03-03-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
Yea... Lotus' arent fast at all, so comparing them to an evo is not the same...
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03-03-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
Yea... Lotus' arent fast at all, so comparing them to an evo is not the same...
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On a drag strip? I couldn't care less.
They weigh 2100 lbs so you don't need an Evo motor in them.
Last edited by mlomker; 03-03-2011 at 05:17 PM..
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03-03-2011
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It's deluxe son... deluxe
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by mlomker
On a drag strip? I couldn't care less.
They weigh 2100 lbs so you don't need an Evo motor in them.
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What about the fact that they're driven by wankers.
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03-03-2011
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formerly ecoli
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Re: Evo- no more?
They just leave something to be desired to me. Limited modding/tuning options, weird power band, lots of failures do to clogged cats(not really the engines fault), can't hold too much power. I dunno, reminds me of an old GSR motor with poorly mismatched cams/headwork/parts on it. The K-series swap is common on those cars, so you have all the Honda parts for it available and Honda tuning systems, and it is one of the best 4 cylinder motor ever made.
Not that you couldn't just leave the thing stock and have all kinds of fun.
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03-03-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
Why not just get a 5 thousand dollar miata and throw some R compounds on it. Bam done.. haha
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03-03-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
Why not just get a 5 thousand dollar miata and throw some R compounds on it. Bam done.. haha
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Idk about you, but I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I did this. |
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03-03-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
Why not just get a 5 thousand dollar miata and throw some R compounds on it. Bam done.. haha
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They are fast. A Spec Miata would be a fun car. Your price guess is 3-4x off but still half the price of a Lotus.
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Originally Posted by DoughtCom
What about the fact that they're driven by wankers.
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As if you liked me anyway. lol.
Last edited by mlomker; 03-03-2011 at 07:21 PM..
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03-04-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by mlomker
They are fast. A Spec Miata would be a fun car. Your price guess is 3-4x off but still half the price of a Lotus.
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I didnt mean a new miata, I meant an old 90s. haha |
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03-04-2011
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*Resting In Peace*
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
I didnt mean a new miata, I meant an old 90s. haha
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A Spec Miata is an older Miata with a specific set of upgrades. The stock models would really blow on a track. They don't have a Mini's suspension--another capable car that is reasonably priced.
The Lotus looks like a Lotus and is reputed to have an amazing chassis/steering feel. Stock it is 220hp and the swaps usually take them up to 280. Supposed to be pretty sweet when upgraded. It'd be plenty of car for me, stock. That's what I want in my next car...something that doesn't need any mods for what I'm looking for.
Last edited by mlomker; 03-04-2011 at 10:24 AM..
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03-04-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
Just to stir the pot, they are starting to extract good N/A power out of the 2zz these days:
I think that's fantastic out of a street driven non-turbo 1.8 liter
In a 2k lb car, with good gearing, that would fly!
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03-03-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
Yea thats true, I couldnt either for a street car, a pure track car its possible though since no one could see me with a helmet on. haha
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03-03-2011
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It's deluxe son... deluxe
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Re: Evo- no more?
Hah I don't even know you, was just giving you some shit.
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03-17-2011
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formerly ecoli
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Re: Evo- no more?
Wow, that is crazy.
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03-17-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
That powerband is baller.
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03-17-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
That is sick.
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03-17-2011
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Evo- no more?
According to Don Herring the next Evo will be a 2014 model and based on the new Colt chassis i.e. no more Lancer Evolution.
Only time will tell...
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I agree with Kracka.
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03-17-2011
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Transmission destroyer
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by Kracka
According to Don Herring the next Evo will be a 2014 model and based on the new Colt chassis i.e. no more Lancer Evolution.
Only time will tell...
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Does he have anything official from Mitsu? Moar details plz.
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03-18-2011
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by goodhart
Does he have anything official from Mitsu? Moar details plz.
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He said this in the word he's gotten from Mitsu, as for physical documents I haven't seen any. He's the #2 Evo dealer in the country (behind Southcoast) so maybe he has a decent inside line to what's happening?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-17-2011
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Re: Evo- no more?
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Originally Posted by Kracka
According to Don Herring the next Evo will be a 2014 model and based on the new Colt chassis i.e. no more Lancer Evolution.
Only time will tell...
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That's interesting... i'd like to hear more about this. |
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03-18-2011
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Evo- no more?
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That's interesting... i'd like to hear more about this.
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He also said the rumors of it being a gasoline/electric hybrid are beginning to sound more serious, especially with Mitsu's new commitment to electric cars.
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I agree with Kracka.
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