thegsi
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Haha na I don't need to do that just I've had both and Corsa Turbo and Evo. The only thing Turbo's have an upper hand on is the surprise factor. For everything else, there's no comparison.
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Jake
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10k you will get a high spec r32 or maybe an r33 but its only worth getting the gtr in that model based on looks
for 25k you will get the white r34 on ebay
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by thegsi
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Originally posted by Sunz
The Evo doesn't seem that differen't to the corsa,
Sorry, I read this though and that was enough.
Nic and others have to spend thousands on huge turbos, stand alone management, forged internals, fueling upgrades, etc. etc. etc. to get anywhere near 400bhp. Mitsubishi rolled one off the production line with 400bhp. Not being funny mate, just stating. Nic will understand.
[Edited on 24-02-2012 by thegsi]
As true as that is you have to remember its old technology vs new technology so it's quite obvious that things are made better now. Although that's kinda the reason in thinking of moving on as well. I've enjoyed building the car as much as driving it. Just think perhaps a less powerful 4wd car would be the right way to go.
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by thegsi
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Originally posted by Sunz
The Evo doesn't seem that differen't to the corsa,
Sorry, I read this though and that was enough.
Nic and others have to spend thousands on huge turbos, stand alone management, forged internals, fueling upgrades, etc. etc. etc. to get anywhere near 400bhp. Mitsubishi rolled one off the production line with 400bhp. Not being funny mate, just stating. Nic will understand.
[Edited on 24-02-2012 by thegsi]
As true as that is you have to remember its old technology vs new technology so it's quite obvious that things are made better now. Although that's kinda the reason in thinking of moving on as well. I've enjoyed building the car as much as driving it. Just think perhaps a less powerful 4wd car would be the right way to go.
Agreed but the technology is used more for handling aids and transmission. The Evo 4 was produced whilst Vauxhall were still producing C20LET 4x4 Cavaliers and Calibras but their FWD system was shit and the engine making less potential. While Mitsubishi were using the same platform but with 300bhp, masses of potential and the AYC system that worked! I think Vauxhall got it wrong! 
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scoob
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Evo's are the new paki taxi imo
what a load of bollocks
i said "imo"
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Nic Barnes
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Vauxhall 4wd set up let them down IMHO back then.
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Steve
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So you will stop using the site then when you get rid of the corsa like you keep telling us to?
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Jambo
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Vauxhall 4wd set up let them down IMHO back then.
It did, but its not as bad as the internet heroes make out. Not Evo standards, but you could do a darn sight worse.
I still vote Cossie. If it has to be an Evo then Evo5
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Ian W
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Originally posted by Rob E
I know of an interesting project that is available. Datsun 160J with Nissan S13 floor pan/running gear. It currently has a C18DET which isn't too popular but would make an amazing base. The mating of the S13 chassis to the body shell is near undetectable.
Want so fucking much 
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corsa_sean
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Wow im in love that !!
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3i_gaz
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http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3572990.htm
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Jambo
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didnt see that, thats a really cool project
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by Jambo
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Vauxhall 4wd set up let them down IMHO back then.
It did, but its not as bad as the internet heroes make out. Not Evo standards, but you could do a darn sight worse.
I still vote Cossie. If it has to be an Evo then Evo5
Ideally an 8 or 9
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Sunz
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That Datsun 160J is super
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Ojc
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Originally posted by Steve
So you will stop using the site then when you get rid of the corsa like you keep telling us to?
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thegsi
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Registered: 3rd Feb 07
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Ideally an 8 or 9
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-Lancer-2-0-EVO-VIII-MR-FQ-320-EXTRAS-/380408065861?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item5892166f45
320 with 340 interior. Absolute bargain.
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Nic Barnes
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Sadly I won't be looking properly until end of the year at the earliest. Need to do some research as well so I know what is what etc
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AK
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Do some test driving now though, so you know what feels good to drive.
Mild Evo 7-9, mild inpreza newage (sti versions) and included the wildcard of a tuned GTR.
The GTR is really a different sort of car to the evo/impreza but isn't actually thjat much bigger/heavier than later evo/imps.
Those saying 400bhp is 'easy' on lower leval evo/imprezas are a bit misleading. Research will show what's needed for a safe 400. For the sake of an exhaust, filter and map a GTR will be pushing an unstressed 400bhp... They really will kick the other two into touch if its power you want. That said the evo/impreza will prob hamdle better out the box.
I'd give imprezas a good look too (I love my 2door classic)... All the WP guys (evo mad) say that it handles much better than theirs ( evo 4 6 and 8 )
Each to their own though... Just don't make up your mind before trying various options. The are all very different whilst sounding the same to those that haven't checked them out. Evo fwd biased, skyline very rwd till slip, impreza varies with model
Tips:
Skylines - go for an early lightweight R32. You can get very serious cars for the budget you indicate. I'd avoid 33's and 34s are too expensive. Don't even waste time thinking about gtt or gtst's.
Ignore those suggesting mitsi 3000 gtos!
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