STi vs EVO and why?

[88slowmarro]

@Boxersix

STi: EJ’s are an expensive build to make truly reliable at their limits, 6MT is a solid gearbox, R180’s have some quirks now and then, good brakes, some issues with rear suspension, interior much nicer that mitsu, Cruise.

Evo: 8/9 4G63 or X 4B11 are bombproof to 500whp in stock rev limit, clutches weak but for reasons, 6MT gearbox(MR) has guide issues until built, 5MT a good box, good brakes, some transfercase issues(improperly shimmed ring and pinions from factory, cheap interior(except MR recaros), no cruise(except X).

Evo has much better turn in, pedal position and feel is much better. Steering feedback is sharper than the STi, as well as stock for stock suspension response.

When buying used, a run hard/put away wet Evo 8/9 can cost substaintially more to fix than an exqually abused Sti. While an average blown Sti motor build can run around 3-5K, rebuilding an Evo drivetrain can get a few grand beyond that with ease. Evo’s have their good and bad drivetrain noises.

If I have my pick between the two cars, for dirt or track build, a solid and maintained Evo 9 RS is about as good as it gets between the chassis.

troof …although i would go evo .i like em more used to work for mitsu and know em that and sti,s interior really stinks when burning