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goodhart
03-31-2010, 11:06 AM
I am going to be posting this question on a few different forums (mitsustyle, EvoMN, and MNSubaru), then sharing the responses with all the sites involved. So, post up anything you think makes an Evo better than an STi, and why if you really feel like it.

Let the games begin!



Results from other sites:

EvoMN.net (http://www.evomn.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=50500#50500)

MNSubaru.com (http://mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?38118-What-makes-an-STi-better-than-an-Evo&p=707270#post707270)
Kracka
03-31-2010, 11:12 AM
Tough question, 90% of the Evo being "better" comes down to personal preference and driving feel. The Evo is easier to work on and seems to better handle increased power levels over stock. Hopefully Shane will add the advantages of the Evo ECU, but from talking to him it sounds like the Evo is easier to tune plus we have all the Tephra hacks available. I'm sure you've seen all the test comparison specs so I won't bother going into those. Another big thing that's often over-looked is how much more spacious the Evo interior (especially backseat) is.
goodhart
03-31-2010, 11:14 AM
I'm sure you've seen all the test comparison specs so I won't bother going into those. Another big thing that's often over-looked is how much more spacious the Evo interior (especially backseat) is.


Please, tell more. This isn't just for me.
cmspaz
03-31-2010, 11:18 AM
Everything.
Andrew7dg
03-31-2010, 11:22 AM
what makes you think the evo is better?...
Kracka
03-31-2010, 11:22 AM
This is coming from memory so someone please correct me if I am wrong:

The STI (2004-2007) is faster in a straight line than an Evo VIII, but the Evo VIII stops faster and turns better. The Evo IX is faster in a straight line than the VIII and also the STI with the same handling and braking characteristics of the VIII.
1QUICK4
03-31-2010, 11:23 AM
Because it has a 4G63 instead of a BMW motorcycle engine
cmspaz
03-31-2010, 11:28 AM
Everything.

what makes you think the evo is better?...
Question was already answered.

/thread
t-revzr
03-31-2010, 11:28 AM
This is coming from memory so someone please correct me if I am wrong:

The STI (2004-2007) is faster in a straight line than an Evo VIII, but the Evo VIII stops faster and turns better. The Evo IX is faster in a straight line than the VIII and also the STI with the same handling and braking characteristics of the VIII.

I thought no matter what evo it was it was always a tent of a second faster than the sti stock?
Andrew7dg
03-31-2010, 11:40 AM
For Rally Purposes, Subaru has dominated the scene
I didn't see a evo make the longest jump on new years...

I think it is a dumb question
What makes an Evo better than an STi?

and you are going to post this on?
mitsustyle, EvoMN, and MNSubaru?

I mean it also depends on what you are talking about or what you are comparing.

I see Subaru have their own magazine which evo owners don't have

Subaru has been in the market here for quite some time and now are cheep and affordable. Evos here in the states, newest one Evo 8?

Subarus have multi level trims and they can interchange easily!
Impreza
WRX
STi

we have either a lancer or an evo No mid range and no parts can swap in beween the two without a lot of hassle.

I am defending subarus here because i know we have a bunch of mitsubishi people

I am indifferent. Take them to the track, rally, or whatever and figure it out... Thats what made them have such good competition between each other for years!!!