Pic Tribute to the STI also Pics of the New IX - Page 2

**nandanrp** · 03-10-2007, 08:43 AM

The funny thing is, even with "just" those light mods on your 9, the car will be damn quick.

***520*** · 03-10-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjaboy76

I only plan on moderate mods for now. Exhaust, drop in filter, boost controller, wideband, egt gauge, fuel pump, tune, and catch can. That will probably be it.

Car looks sick, glad you got some pics up!

Sadly that will probably run 11's or low 12's with a flash and be as fast as your heavily modded STi.

Tortfeasor STi · 03-10-2007, 10:01 AM

That is a hot looking evo. I have always been fond of the evo and would have bought one had they not been made by Mitsubishi.

Its too bad about the STi getting methed up (hah, like a lisp, I am a cut up!). Good luck with the new car.

Ikon · 03-10-2007, 11:54 AM

looks good...

Tank · 03-10-2007, 12:30 PM

Sad to say, but I think the Evo in black looks better than your old STI. Nice car.

ninjaboy76 · 03-10-2007, 02:30 PM

Thanks for all of the compliments guys. Its sad but true, those "light" mods will easily be good for high 11's. My friend with the SSL package hit 11.90 with TBE exhaust, MBC, tune, intake, and intercooler piping on race gas 91 octane mix. My car weighs less than his so we will have to see what happens. I must say there are times when I miss the STI, but I'm really enjoying the Evo IX. Theres no way I would have purchased an VIII. I'm not fond of the VIIIs.

04__STi · 03-10-2007, 03:19 PM

Sweet! how about a comparo of the 2 cars?

***520*** · 03-10-2007, 06:03 PM

i agree on the IX > VIII. i liked the VIII's when they came out, but the IX's just pwn em.

amg destroyer · 03-10-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjaboy76

I only plan on moderate mods for now. Exhaust, drop in filter, boost controller, wideband, egt gauge, fuel pump, tune, and catch can. That will probably be it.

Don't forget the cams. I have HKS 272/272 on my evo VIII, and highly recommend them.

ninjaboy76 · 03-10-2007, 10:39 PM

Evo IX aftermarket cams haven't shown that much of a gain compared to stock cams.

EROCK11 · 03-11-2007, 08:58 AM

Beautiful car and I am insanely jealous of your STOCK seats. Keep us updated.

ninjaboy76 · 03-11-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 04__STi

Sweet! how about a comparo of the 2 cars?

My opinion:
2004 STI vs. 2006 Evo IX

The STI still has better low end torque, but the Evo mid range is very strong. The low end on the IX is much improved over the VIII with the addition of the Mivec. I like the stock ride height and the daily ride of the IX over my 04 STI. The 05 and up STI's have pretty similar ride characteristics, but I still can't get over the 4X4 look of the Subarus. I don't feel like I have to put springs on the evo to make it look better. My Evo has no rattles yet (knock on wood). My STI had more rattles than I could count...LOL! The Gauge cluster of the STI is far superior to the Evo's gauges. The interior of both is very similar overall. The seats in the evo are nice, but I don't like the fact that the seats don't adjust up and down. The shifting of the STI is smoother than the Evos. The Evo shifter is notchy to say the least. The handling hands down belongs to the Evo. It has a quicker steering. What's interesting though is the STI has a better turning radius. Overall both cars are a blast to own. I really don't think you can go wrong with either one.

dsupermansti · 03-11-2007, 08:07 PM

Done anything to the IX yet? If not, I would suggest getting an eflash (M1)from jestr tuning ($52). The car is a totally different animal and low end grunt is much improved as well as high end all the way to about 7860rpm.

