[SROC3]

It's truly funny how this car acts as a "race magnet" So last night I pulled up to a stoplight and next to me was the EVO. Sure enough the moment that light went green and I slowly pulled away (at regular speed), the EVO pretty much "howled" behind me. It was on.

I was about 1 and a quarter car lengths ahead of him when we both floored it. Shifting into 2nd my DSC kicked in and I could feel the power ebbing away a bit, but I still managed to maintain my lead and surprisingly started to pull away. By the time I hit 3rd I was 2 car lengths away and then I slowed down (fear of cops). I guess he figured he lost too as he slowed down as well - conceded defeat perhaps? Nonetheless, a short but very entertaining run. I wonder what would have happened had the DSC not been on....probably wheel spin galore. hehe!

[NocturnalEVO]

interesting

[Oz]

[teknochild]

Originally Posted by SROC3

It's truly funny how this car acts as a "race magnet" So last night I pulled up to a stoplight and next to me was the EVO. Sure enough the moment that light went green and I slowly pulled away (at regular speed), the EVO pretty much "howled" behind me. It was on.

I was about 1 and a quarter car lengths ahead of him when we both floored it. Shifting into 2nd my DSC kicked in and I could feel the power ebbing away a bit, but I still managed to maintain my lead and surprisingly started to pull away. By the time I hit 3rd I was 2 car lengths away and then I slowed down (fear of cops). I guess he figured he lost too as he slowed down as well - conceded defeat perhaps? Nonetheless, a short but very entertaining run. I wonder what would have happened had the DSC not been on....probably wheel spin galore. hehe!

then thats one of the cooler guys out there, most of them will zoom past you after you start slowing down like they are somethign special, which is why in that sort of situation i prefer to start behind the person and pull infront of him so there is no question

[edgarj]

I never even play with evo's..... the first one I ran with from a redlight must have had some serious mods because it pulled om my S54 like I was in a 325 and it just got worse as we went through 3rd. Those guys are nuts, and 500hp kits are everywhere for evo's. I can't believe the transmissions handle that kind of power on launch, but they do, and it's a humbling efect.

[wj4]

Originally Posted by SROC3

It's truly funny how this car acts as a "race magnet" So last night I pulled up to a stoplight and next to me was the EVO. Sure enough the moment that light went green and I slowly pulled away (at regular speed), the EVO pretty much "howled" behind me. It was on.

I was about 1 and a quarter car lengths ahead of him when we both floored it. Shifting into 2nd my DSC kicked in and I could feel the power ebbing away a bit, but I still managed to maintain my lead and surprisingly started to pull away. By the time I hit 3rd I was 2 car lengths away and then I slowed down (fear of cops). I guess he figured he lost too as he slowed down as well - conceded defeat perhaps? Nonetheless, a short but very entertaining run. I wonder what would have happened had the DSC not been on....probably wheel spin galore. hehe!

I see in your location that it is stated "3 1 0"...I assume that is the area code, if so that means you're in SoCal.

The funny thing is that there were no Evolution 7s in the United States. We only got them recently as of the Evolutino 8s starting in 2003, and the current Evolution 9s in 2006. If it was a truely an Evo 7 imported, it would've walked you with ease as all imported Evo 7s are high modified.

And Najeeb, lol...we run into each other again!
From V6P to Evolutionm to e90post. hehe.

[wj4]

Those guys are nuts, and 500hp kits are everywhere for evo's. I can't believe the transmissions handle that kind of power on launch

The transmission doesn't. That's why we rebuilt them. When we launch on a 1/4 mile, we rev up until about 5k-5500 rpm since we don't get wheel spin, we just take off. The downfall is that the clutch goes out very fast, clutch install at 15-20,000 mile is normal for a person who tracks their Evo on a regular basis.

