My 05 has a 5000 limiter when the clutch is in... thing is, the car is ON 10LBS OF BOOST while it bounces off that 5k mark. Launching while on boost is obviously going to be a hard launch. I think Mistu screwed themselvs there, HAHAHA.

rgt · 02-07-2006, 03:56 PM

I am just not impressed with the aesthetic of the evo. Also, the lack of side airbags bugs me, as well as no cruise control. Want better power? Go stage 2, want better handling? buy springs and swaybars, want better seats? buy new seats... no biggie. Want boxer sound? You will never get it with the disease ridden raspy note of the 4g63.

STi Transporter · 02-07-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stee

The EVO 9 is awesome. Can't take that away from it.
With that said, my '06 STI is the ONLY reason I don't own one.

A lot of people forget that the STI needs to improve at a rate directly proportional to the EVO each year, which it has(I know- I used to own an '04), although magazine numbers alone don't always make it apparent.

I totally agree, Subaru has improved the STi each year to try and keep it competitive with the EVo and any other cars out there.

I can't believe they can just dismiss all the improvements and just basically copy and paste last year's review and make a few changes.

These mags just need to stay true and do a real and fair comparison. If they did that, then there would be no complaints except to the losing car company which then would have to improve the car. But obviously there will always be bias and/or laziness.

***bah14*** · 02-07-2006, 04:43 PM

STi
Pro: it's a subau

Evo
Con: It's a Mitsubishi

and yet, we still have this conversation.

Endless_STi · 02-08-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

Nice review, I guess. I guess that I have gotten to where I could care less what anybody says about our cars.

Yeah I totally agree. Who give a crap what other people think. As long as we know it hauls ass.

02-07-2006, 09:56 AM	#17
Darkiller Spec C Club Car: 2006 STI BLUE Fav Mod: Fp20g and protune Location: 1000 oaks, SoCA Posts: 1,505 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	i like how they did the qt in 13.6 and got a 5.8 60ft time when .. car and driver did it better 13.6 @ 104 ===EVO 13.4 @ 102 ===STI 0-60 mph 4.8 4.9 mabey they got there numbers mixed up really who cares we all love are cars and i think any of us could of gotten and evo if we wanted to

02-07-2006, 03:24 PM	#20
Stee Spec C Club Car: 2008 Fitrari Red Fav Mod: Getting 40mpg Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,537 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	The EVO 9 is awesome. Can't take that away from it. With that said, my '06 STI is the ONLY reason I don't own one. A lot of people forget that the STI needs to improve at a rate directly proportional to the EVO each year, which it has(I know- I used to own an '04), although magazine numbers alone don't always make it apparent.

02-07-2006, 03:56 PM	#22
rgt Professional STI Racer Car: 07 WRX STI WRB/Gold Fav Mod: COBB AP Stage 2 93 oct v1.04 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 766 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I am just not impressed with the aesthetic of the evo. Also, the lack of side airbags bugs me, as well as no cruise control. Want better power? Go stage 2, want better handling? buy springs and swaybars, want better seats? buy new seats... no biggie. Want boxer sound? You will never get it with the disease ridden raspy note of the 4g63.

02-07-2006, 04:43 PM	#24
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	STi Pro: it's a subau Evo Con: It's a Mitsubishi and yet, we still have this conversation.