Pic Tribute to the STI also Pics of the New IX - Page 3

**MRGLASS** · 03-12-2007, 05:35 AM

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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.

Nice comparison, especially from someone who has owned both.....I was about ready to pull the trigger myself on a IX

RAAZ227 · 03-12-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pt518sti

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.

Yeah that was a informative write up. I also have noticed over on evolution.net how some EVO owners think their cars are far superior. It's funny because every comparison article I read both cars are always pretty much considered equal.

kessler89 · 03-12-2007, 08:39 AM

hey nice buy

i almost did the same thing when i traded in my old wrx, but subaru gave me the best deal (and i couldn't get a evo in white)

like some others have said just with the mods you listed that car will be capeable of low low 12's, i've even seen some in the 11's

Max-Q · 03-12-2007, 08:44 AM

Nice looking Evo. As an owner of both I agree with your assessment. I also agree that the IX is far superior to the VIII. I was not impressed with the VIII at all.

Here is mine-

Tortfeasor STi · 03-12-2007, 09:16 AM

God I love how the EVO 9s look. Especially with that AMS intercooler on it. If I had gotten one it would have been in black. Again, if it was made by any other car company then Mitsubishi I would have bought one (well, Mitsu or VW). Regardless, Max, that is a nice looking EVO.

RAAZ227 · 03-12-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Max-Q

Nice looking Evo. As an owner of both I agree with your assessment. I also agree that the IX is far superior to the VIII. I was not impressed with the VIII at all.

Here is mine-

Man.. you have the best of both worlds!

stealthsti06 · 03-12-2007, 09:59 AM

yea to own both an sti and an evo 9 is just sex u have the best tuner cars money can buy of this time...man im jealous!!!!!

ninjaboy76 · 03-12-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pt518sti

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

I actually purchased the intercooler used so when I bought it, the wrap was already on there. Plus the warp was actually sewn to fit around the pipes and not wrapped around them, so that was even better.

ninjaboy76 · 03-12-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Max-Q

Nice looking Evo. As an owner of both I agree with your assessment. I also agree that the IX is far superior to the VIII. I was not impressed with the VIII at all.

Nice Evo IX you have there. Looks like you are getting some pretty good numbers out of it as well.

rasetsu · 03-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Is it just the lighting in the pictures or does the SE have a deeper front lip than the MR?

The EVO is a mean looking car. Are people as eager to de-wing their EVO's on evom.net as they are here with their STi's?

ninjaboy76 · 03-12-2007, 04:42 PM

The SE is a special package that includes the deeper lip spoiler. You can get the MR with the SE package as well. Some people de-wing them and some don't. It's a preference thing. The trunk / wing on the evo are a lot lighter than the STI trunk / wing.

Pitcherman · 03-12-2007, 05:58 PM

Loving the color on the second Evo more than black....if only I had the money to paint my car Steel Grey like the M3's

BobDigi5060 · 03-12-2007, 08:41 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.

Nice review. How would you compare the gas mileage?

**Alex** · 03-12-2007, 08:42 PM

Sexy!

ninjaboy76 · 03-12-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BobDigi5060

Nice review. How would you compare the gas mileage?

They are actually rated the same gas mileage wise, but it seems as though the Evo gets worse. Of course it could be my imagination considering the Evo's tank is only 14 gallons. Either way I can tell they are very close. The Evo could certainly use a better highway cruising gear. The MR six speed is acutally rated worse by 1 MPG when compared to the 5 spd. Plus the MR six speed is weaker overall when it comes to handling more power. There have been a few MR owners that have switched to built five speeds because they have broken the six speeds one to many times.

03-12-2007, 08:39 AM	#33
kessler89 Spec C Club Car: Zohsex Fav Mod: 295 rears Location: Ohio Posts: 1,324 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	hey nice buy i almost did the same thing when i traded in my old wrx, but subaru gave me the best deal (and i couldn't get a evo in white) like some others have said just with the mods you listed that car will be capeable of low low 12's, i've even seen some in the 11's

03-12-2007, 08:44 AM	#34
Max-Q Senior STI Driver Car: 2007 350Z & 2006 Evo Fav Mod: Protune by Jorge Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 353 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Nice looking Evo. As an owner of both I agree with your assessment. I also agree that the IX is far superior to the VIII. I was not impressed with the VIII at all. Here is mine-

03-12-2007, 09:16 AM	#35
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)	God I love how the EVO 9s look. Especially with that AMS intercooler on it. If I had gotten one it would have been in black. Again, if it was made by any other car company then Mitsubishi I would have bought one (well, Mitsu or VW). Regardless, Max, that is a nice looking EVO.

03-12-2007, 09:59 AM	#37
stealthsti06 Senior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru STI Fav Mod: purple wheels Location: New Jersey Posts: 364 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	yea to own both an sti and an evo 9 is just sex u have the best tuner cars money can buy of this time...man im jealous!!!!!

03-12-2007, 02:14 PM	#40
rasetsu Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 2,268 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Is it just the lighting in the pictures or does the SE have a deeper front lip than the MR? The EVO is a mean looking car. Are people as eager to de-wing their EVO's on evom.net as they are here with their STi's?

03-12-2007, 04:42 PM	#41
ninjaboy76 Spec C Club Car: 08 CBR1000RR Fav Mod: None Location: Kansas Posts: 2,396 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	The SE is a special package that includes the deeper lip spoiler. You can get the MR with the SE package as well. Some people de-wing them and some don't. It's a preference thing. The trunk / wing on the evo are a lot lighter than the STI trunk / wing.

03-12-2007, 05:58 PM	#42
Pitcherman Village Idiot Car: 04 JVP STi Fav Mod: Blitz NUR Spec R Location: B.F.E, Texas Posts: 7,914 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Loving the color on the second Evo more than black....if only I had the money to paint my car Steel Grey like the M3's

03-12-2007, 08:42 PM	#44
Alex Authorized Vendor Car: 2004.5 STi Fav Mod: alcantara...everything! Location: 3000+ pollen count land! Posts: 1,823 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (9)	Sexy!