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Nov 22 2005, 10:08 PM
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Post Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
QUOTE (DSMNightmare @ Nov 22 2005, 09:36 PM) That's not the article written by Dino Carbonare is it? Right now it's a bunch of hype... I seriously doubt that model will come out in 2007 just because they need to have enough time to milk the EVO IX for all it is. Most manufacturers don't run a generational auto line for only one year unless it's complete junk. Dino Dalle Carbonare, yes. I don't think this is about production model years for commuters. I believe this is about WRC. If that's true then this is easy to believe ... for some, anyway ... -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Nov 22 2005, 10:28 PM
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HONDA KILLER ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 25-June 03 From: STL area Member No.: 149 |
If you notice Dino has some misinformation in that article.. one of the big things was something about the production years of the EVO VIII and IX. I read the online article a while back and found a few things wrong with the article. I'd have to see the article again to point out what I'm thinking about. Don't get me wrong Dino is an amazing photographer but that article has some flaws.
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Nov 22 2005, 10:32 PM
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Post Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
QUOTE (DSMNightmare @ Nov 22 2005, 10:28 PM) If you notice Dino has some misinformation in that article.. one of the big things was something about the production years of the EVO VIII and IX. I read the online article a while back and found a few things wrong with the article. I'd have to see the article again to point out what I'm thinking about. Don't get me wrong Dino is an amazing photographer but that article has some flaws. Understood - and anything may or may not make production let alone be on time. Just thought I'd share the scuttle I had ... -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Nov 23 2005, 08:29 AM
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![]() Zen Master DSM ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
I don't think it has enough cylinders for you, Image.
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Jul 12 2006, 03:29 PM
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![]() Person of Wisdom ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 30-December 05 From: Champaign Member No.: 763 |
The article SCC had about the new "concept X" has me a little bit worried. We all know the 4g63 is gone, but its the talk of the electronically controlled active steering differential that scares me.
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Jul 12 2006, 08:35 PM
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Post Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Agreed.
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Jul 12 2006, 11:29 PM
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DSMCentral Freak ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 7-July 04 Member No.: 319 |
why cant they just do with the evo what vw did with the bug in mexico.. just keep the same style going for few decades with minor enhancements
and piss on the new engine.. keep the 4g63 |
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Jul 13 2006, 05:30 AM
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![]() Post Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
QUOTE (Zmann42087 @ Jul 12 2006, 03:29 PM) We all know the 4g63 is gone, but its the talk of the electronically controlled active steering differential that scares me. That probably means it's just electronic power steering, same as on: Honda Civic Si, almost all BMW's and a few other cars that escape my mind at this hour of the day. I think it's something of a safety thing The Evo IX I believe is in it's second year right now. I heard rumors of Direct Injection on the next model motor, which has helped the new Golf turbo have RIDICULOUS torque response (full torque at under 2k rpm) Other than the interior, I welcome the new design -------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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Jul 13 2006, 07:41 AM
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DSMCentral Freak ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 8 |
The Audi/VW 2.0L was 1.8L turbo motors have always had full torque between 1750 and 1950 rpms over the years. The response is mostly the ridiculously small turbo.
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5,100-6,000 rpm Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm What is interesting is the flat torque curve and the horsepower peak. With the direct injection they get over 30mpg highway in the Audi A4's 0-60 mph in seconds: 7.1 (FrontTrak manual models), 7.3 (multitronic CVT with FrontTrak and 6-speed manual with quattro), 7.5 (6-speed Tiptronic with quattro) Top track speed: 130 mph* EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: multitronic: 24/32 manual, FrontTrak: 23/34 manual, quattro: 22/31 Tiptronic: 22/30 -------------------- |
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Jul 13 2006, 08:35 AM
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Post Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
I like the MIVEC and direct injection concepts, God knows. It's what they're building into the trans/diff parts that's scary. Sure,they can make anybody a good driver and cover up tons of mistakes. But they take away some of the finesse you can achieve with talent and practice. All the automatic recovery and prevention pieces are going to inhibit some fun driving and techniques that can be used effectively for better performance at times ... just thoughts ...
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Jul 13 2006, 09:13 AM
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![]() Zen Master DSM ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (Kazz5 @ Jul 13 2006, 08:35 AM) I like the MIVEC and direct injection concepts, God knows. It's what they're building into the trans/diff parts that's scary. Sure,they can make anybody a good driver and cover up tons of mistakes. But they take away some of the finesse you can achieve with talent and practice. All the automatic recovery and prevention pieces are going to inhibit some fun driving and techniques that can be used effectively for better performance at times ... just thoughts ... Werd! That's why the '03-'04 Evo VIII will always be my favorite. No Active Center Differential. Just pure unadulterated mechanical diffs. |
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Jul 13 2006, 10:55 AM
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Post Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
... especially after ya put an LSD up front ...
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Jul 13 2006, 08:41 PM
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![]() Person of Wisdom ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 30-December 05 From: Champaign Member No.: 763 |
QUOTE (Kazz5 @ Jul 13 2006, 08:35 AM) Sure,they can make anybody a good driver and cover up tons of mistakes. But they take away some of the finesse you can achieve with talent and practice. my thoughts exactly. |
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Jul 18 2006, 07:11 PM
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Info Seeker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 7-June 06 From: Mackinaw IL Member No.: 906 |
i don't like how plain the inside looks. i don't know it just looks funny
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Jul 19 2006, 06:48 AM
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![]() Zen Master DSM ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Those pics are concept. I guarantee you the production interior will look much different.
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Jul 19 2006, 01:30 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
from the pics of the EvoX on the new SCC mag it looks like the X will be based on the 7-9 platform as well. I'm relieved.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Jul 19 2006, 08:52 PM
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Beginner ![]() Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 2-December 05 From: Washington, IL Member No.: 738 |
love it sharp lines, new styling looks great. and from what i hear more power should be nice.
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Jul 20 2006, 07:22 AM
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![]() Zen Master DSM ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (akamiami @ Jul 19 2006, 01:30 PM) from the pics of the EvoX on the new SCC mag it looks like the X will be based on the 7-9 platform as well. I'm relieved. I'm not so sure. After reading the article I took it that Evo VIII they were driving was just a test bed for the S-AWC system. The Evo IX was a J-spec version with the AYC. After seeing pics in Motor Trend of a taped up Evo X running on the Nuburgring, I don't think the exterior is going to look much like an VIII or IX. |
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Jul 20 2006, 09:32 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
damn, that's not making me happy.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Jul 24 2006, 06:07 PM
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Post Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Read the SCC article's beginning closely. This is a test mule for the drivetrain, nothing more. That's been the buzz when this thing's been talked about is that it's posing in a IX dress.
What they actually release COULD be based on the IX but, apparently, may not be ... There wasn't enough info in that article on the intelligent braking to suit me just yet. Gonna hafta stay tuned ... -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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