Evolution VII & VIII

MIVEC_GPX · Post by **MIVEC_GPX** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:07 pm

Hey guys, just a quick question regarding the evo 7 & 8...

Were any of these models australian releases or are they all imports?

Sorry if that sounds like a stupid question but im looking into buying one or the other and was keen to go for an Australian delivered one rather than an import.

Thanks

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:58 pm

EVO 7 are all grey imports.

EVO 8 was imported by Mitsubishi dealers under Ralliart in a small number of 200. But they cost a lot more then an grey import one.

One of the member here had bought a "local" EVO 8 and at least 2 have EVO 7.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:03 am

MIVEC_GPX wrote:Hey guys, just a quick question regarding the evo 7 & 8...

Were any of these models australian releases or are they all imports?

Sorry if that sounds like a stupid question but im looking into buying one or the other and was keen to go for an Australian delivered one rather than an import.

Thanks

EVO VII was not an australian release, VIII was. Not much difference how the VII has some nice additions.

Was down at sandown and my mate re-mapped his 7 with the RallyAart map and upped the boost a bit and its running 220kw atw now. Totally different and fantastic car as its about 140 atw stock.

I drove a 7 on loan and on the skid pad and its def. one of the best cars out of the box...basically it does everything for u its amazing.

You can pick them up in the 30-40k bracket depending on mods. The VIIIs were Aussies releases and are not much more in the 40k bracket. I wouldnt be worried about a import over a local release at all, u might find some goddies on your import!

We call them the "cheater" cars in our club...cos they are just so good on our regualr skid pad days and go well on the track.

There are a few in my club these days. Some are the MR type with some nice CF additions with slightly better specs - re-map fixes all that.

If you do upgrade to the EVO..you wont be disapointed in its performance and the qty of avaliable mods.

I'm looking at a EVO now also. It helps when one of the best EVO tuners is down the road...who is currently competing in the Targa of Tassie.

Check out the Aus Evo forums:
http://www.evolutionoz.net/forum/phpBB2 ... 7c0ff21762

Their For Sale section has some nice mod'd versions for sale and plenty of info.

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:09 am

Come to think of it, my mate is selling his Black EVO6.5, Tommy Edition. It iis the fastest EVO out of the factory so far. PM me if anyone is seriously interested.

Those who waste my time, i banned your sorry arse

fto617 · Post by **fto617** » Tue May 01, 2007 1:09 am

i've got an aus spec 8
have the 5/10 warranty
i'm now running 200kwatw @ 18psi and about 238kw @ 20psi
very fun car!
trust me !!!!!
anyways, i also bought a 07 sti on sunday for $61500
was thinking of sellign the evo and get an M3
but why have ONE car when u can have 2 in the garage!

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Tue May 01, 2007 12:22 pm

fto617 wrote:but why have ONE car when u can have 2 in the garage!

heheh is more fun when you have 3

So which one you prefer to drive, the STi or EVO 8, I haven't drove the MY07 STi, but i was told the boost doesn't come as strong as the EVO 9 or at least it doesn't feel like it does.

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:33 pm

i have a fto and a bus pass

fto617 · Post by **fto617** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:27 pm

FTO338 wrote:
fto617 wrote:but why have ONE car when u can have 2 in the garage!
heheh is more fun when you have 3

So which one you prefer to drive, the STi or EVO 8, I haven't drove the MY07 STi, but i was told the boost doesn't come as strong as the EVO 9 or at least it doesn't feel like it does.

for the sti, boost doesnt feel as strong, but that is because on the dyno its more fine tune with the 2.5L
and i dont realli like the sti gearbox, when i shift gears, i dont even feel its engaged....and damn the clutch is way too like for a sports car....
but the steering is very nice though!
and the sti has the rumble that the evo can never give...

fto617 · Post by **fto617** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:34 pm

oh...i only gave up to the sti becoz i love the sound of boxer engine....
damn....that rumble.....

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Tue May 01, 2007 11:45 pm

Yes that rumble

You can't escape from that rumble. I've got 5 friends that have STi. One of them is Johnny from OnTheRunPerformance, so he can hook you up with all goodies.

From what you said, the EVO would be a better track car, and STi is more for daily street warrior.

fto617 · Post by **fto617** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:55 am

driving wise i like the evo better, it feels a lot sporty
sti does have a more comfort ride
but damn that huge scoop on the bonnet is not my favourite!
and it has nicer interior than evo
+ i love the defi instrument panel !!!
and i do like the sti gold brembos with larger rotors than the evo...
but evos feel like the stronger braker...

fto617 · Post by **fto617** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:56 am

oh did i mention the my07 sti gets heaps loud bridgestones...
i hate them...even at low speed corner they soudn like a cat getting raped...

MIVEC_GPX · Post by **MIVEC_GPX** » Fri May 04, 2007 7:26 pm

Thanks for your help guys i really appreciate it...the evo is definately gotta be the next car for me...now all i gotta do is find a happy home for my FTO. I think i may be posting the FTO in the for sale section in a couple of weeks...

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Fri May 04, 2007 9:54 pm

MIVEC_GPX wrote:Thanks for your help guys i really appreciate it...the evo is definately gotta be the next car for me...now all i gotta do is find a happy home for my FTO. I think i may be posting the FTO in the for sale section in a couple of weeks...

EVO FTW. At least get a 7 for the newer shape.

EURO · Post by **EURO** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 4:19 pm

booked in to drive on of these next week - cant wait!

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:34 pm

EURO wrote:booked in to drive on of these next week - cant wait!

just drove one down the 1/4 mile a few times today down at Heathcote. So easy to launch!

EURO · Post by **EURO** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:58 pm

well i dont know if ill get away with that around mitcham ringwood

just weighing up the evo as an option - better priced then other cars that I am looking at & quicker! and not as much of a boy racer as the evo 5 & 6.

EURO · Post by **EURO** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:13 pm

can anyone tell me all the differences between the evo VII GSR and GTA.

I think the GTA only comes in automatic? and can have a nicer interior / smaller wing / etc etc.

Can you get the leather options in the GSR?

fto617 · Post by **fto617** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:17 am

EURO wrote:can anyone tell me all the differences between the evo VII GSR and GTA.

I think the GTA only comes in automatic? and can have a nicer interior / smaller wing / etc etc.

Can you get the leather options in the GSR?

GTA is smaller turbo, weak transmission and lower engine output
no recaros, no bonnet vent, smaller wing
but nicer interior dash usually with GPS (only JAP though)

buy GSR, leather is rare in jap...
i got leather recaro option for front and back when i bought mine brand new

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:38 am

One of the Adel member got the GTA (dam i forgot his name...). I find GSR is the best of out of all the range of RS, RSII, GSR and GTA.

FTO AUSTRALIA

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