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18 November 2013, 09:43 PM

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Nice one merv it's looking great and can't wait to see it around mate

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20 November 2013, 07:38 PM

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Cheers Lee

see you at the Xmas meet maybe?

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24 November 2013, 02:37 PM

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How could you

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24 November 2013, 08:10 PM

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How could you

I don't know what you mean

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09 March 2014, 10:43 PM

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A few updated pics with the OEM wheels on

[IM G]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/impreza_turbo_2000/20140307_101934_zpsoxa1e8av.jpg[/IMG]

and a few just before I swapped from the EVO X wheels...

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09 March 2014, 10:57 PM

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Sweet

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09 March 2014, 11:02 PM

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looks really smart that, oem wheels look way better too

out of all the EVO's the V and VI are the best looking imo

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09 March 2014, 11:58 PM

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Stunning!

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10 March 2014, 12:02 AM

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I admitted to liking this the other day, may as well do so in public seeing as it's such a nice motor.

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10 March 2014, 12:29 AM

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Cheers guys

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I admitted to liking this the other day, may as well do so in public seeing as it's such a nice motor.

It takes a brave man to admit it publically. ..

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10 March 2014, 02:38 PM

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How does it compare to the R on the whole, not just performance/handling wise and are you bored of it yet

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10 March 2014, 02:55 PM

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How does it compare to the R on the whole, not just performance/handling wise and are you bored of it yet

Not bored yet Banny. ..its easier to live with than the R, goes and stops great! More comfortable and such a nice drive! Only 2 gripes, 45litre fuel tank and the turning circle of a Naval Ship!!

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10 March 2014, 04:00 PM

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Not bored yet Banny. ..its easier to live with than the R, goes and stops great! More comfortable and such a nice drive! Only 2 gripes, 45litre fuel tank and the turning circle of a Naval Ship!!

Excellent just what I wanted to hear

After a missing out on a well sorted RA, I'm seriously considering switching over to the dark side as it would be a weekend car

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10 March 2014, 04:15 PM

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let me know if you fancy a test drive and I'm sure we can find a place to meet up !

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16 March 2014, 08:56 PM

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Few night shots

came up quite well !

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16 March 2014, 08:59 PM

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Beautiful mate

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16 March 2014, 09:27 PM

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Nice, very.

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16 March 2014, 09:31 PM

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Picked this evo 6 up last weekend.. so far loving it.. needs a little work but love the drive.

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16 March 2014, 09:53 PM

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Picked this evo 6 up last weekend.. so far loving it.. needs a little work but love the drive.

Nice...

I think the 6 is definitely best of the bunch !

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16 March 2014, 10:06 PM

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So Merv, you have had it a while now....Which do you prefer?

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16 March 2014, 10:58 PM

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So Merv, you have had it a while now....Which do you prefer?

EVO vs Type R = EVO. ..

EVO vs MY05 STi (475bhp) = Scoob

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16 March 2014, 11:42 PM

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EVO vs Type R = EVO. ..

EVO vs MY05 STi (475bhp) = Scoob

Before I took my blob off the road it was 450bhp... should have engine back in car in couple weeks once run in looking at 550/600... agree with you scoob is better road car.. hopefully get evo on track this year and see what its like on that... do love the evo tho paddle clutch is a bit of a nightmare

ryan

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21 May 2014, 09:28 PM

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Thought I'd put some updated pics up

had the calipers redone in red, brighter than OEM as thought they would have got lost under the wheels!

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22 May 2014, 10:17 PM

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Also brightened up the engine bay a wee bit...

Before...

painted rocker cover...

Fitted along with new metal plug cover...

and also gave the heat shield a quick paint with VHT silver

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22 May 2014, 10:18 PM

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Thats a big difference, car is looking pukka merv

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22 May 2014, 10:29 PM

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Great job fella looking good

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23 May 2014, 04:18 PM

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Nice job Merv

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23 May 2014, 04:29 PM

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Very tidy job

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23 May 2014, 07:41 PM

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iirc the evo 7 and tommi mak (sometimes known as the 6.5) engine are one of the same.
they are known for dodgy rods so i wouldnt push it over 350.

i used to have a red one a while back. handled like glue but the ayc was a bit wierd and hard to get used to oh and the interiors are so basic except the seats.

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23 May 2014, 08:52 PM

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Cheers for the comments guys

The rods are the weak point on these, 1-4 suffer from crank walk, later ones the rods aren't great... 380ish is max on std ones ! Once my house is sorted I'll be getting it 'rod jobbed' just to future proof it

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