Great choice btw. I've got an 06 tarmac mr.

pt518sti · 03-11-2007, 08:09 PM

What kind of heat wrap did you use on your charge pipes on your old STi?

pt518sti · 03-11-2007, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjaboy76

My opinion:
2004 STI vs. 2006 Evo IX

The STI still has better low end torque, but the Evo mid range is very strong. The low end on the IX is much improved over the VIII with the addition of the Mivec. I like the stock ride height and the daily ride of the IX over my 04 STI. The 05 and up STI's have pretty similar ride characteristics, but I still can't get over the 4X4 look of the Subarus. I don't feel like I have to put springs on the evo to make it look better. My Evo has no rattles yet (knock on wood). My STI had more rattles than I could count...LOL! The Gauge cluster of the STI is far superior to the Evo's gauges. The interior of both is very similar overall. The seats in the evo are nice, but I don't like the fact that the seats don't adjust up and down. The shifting of the STI is smoother than the Evos. The Evo shifter is notchy to say the least. The handling hands down belongs to the Evo. It has a quicker steering. What's interesting though is the STI has a better turning radius. Overall both cars are a blast to own. I really don't think you can go wrong with either one.

Your car is definitly sharp

It's funny how many Evo guys act like their car is so much better.. It's good to see someone like you who can give an honest opinion of both.

I drove an Evo 9 MR and it's definitly a great car, but nothing about it converted me, if you know what I mean..
I guess it just seemed a little too similar to my STi.

03-10-2007, 08:43 AM	#16
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	The funny thing is, even with "just" those light mods on your 9, the car will be damn quick. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-10-2007, 10:01 AM	#18
Tortfeasor STi S204 Racer Car: '08 335xi Coupe Fav Mod: Dinan Reflash Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3,461 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	That is a hot looking evo. I have always been fond of the evo and would have bought one had they not been made by Mitsubishi. Its too bad about the STi getting methed up (hah, like a lisp, I am a cut up!). Good luck with the new car.

03-10-2007, 11:54 AM	#19
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,628 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	looks good...

03-10-2007, 12:30 PM	#20
Tank Senior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi OB Fav Mod: NY Rangers license plate frame Location: Middlesex County, NJ Posts: 382 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Sad to say, but I think the Evo in black looks better than your old STI. Nice car.

03-10-2007, 02:30 PM	#21
ninjaboy76 Spec C Club Car: 08 CBR1000RR Fav Mod: None Location: Kansas Posts: 2,396 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Thanks for all of the compliments guys. Its sad but true, those "light" mods will easily be good for high 11's. My friend with the SSL package hit 11.90 with TBE exhaust, MBC, tune, intake, and intercooler piping on race gas 91 octane mix. My car weighs less than his so we will have to see what happens. I must say there are times when I miss the STI, but I'm really enjoying the Evo IX. Theres no way I would have purchased an VIII. I'm not fond of the VIIIs.

03-10-2007, 03:19 PM	#22
04__STi Banned Car: 04 STi Posts: 572 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Sweet! how about a comparo of the 2 cars?

03-10-2007, 06:03 PM	#23
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,397 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	i agree on the IX > VIII. i liked the VIII's when they came out, but the IX's just pwn em.

03-10-2007, 10:39 PM	#25
ninjaboy76 Spec C Club Car: 08 CBR1000RR Fav Mod: None Location: Kansas Posts: 2,396 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Evo IX aftermarket cams haven't shown that much of a gain compared to stock cams.

03-11-2007, 08:58 AM	#26
EROCK11 Silver Member Car: 05 WRB STi and 06 Spec B Fav Mod: Seb's Stromung! Location: CT Posts: 486 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Beautiful car and I am insanely jealous of your STOCK seats. Keep us updated.

03-11-2007, 08:07 PM	#28
dsupermansti Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 AW STI Fav Mod: WRX trunk Location: In my house Posts: 532 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Done anything to the IX yet? If not, I would suggest getting an eflash (M1)from jestr tuning ($52). The car is a totally different animal and low end grunt is much improved as well as high end all the way to about 7860rpm. Great choice btw. I've got an 06 tarmac mr.

03-11-2007, 08:09 PM	#29
pt518sti S204 Racer Car: 2005 White/Gold STi Fav Mod: TD06-20G/Tein Flex coilovers Location: New York Posts: 2,909 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	What kind of heat wrap did you use on your charge pipes on your old STi?