Car VS Car : Subaru Impreza WRX VS Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

[GT55YW]

I'd prefer the Subaru because it's more easy going and livable for daily driving, and it's not too extreme on the track. The Evo on the other hand is too hardcore for me, too harsh, and it's not the best looking car out there, really.

I could not disagree more with your opinion on looks.

Now, 07 Subaru is the BEST looking of any of these, ever. Of course, in STi form. (arguable, but to me.)

Best model of all STi's and Evo's, would be Evo XI. To me, it's the highlight of Evo's performance before technology became over bearing.

Subaru > Lancer
Because the Subaru offers Standard, and only standard for the performance model. Only flappy padels for the Evo.

Performance,
Subaru > Lancer
Driving aids are minimal, awd system, general engineering.
Lancer > Subaru
Driving aids, and there AYC things, and all those computers doing whacky things.

Daily driving
Lancer = Subaru
Subaru is more plain, and more, well, get in and drive.
Lancer is very technological, and great for a lot of things, but unless being pushed hard on the track, can be driven by anyone anytime, and treated roughly.

I'm by far no expert, but from my limited knowledge from GT5, GT4, GT3, Top Gear S01E01-S18E03, Australia, US, and general reviews, corporate websites, and dealerships.

aka, I have never hardcore driven either.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

I associate the flat engine more with Porsche than anything else but the use of boxer engines by varying manufacturers is fairly well known.

But Porsche cars are more in their pricing and have different type of way of keeping them going than a Subaru, who is cheaper, more reliable and have a similar reputation as the famous Stuggart manufactuer when it comes to the boxer flat.


Both companies are still showing the auto world that these engines are always at their top of their game against other type of piston engines and will show newer innovations with the design for years.

 

[MattieM]

Enough said

Oncoming friday a 35 lap race on suzuka: The sub RM vs evo RM. The practise sessions so far shows they are near equally fast.

 

[Jawehawk]

Enough said

Oncoming friday a 35 lap race on suzuka: The sub RM vs evo RM. The practise sessions so far shows they are near equally fast.

Stop showing people pictures of you murdering my pit crew!

 

[MattieM]

Stop showing people pictures of you murdering my pit crew!

Who said i killed them...

If i was working for subaru and see an Evo passing by, i would throw myself in front of it too

 

[J19NYB]

Subaru everytime, here is my current car!!

This is my labour of love that is now finally nearing completion

Few pics

Cosworth manifold is designed for a drive by wire throttle so needs modding for a cable throttle

Rad fans fitted

Cossie manifold setup finished

Finished adaptor bracket

Throttle cable mount

Final finish on inlet manifold

Dry fit of the manifold, alternator bracket needs sorting to clear the throttle cable

New seats sourced from a DC2 Integra type r

Picked up some more bits

Flocked dash top and bottom, will be getting gauge pod finished the same. Steering wheel is being trimmed in black suede with red stitching

1.5 litre swirl pot with 2 X JIC - 6 INLET, JIC - 6 BREATHER/RETURN and JIC - 10 OUTLET will be boot mounted with pump and fuel lab filter

Air filter with trumpet and a billet timing belt guide

The fuel system has had a re think so it will be as follows, out of the tank to the swirl pot -10 to fuel pump, -10 out of fuel pump to fuel filter, -10 from fuel filter to -10 line through the car, billet y piece to split -10 line to 2 -6 lines to the fuel rails and -10 return line to the swirl pot. Also the Injectors were upgraded to Injector Dynamics ID2000s, got them from the states at a bargain price!

This should allow sufficient flow for well over 700bhp and keep things simple but meant I needed another fuel filter with -10 inlet and outlet. All lines and fittings will be supplied by Alex from Torques via ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Race-Ra...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23127c9d1c

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-AN6-STR...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25641e5d0d

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-AN6-90-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item230e8cbb18

Small update, prototype rails for the 14mm ID2000 have been made, a cold air feed that fits in the inner wing and a the alternator bracket for the reverse inlet

Final finish on the fuel rails

One off fuel rail for driver's side to allow clearnce for the inlet pipe

In place

Test fit of inlet pipe to check clearance, actual hose will be black

Injectors are a massive improvement on the early side feeds and thanks for the positive comments guys, engine bay is nearly finished just the intercooler pipe work and tensior arrangement to do.

A little something for the under bonnet temps as it will have a vent not a scoop

Some flocked interior bits courtesy of Oh Flock, dash still to fit

Small update but we are now on the home straight

Was not happy with the standard wiring loom, so bought a Gazza loom with over braiding

Almost ready to be fired up and a couple of outside shots with Matt R's beast

Had my steering wheel retrimmed as it was looking a bit sorry for itself, retrimmed by http://royalsteeringwheels.com/

Before

After

Car will be running and have a base map hopefully tomorrow

RCM return to sump catch can (cheers Hardy-P1)

Old wideband lambda wiring

New wiring

Arty shot

Cheers guys so close to firing, just an ecu issue holding us back now

All wiring done now

4bar map sensor and turbosmart 3 port boost solenoid

Swirl pot setup, still needs finishing off

Flocked dash in

Snap off steering

Gazza messing about with the wiring loom lol

Few misc pics

Engine is fully primed today but stupide fuel pump relay stopped play, hoping to have the engine running in the morning

 

[Msportvideos]

AMAZING POST! Very interesting to see the insides of the thing!