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#412 of 417 Re: Why is it? [sbcooke] by tsy Jun 23, 2009 (10:54 am)
Replying to: sbcooke (Jun 23, 2009 7:49 am) Actually in stock form the Evo is better only on the racetrack, which is where I do most of my driving. . . right.   In a straight line the STi will take the Evo every time, so on the road it seems like a dumb place for them to challenge you. Of course, racing should ONLY be on a track.   This being said, with some minor suspension mods an STi will easily keep up with the Evo on the track as well.   I'm looking in to replacing my springs and sways and dial out all the understeer Subaru put in this car.   tom Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 23, 2009 11:00 am) tsy (Jun 23, 2009 12:03 pm) sbcooke (Jun 23, 2009 4:29 pm)
#413 of 417 Re: Why is it? [tsy] by rsholland Jun 23, 2009 (11:00 am)
Replying to: tsy (Jun 23, 2009 10:54 am) Tom, do you ever experiment with the DCCD? As you know, that shifts the f/r power bias, and will affect handling. Not sure about understeer, however?   Bob Replies to this message: tsy (Jun 23, 2009 12:03 pm) sbcooke (Jun 23, 2009 4:29 pm)
#414 of 417 Re: Why is it? [rsholland] by tsy Jun 23, 2009 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 23, 2009 11:00 am) Hi Bob   It does help some, but not enough to overcome the inherent understeer of the design. I'm sure if I were driving dirt roads though the car's handling would be more neutral. Not so great on Tarmac though. I suppose the understeer would also help hapless drivers from killing themselves too.   tom Replies to this message: sbcooke (Jun 23, 2009 4:29 pm)
#415 of 417 Re: Why is it? [tsy] by sbcooke Jun 23, 2009 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: tsy (Jun 23, 2009 12:03 pm) New tires helped with the understeer a lot. I put michelin pilot sport a/s plus tires on to replace the stockers. They may not have as stiff of sidewalls for extremely hard cornering, but for reasonably hard cornering on normal roads I don't notice a difference. I did notice an immediate difference in the amount of understeer with the new tires though...it was a worthwhile upgrade.   I am not sure what I should upgrade next. Wheels, suspension or power? I think I will go for sway bars before power. The car is fast enough for me and I want to keep my warranty...I am not sure.   The understeer is well managed with better tires...and I do like the comfortable ride...changes to the suspension will probably make it stiffer over bumps and rutted new england roads. For me...the "compromised" ride that that car has is perfect. I have kids and use the car as a daily driver. It handles great and I love the ride...I am not sure if tightening it up will change that.
#416 of 417 Re: STI sedan returns for 2011 [rsholland] by ateixeira Jun 24, 2009 (9:45 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 22, 2009 1:03 pm) Didn't realize they didn't give the 5 door the full EVO treatment. Maybe now they will respond? This rivalry seems to improve the breed, though an unfortunate side effect is the street racing types... Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 24, 2009 9:51 am)
#417 of 417 Re: STI sedan returns for 2011 [ateixeira] by rsholland Jun 24, 2009 (9:51 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 24, 2009 9:45 am) In order to do so, they'd have to move the battery and some other (heavy) stuff. Right now all that is placed at the rear bulkhead over the rear axle, in order to achieve a 50/50 weight distribution; not so with the Ralliart or other Lancers. That's why the EVO, when compared to other Lancers, has a such a tiny trunk.   Bob

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