EVO X gsr
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I had a 2005 Evo that I sold because it was just too much money to track it. It eats through tires, brakes, and fluids (tranny, diff, transfer case). You really get hit hard in the wallet on the fuel economy; it gets 6mpg on track whereas I get around 11mpg in the S2k.
I have had 4 Evo's and on my 3rd s2k. I go back and forth between them. I love them both for different reasons. I have had Evo 8, 9 an X's, I built an all-out caged 8 as well. Evo will kill the wallet - s2k will as well, but doesn't seem to hurt mine as bad as Evo did.
After track days, replacing oil, trans and diff fluids kill the wallet esp if using OEM fluids which is recommended.
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Wow... that's some intense maintenance.
I don't think PedalFaster's comment was sarcastic in any way; I was wondering the same thing myself.
What is the fluid in the trunk that is used in the EvoX? I have a buddy with an EvoX and the fluid level drops unless he turns something off...
I don't think PedalFaster's comment was sarcastic in any way; I was wondering the same thing myself.
What is the fluid in the trunk that is used in the EvoX? I have a buddy with an EvoX and the fluid level drops unless he turns something off...
I must have missed it, but I haven't read or heard anything extraordinary in terms of maintenance on the Evo X. I'm sure that the maintenance costs are a bit more, but you're making it sound like it's an exotic. lol I do agree the clutch will most likely go very early.
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Originally Posted by fesoferbex' timestamp='1326312947' post='21307597
I can't tell if you're being a smartass
If for some reason as an ACTUAL owner I'm somehow not convincing enough
If for some reason as an ACTUAL owner I'm somehow not convincing enough
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I've driven an X and I have to say I wasn't a fan. Admittedly, my preference is exclusively for small, light, RWD cars (at least for street/track/autox), but even compared to the 8/9 the X seems heavy and a little recalcitrant.
Personally, with an Evo X budget I would buy a late C5 Corvette and spend the difference on a full coilover kit, race pads, some FIA-approved seats, and harnesses.
Personally, with an Evo X budget I would buy a late C5 Corvette and spend the difference on a full coilover kit, race pads, some FIA-approved seats, and harnesses.
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I've driven an X and I have to say I wasn't a fan. Admittedly, my preference is exclusively for small, light, RWD cars (at least for street/track/autox), but even compared to the 8/9 the X seems heavy and a little recalcitrant.
Personally, with an Evo X budget I would buy a late C5 Corvette and spend the difference on a full coilover kit, race pads, some FIA-approved seats, and harnesses.
Personally, with an Evo X budget I would buy a late C5 Corvette and spend the difference on a full coilover kit, race pads, some FIA-approved seats, and harnesses.
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I've driven an X and I have to say I wasn't a fan. Admittedly, my preference is exclusively for small, light, RWD cars (at least for street/track/autox), but even compared to the 8/9 the X seems heavy and a little recalcitrant.
Personally, with an Evo X budget I would buy a late C5 Corvette and spend the difference on a full coilover kit, race pads, some FIA-approved seats, and harnesses.
Personally, with an Evo X budget I would buy a late C5 Corvette and spend the difference on a full coilover kit, race pads, some FIA-approved seats, and harnesses.
re·cal·ci·trant [ri-kal-si-truhnt]
adjective
1.
resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
2.
hard to deal with, manage, or operate.
I am looking to sell the Evo X and get a CR for auto-x.
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While I haven't had any experience owning an Evo I have had a fairly modded WRX and STI. Had the WRX, sold for s2k, sold s2k for STI, and now back in a s2k. At my skill level the Sti was probably faster in every way but when you want to go out and drive and put a smile on your face it just didn't do it like the s2k. The car was easy to drive relatively fast and it really does take some of the fun out. Plus everything feels kind of numb in comparison to the s2k.
I feel like I will ultimately become a much better driver learning how to drive the s2k fast. Like it's been said a few times maintenance on the s2k is far less expensive.
I feel like I will ultimately become a much better driver learning how to drive the s2k fast. Like it's been said a few times maintenance on the s2k is far less expensive.
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thanks for all the feedback and comments guys.
So I went and test drove the evo X and IX... have to say I was pretty
disappointed. I watched top gear, and he gave such a great review, but
compared to our S2000 it was not up to par in feel and response.
I also test drove the new STI and of the two (evo and STI) I felt like
the STI was more "fun".
Looks like I will keep my S2000
S2000 for life!
So I went and test drove the evo X and IX... have to say I was pretty
disappointed. I watched top gear, and he gave such a great review, but
compared to our S2000 it was not up to par in feel and response.
I also test drove the new STI and of the two (evo and STI) I felt like
the STI was more "fun".
Looks like I will keep my S2000
S2000 for life!