Evo Drive

[Kinkstaah]

Out of curiosity I googled "stock times at Wakefield" and saw this:

-Porsche 911 GT2 (997) 1:05.05

-Lamborghini LP640 1:06.70

-Porsche 911 GT3 (997) 1:07.40

-Porsche Carrera S 1:08.50

-Mercedes CLK63 Black 1:08.60

-Mitsubishi EVO IX 1:09.39

-Audi TTS 1:09.40

-Mitsubishi EVO X 1:09.50

-BMW 135i Coupe 1:09.90

-FPV F6 08' 1:09.90

-FPV F6 (auto) 1:10.10

-Subaru WRX STi (My05) 1:10.10

-Nissan 350Z Track 1:10.30

-Lotus Exige 1:10.66

-Mazda FD3S 1:11.50

-Ford XR6 Turbo UTE 1:11.70

-Mazda RX8 1:11.80

-Nissan S15 ADM 1:12.50

-Mazda 3 MPS 1:13.00

-Honda DC2R 1:13.00

-Honda DC5R 1:13.00

-Peugeot 207 GTi 1:13.50

-Renault Clio 197 1:13.70

-Mitsubishi Ralliart Colt 1:14.00

-Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 1:15.00

-VW Golf R32 1:15.00

-Ford Fiesta XR4 1:15.40

-Peugeot GTi6 1:16.00

-Mazda 3 Sedan 1:20.90

Some of those seem pretty underrated/responsive to mods as well.

I don't know of anyone going from a souped up GTR to a Stock 350Z anytime soon. Put a pro driver in your R33 GTR and see what they do relative to us mere mortals

I do personally rate the Evo X though. I have driven one and a friend has one. 220kw at the wheels and some Ohlins + AD08R's and you're like, well, what else do you really need?

[Hadouken]

What has fatz done at Wakefield? That should be comparative haha.

Well all the signs point to emo town. Honestly I think it's a no brainer.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

+ cheaper insurance

+ missus will thank you

+ less worn out bushing

lol

[Hadouken]

Nah more expensive insurance. I'm with NRMA vintage insurance.

[Hadouken]

Missus loves going a cruises. As in what a yacht does but in a 33.

[Leroy Peterson]

Drove the car. Makes my 33 feel as old as it is.

I think you've just been stuck in skyline-mode with rose coloured glasses.

personally i dont find skylines are that special either. Evo's are fairly special (in a not-cool way) but plenty more interesting things to drive around.

Drive one for a bit, but keep in mind everyone on SAU sells their Evo eventually when they realise it isnt very exciting unless driven like a maniac (and then what car isnt exciting when driven to the limit?)

I always justify how much I spend on the pulsar by thinking "at least its not a GTR" because seriously everything I do is like half the cost of GTR equivalent.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

Skylines can be compared to Scientology... we have all been brainwashed by the dose and braps, then happily throw money at things hoping something magical will happen.

[Hadouken]

Maybe that is the case and my eyes are now opened.

Or maybe my eyes have been opened to see what happens when you hit the track multiple times only to be competed against a near stock Evo.

Or to be schooled on a skid pan. These are the things to consider in my case.

And the missus likes it. But she likes the fatty too. Says she will need some time adjusting.

[Kinkstaah]

135i?

They can be flash tuned to some silly number too. Plus, you get all the other niceties of a BMW.

Still RWD, Still Manual, if that's your thing.

Obviously an AWD turbo is easier to just add power and have that added power translate to forward momentum

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

I would throw a Ford Focus RS into the mix... a lot of car for the money.

[junkie]

Megane RS 265 is another worthy addition

[Hadouken]

Here we go again haha

[XGTRX]

Wouldnt be pushing an evo too hard as their rods are like tooth picks. I have seen a few end up like this when the customer decides he doesnt want to listen to the tuner.

[zebra]

As opposed to all those rb26s that break every time you turn the wipers on lol

[XGTRX]

As opposed to all those rb26s that break every time you turn the wipers on lol

Yeah evo rods are amazing, boost the thing, see if i give a crap. Metal recyclers will love you.

Edited March 30, 2016 by XGTRX

[Hadouken]

XGTRX if you wouldn't mind. Take a step back and don't make this into another waving my dick around thread.

However thank you for your input on the weakness. I'm sure we all know they are weak and that you should listen to your tuner.

[admS15]

But how are you gonna test the yellow jackets if you buy evo. Is there evo x versions? [emoji3]

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

There's a trick to tuning EVOs you either progressively build boost after peak torque, or purely run very low timing at peak torque.

You can happily make 350awkW on an EVO and not throw rods if you know what you're doing.. also by progressively building boost after peak torque or simply running less timing at peak torque and as you get to peak torque you'll end up with a flatter torque curve.

[XGTRX]

Is that to me or zebra?

Just stated a fact that's all, no dick waving here, just a shame some people perceive a post that way because they have a dick up their arse, and yes evos are great cars but u can't push them like you can push an rb in stock form.

By the way zebra never seen an rb blow up by turning the wipers on, dickwad.

[zebra]

....missed it by that much.

So when are you buying the X duken?

Lemme drive it!!!!