EVO8

[supergripen]

Originally posted by jester@Mar 4 2006, 06:23 AM
actually i like the c-class brabus with 5.5 v8 engine

big fat engine in a small packaging.

but i think for value for money, i'll take the evo anytime

well,if u're talking about having it all i think the Evo doesn't fit the bill..yes its damn fast but its got no ride whatsoever not to mention luxury.like i said,to have it all u need a lot of money cuz perfection doesn't come cheap.

and yes,between the Scoob and the Evo i'd choose the Scoob anytime cuz its got gobs of character and charisma..STi Spec C RA to be exact

the new S65 for me is the car that has it all.do a search and have a look and you'll see what i mean.Autocar even calls the new S the best car in the world.but again money will always be the main obstacle..

 

[jester]

unfortunately the ideal world and the real world are worlds apart.

that is why mere mortals like us can only afford the evo/sti

if i own an evo or sti, i still won't be able to exploit these cars' full potential.........simply because i am not tommi makinen, colin mcrae or even mike schumacher.

 

[supergripen]

Originally posted by jester@Mar 4 2006, 11:38 PM
unfortunately the ideal world and the real world are worlds apart.

that is why mere mortals like us can only afford the evo/sti

if i own an evo or sti, i still won't be able to exploit these cars' full potential.........simply because i am not tommi makinen, colin mcrae or even mike schumacher.

agreed..so we try to make the best of what we have..

 

[The Necessary]

I've never believed in compromise, and I think compromise is inevitable when you try to have a "do it all" car.

Thus, I prefer the 2 car principal- one easy to drive, day to day, car and one balls out, weekend only car.

It really doesn't need to be that expensive either- say, a Perdana for everyday use and a second hand Evo 6 for weekends/trackdays.

Think you could do the pair for around rm200k?

 

[jester]

i think the evo should be civilized enough for daily driving.

a car is meant to be driven.

not kept in the garage

p/s..........always wanted the red tme evo 6

 

[bimmerman]

For a daily driver the arch rival is a better choice. It's got a much better ride. The EVO8 is just too stiffly sprung for our roads. Which arch rival? The scooby-doobie-doo of course.

 

[jester]

a lot of people say that the scooby's built quality is so good that it feels like a conti. i guess that's why the europeans especially our friend jeremy clarkson prefers the sti over the evo.

i sat in an evo 7 few months ago and the interior was rattling like bad each time the car hits a pothole. it's that bad.

 

[supergripen]

Originally posted by bimmerman@Mar 5 2006, 10:10 AM
For a daily driver the arch rival is a better choice. It's got a much better ride. The EVO8 is just too stiffly sprung for our roads. Which arch rival? The scooby-doobie-doo of course.

yeah..exactly the reasons why i prefer the STi.its more of a thinking man's Evo of sorts.

antway,just took a ride in a Skyline GT-T owned by one of my co-pilot.i must say its pretty brisk and very very civilised.the car has put another dimension in the small world of jap turbo rides..wonder if the RB26DETT can fit a 4door Skyline GT-T's chassis? hmmm..... :nyehehe:

 

[jester]

i'm sure it can

'malaysia boleh'

 

[supergripen]

Originally posted by jester@Mar 6 2006, 01:55 PM
i'm sure it can

'malaysia boleh'

hahaha...i hope so cuz it sounds like a good project.

sorry wrong thread but a 4door er34 with GT-R running gear wud be fantastic! minimum(relatively)cost and very different from the mainstream..

 

[jester]

but it won't be 4wd

 

[supergripen]

Originally posted by jester@Mar 7 2006, 12:55 PM
but it won't be 4wd

indeed..and that's where the flaw lies.

dunno for sure but er34 4door can't take the GT-R's drivetrain..gotta confirm this.