dilemma

[Brody]

Heres the problem

My mate has just bought a 00 evo4 rexy.

Ive been driving it around alot, all day yesterday so ive got a good feel for the car and im seriously impressed with it. Its 100% stock, and really pulls. 1st and 2nd pull really well, and 3rd is just behind. The AWD is impressive, and the handling is seriously good.

I havnt had my car for more than a month now (smashed by a taxi, eta is another 6 weeks), though when it comes back it should be decked out with springs/shocks/struts/sway bars, so im trying to est. how closely this will handle againest the rexy.

I don't know if ive forgoten the way my line was or what, but im tossing up if i should get rid of it, and get either a newish rexy, or a 32gtr.

I love the rexy coz its all new, the looks of it, as well with the 'zippy' performance and handling.

The gtr for all the obvious reasons.

I guess im trying to get an idea of what i can realisticly expect of my 32. When it comes back, handling should be pretty close to as good as it can get? Power wise its running 1bar, pod, 3", clutch/lightend flywheel, bosch 044 pump, fmic is being put in now, prehaps a comp as well. Needs a new Gbox, hoping to get a 33box put in (since they hack more power).

Really atm just after ppls thoughts on expectations and experiences in the above cars

[MrR33]

just my 2c, but evry rexy ive been in doenst feel as solid or well put together as a skyline-by no measure are they a bad car, but just not quite up there. if its AWD handling u crave, get a GTR.

And remember, u cant drift (okay, i no the jap dudes do, but generally...) in a rexie either. i was considering one, but they're just not as good on a value for money basis.

even the v5 and 6 STI's are okay, but for 40g + u could get a nice 33 GTR, and this is, IMHO, a far superior car.

how did u find the torque on a rex with only 4 cyl as opposed to 6. trust me, wen u get the line back, youll wonder wat the hell u were thinking...

[Brody]

Yeh i noticed the build quality wasn't up to scratch from what ive come to expect from lines. I'd love to drive a gtr for an hour just to get a feel for it and the awd.

I guess i'll just have to wait to have mine back to make the decision from there. The torque honestly didn't feel all that bad. So many decisions!

[Silver-Arrowz]

I've owned a WRX and GTR so I can shed some light.

Simple truth is, the WRX is so forgiving, it makes all drivers look good. Sure a gtst has better torque, thus better acceleration in a rolling start, but from standing the WRX wins cause of the 4wd advantage.

Your 32 Gtst will have a more better chassis as it's similar to the GTR's chassis. Skylines have a more solid feel to them and give you more confidence cornering. WRX brakes are OK. GTSt, depends on which model you have but the 4 piston calipers will have the upper hand.

Grip, WRX hands down. Again the 4WD. No drifting though. Naturally more cornering speed in a WRX, but don't go thinking your invincible in the wet.

Comparing a WRX to a GTR, depends on what your priorities are. Money wise, WRX. Performance wise, GTR everytime. Better chassis, better brakes, more power, more torque. GTR will leave you with dry teeth from grinning too much. Only drawback is you have to learn how to use ATESSA to get the most out of it.

[fatz]

stay with the 32

any person can drive a gtr/ wrx quick, a gts is a challeng to get right and far mor rewarding in the long run.

pete