If I weren't trading in my Evo, I would also need to get a new clutch

[SpecC]

had to have been an Evo VIII or Evo IX but that is one of the better evo drivers
most of them do seem like hey do woudl do asshole things like zoom past you for no real reason. I've visited some evo forums and they just take random shots at subarus for no reason (i prefer the impreza anyway )

about the racing, at least you dont' get challenged by some dumb honda boys. The people in the bay area should know what i'm talking about! My mom gets revved at by random civics, integras, RSX's, and then she beats them . It's those few turns at lake merced where she lures them in by going through aroudn 50 which isn't THAT fast.

[ChineseGuy]

i am assuming your car is 335....so you MIGHT have a chance against an evo...

but i beleive a stock evo7 gets 0-60 below 5's......and there's not much evo's out there that's still stock....haha....most are heavily modified....

so i can't really imagine you pulling about 2 car length on him....

unless there's some other explanation or fact that i don't know....

[bavarian19]

Are you 16 years old?

[hammyoni]

who cares...its a $10k car aside from its powertrain

[EVO_S4]

Originally Posted by hammyoni

who cares...its a $10k car aside from its powertrain

another dumb remark

[SROC3]

correction.....it was an EVO VIII. I actually used to race those cars (rally w/ the EVO III's in Asia) and they are very fast - just going off of power-to-weight ratio alone, I actually was sorta expecting him to beat me. And good point was mentioned earlier, he was one of those "nicer" drivers. But then again, perhaps his girlfriend screamed at him to slow down? I just find in most cases, I see when I see people with fast cars, they have no idea how to drive them - not even in a straight line.

Oh, and no, I'm not 16. lol

[MacAttack]

Good story. Lols.

[wj4]

Originally Posted by EVO_S4

another dumb remark

+1. Some of you guys are incredibly bias that it's quite sad.

[edgarj]

Originally Posted by hammyoni

who cares...its a $10k car aside from its powertrain

What an idiot. The newer evo's are way more signifigant a car than the 330i when it comes to performance, which is what this topic falls under. Look at some $10K cars and you'll see that the Evo is several classes superior. It's actually more purpose-built, and for that I admire it. You can dish all you want on the evo if the topic is style or aesthetic, but if your thing is performance, it's a bargain platform for building a very impressive sports car.

[hammyoni]

So if performance is that great why not buy that? I know its a great performance car, I had an 03 evo making some good power. My point was that aside from the performance aspect, what does the car offer? VERY LITTLE, just like a srt Neon posting 12's, sure its fast, then what? Have you owned one? I didnt think so. have some manners before you go calling a stranger an idiot we all know you couldnt do that in person. And in your gaga post of Evos...the tranny does not handle 500hp...they go right after you burn through the clutch.

i dont want this post to get sidetracked so ill bow out of this post. let the evo love fest continue.

[ChineseGuy]

Originally Posted by SROC3

correction.....it was an EVO VIII. I actually used to race those cars (rally w/ the EVO III's in Asia) and they are very fast - just going off of power-to-weight ratio alone, I actually was sorta expecting him to beat me. And good point was mentioned earlier, he was one of those "nicer" drivers. But then again, perhaps his girlfriend screamed at him to slow down? I just find in most cases, I see when I see people with fast cars, they have no idea how to drive them - not even in a straight line.

Oh, and no, I'm not 16. lol

i beleive evo8 does 0-60 in around 4.8 sec.....

so what you're trying to say is that, he lost cause he didn't want to try?

[DowntownBMW]

whatever

[ducati955]

who cares.....what do u get for being faster?

they are two diff cars! and straight line racing is pointless imo

might as well buy a civic, turbo it, add some nos, there u go a superfast straight line car........

[EVO_S4]

Originally Posted by ducati955

who cares.....what do u get for being faster?

they are two diff cars! and straight line racing is pointless imo

might as well buy a civic, turbo it, add some nos, there u go a superfast straight line car........

you forgot handling also

[ALPINE6SPD]

Originally Posted by EVO_S4

you forgot handling also

+1
the evo is one of the best handling cars on the market and the best handling AWD car I have ever driven. This also includes the audi S-Line cars. Some people are so dumb and clueless. Its amazing they have enough money to buy a BMW. If I didnt have my 330i I would have an STI or EVO. Forget the clueless haters man.