YankeeSS

[QUOTE=Dr. WOT,Jul 28 2006, 07:22 AM] I'm really hoping the Evo X takes a big step foward from the econo-shitbox that the base car is today.

CBeyond

There are so many posts here saying "all you have to do is replace this or that component and the STI comes alive..." Everyone here who is supporting the STI has modded it. How much do those mods cost? Spending $3,000 or more to make the STI "fun" sounds like a rather unimpressive endorsement to me.

It sounds to me like the the S2000 in stock form is more fun than the STI in stock form. Is that true?

jsalicru

Wait until Stage 2

oshp515

they are both lots of fun....both great circuit cars...the S just is a little more pure....it should be, though, it is only a two seater and 500 lbs. lighter...i loved my S to death...and my Sti is great too, but I did things in that S that I never thought a car should be able to do

jsalicru

Well, I think the issue isn't so much about the fun factor stock vs. stock. The issue is that the improvements-per-dollar are SO HUGE on the STi (especially compared to the s2k) that its really fun to modify it.

IMO, With minor suspension mods (swaybars) to liven up the handling a little more, and basic stage 2 mods (turbo-back exhaust and ECU), the improvements are HUGE.. around 60 flywheel HP/ 80ft-lbs torque + much more lively handling.

jlstyle82

they are ugly

jsalicru

Ehh, that was inciteful and objective

y2ks2k

I have always stayed on these forums because the owners were always great, never had anything bad to say about any car. But now its changed. Back then you couldnt get into an S2000 for anything like $35000. I think this place has filled up with kiddies who are getting them for $10000. To many haters now.

fusionchickenleg

i got the Evo over the STi mainly due to handling...it just feels more nimble. but unlike what everybody says, the Evo doesn't handle THAT MUCH better than the STi stock vs. stock...i just prefer the Evo's very precise steering feel more (one of the best steering in all the cars i've driven/owned IMO)

in terms of driving experience, when i first got my IX, i thought my brother's ap1 was much more fun to drive. but after 4 months and 7000 miles, i find the Evo to be insanely fun to drive as well...just in a different way.

at the end of the day, it's all personal preference. i'm just glad i have the luxury of having access to both of these cars...completely opposite of each other yet so ****ing fun to drive

to the OP: give the STi more time and see what happens. if u still miss the s2k too much, sell the STi and get an used s2k and a Fit (great car, my father owns one)

vtec9

2006 STI aside, the STI cannot hang with the S2K in A-Stock auto-x.. check the results from previous years. S2K is highly competitive.. STI is not.