id say thats exactly why teejay.. just saying that the 2.5 has more useable powerband for daily than the evo did.. the evo had more top end power but it had to be over 4k rpm to be fun, it was sluggish off boost.. downright lame actually

I dont agree, especially if it had exhaust and tune.

Ive driven/belted, Evo wise

6, 6.5, 7 GSR, 7 RS, 7 GTA, 8 ADM, 8 JDM, 8 MR, 9, X

They basically never ever feel lame, the same things that make them annoying day to day is what give them character.

[QUOTE=drewgong;658832]the evo had more top end power but it had to be over 4k rpm to be fun, it was sluggish off boost.. downright lame actually[/QUOTE]

What?

Must have been a NA Lancer with an Evo sticker.

yuuurrrr evo sticker bro.. been said already dumbass. Next moron..

Depends on what you want to use the car for and what appeals to you the most

I made this choice about 5 years ago and went with the 8MR. Sure the sti had more creatures comforts etc and there is no getting away from that boxer note! But in the end I knew the car wouldnt be used as a daily driver and at the time and there werent many Evo's around at the either. Plus after after test driving both I personally preferred the Evo.

Fark yours is an MR? Thought it was a normal one when i was talking to you @ Midvale....nice!

[QUOTE=drewgong;658958]yuuurrrr evo sticker bro.. been said already dumbass. Next moron..[/QUOTE]

Enough with the idiotic comments from you and from other members to you.

I cbf with it anymore, so any members calling other members names like it is some schoolyard, will get a holiday.

I have driven a 9 and a X.
Anything but lame. Power was instant smooth all the way to the redline.

buy my evo 8

Who comments about off boost performance? bahahhahahaha

[QUOTE=Saint_23;659103]I have driven a 9 and a X.
Anything but lame. Power was instant smooth all the way to the redline.[/QUOTE]

What about a GTR35?

Souless

and really crap off boost too

well i dont know about you guys but i dont go blazing around like a muppet every day,, yeah great on boost.. but when do you use that? on the track?? spool up your evo on the road and you look n sound like a toss.. just my opinion.. or pot around droning that wet fart sound all around town.. either way,, you look like a tosser

A Subaru sounds no better to 99.999999% of non car enthusiasts.

i use boost whenever i get the chance

05 STI > pooey wet fart sound
As a daily

I use the boost button only when im scaring old ladies or trying to set car alarms off.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/wombat01/imagesCALPT729.jpg[/IMG]

Mine is always lit up.

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evo exhaust

[QUOTE=XT43;659117]What about a GTR35?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=teejay;659129]Souless[/QUOTE]

Lol and fuk off you two.
Still wouldn't mind driving one given the chance.

If you are interested, I have an evo 8 with heaps of work done to it.
It is an 05 model AUD model not a jap import, it has a legit 38k on the clock.
I have a motec m800, tein coil overs, tomei turbo, dump and exhaust.
Upgraded intercooler piping, spare wheel etc etc.
I have been offered 30k trade in, let me know if you want a look at it.

I appreciate the offer mate, saw it on carsales (the black one?) probably looking for something a little more stock to be honest.

From what I can gather it looks like the STi is a more friendly for daily duties, which this will be. Occasional trackwork.

Probably end with an 05 STi me thinks.

Cheers
Dom :)

OK, another small query, is it worth getting an STI with the DCCD? I know what its all about, but if the car is an occasional track car, but primarily a daily drive would an MY03/MY04 (non-DCCD) STI suffice?

DCCD is only necessary if you plan on tracking it... it will make a bit of a difference, but IMO, it won't hinder the fun you have if you don't have it.. I've done many many skid pans, never in a car with DCCD

Whenever i play with dccd on my05 sti break shit lol

leave it on Auto 99% of the time unless your're on the track and even then leave it in auto lol
or full in Lock mode when in car parks

Definitely worth getting an STI with DCCD IMO even for a daily. I think the diffs and torque bias make a huge difference.

As you are someone who has previously owned a 07 STI, I think you will notice and miss this feature.

Ps. you mention you are also looking at the odd track event. For the little bit more it would cost to get the 05 (not to mention they are newer) it is definitely worth it.

What 'track' work are you looking at and what is your driving style like?

No you don't need it, but it does allow for 100x more fun if you drive like an idiot (like me).

[QUOTE=Rexxar;661892]leave it on Auto 99% of the time unless your're on the track and even then leave it in auto lol
or full in Lock mode when in car parks[/QUOTE]

Wouldn't you want full open in car parks...unless you like it skipping and clunking on all the tight turns.

its not like that,
full auto is a pleasure to drive in any condition. You only get the skips on clunks when you change the diffs to lockers etc and then you wouldn't have it in a car park.

You only get the clunk when you life a wheel.

The joy of the 05 is its a little unique, on the track or carpark its well behaved.

I am bias though I have had my 05 sti for 6 years now and it aint going anywhere soon.

full lock for full clunks for the lols and see all the people looking at you

Been doing a bit of research, does anyone know or have heard of chronic rust problems with the Evo's??

Had a look at an 05 STi on the weekend, but it was lacking a bit in the TLC department.

Cheers
Dom

I wouldn't say chronic rust issues, but any car imported from Jap where there is snow and they drop salt on the roads to clear it up usually leads to some rust on cars on the chassis.

Usually its just surface rust and can be fixed very easily. 8MRs are a rarer breed so I guess people in Jap do try take care of them better, so should be able to find some decent ones without any rust at all.

Also need to be careful with the rust thing, some cars may no pass compliance if you're importing from Jap and they have excessive chassis rust.

ADM 9s don't have that problem at all.

Or my ADM evo8

Let me know if you want to have a look at it, I have traded it, but have the option to sell.
I think it is a bargain and will be sad to see it go.

Mainly 7's and 8's have the rust issue as they have been driven on salt roads or been sitting at/on wharfs for a while before being shipped.

ADM 9's you will be fine.