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Evo X or 1g #455078
October 23, 2018 03:58 pm UTC
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So I still have a bunch of 1g stuff left taking up space. Want to hear from people who have both the evo and the 1g. Which is more fun/practical/easy to work on? I'm keeping my 2gs...that's a given, love those cars.

I want an evo in the near future (already have parts for it) but I'm also debating if I should get rid of anything 1g related...
They are cheap fun project cars. Probably one of the cheapest track cars if you already have the parts for them. Also less of a pain if you crash them, seeing they cost relatively less than anything else. The ladies hate them though tongue
That and I know Evo parts are always super $$$

Anyone care to give an opinion? Thinking long run car.


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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455079
October 23, 2018 05:10 pm UTC
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Get a truck.


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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455081
October 24, 2018 12:25 am UTC
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1g DSM is by far the easiest to work on from all year DSMs and Evo I to X, plain and simple.

I own them all, 1g DSM, Evo 7, and Evo X... Once you have an Evo X you wont really care about street driving your 1g anymore smile

My Evo X is making over 400whp on the stock turbo. It's my daily driver Evo, the 7 is the time attack/circuit car, and the DSM the drag car. I own shop plates and can drive any car on the street in a heartbeat.

With all of the above, you'll find me driving my 2016 blacked out Dodge Ram 1500 sport most of the time smile



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Evo X: 746 AWHP, XR9569S pump gas
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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455083
October 25, 2018 06:33 pm UTC
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Get an Evo, sell me the 1G stuff laugh That being said, Reza is correct in that you won't beat the ease of working on the 1G. If you want something that handles, you can make a 1G handle as well as any Evo, but it's gonna be a lot more work vs. the Evo (8-X, for sure) handling way better out of the box.

That being said, besides the stuff that is now not available or is really hard to get, the 1Gs are dead-nuts reliable if maintained, and even at 40k/year mileage cost little to run and operate. Evos have the better manual transmissions and better diffs, not sure about axles/driveshafts.

As far as practicality, with the hatch, a 1G is about as practical as a 2-door, effectively 2-seat car gets. You already have the 2G's, the Evo adds a lot of practicality and can actually comfortably fit adults in the rear - that in itself makes it hugely appealing. I love cars that are practical AND fun.


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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455211
January 29, 2019 08:49 pm UTC
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I realize that this post is pretty old, but allow me my experience.

I love my 1gb.
But parts are hard to find and the rusty fenders p!ss me off.
But nothing is better than driving that car in the summer.
It handles well, and she's been great to me.

The Evo X is a great joy.
It often makes me forget the happiness of the Talon.
I have the auto with the paddles, which is kinda cool.
It's really fast, and he's hard to tame (my kids love it when I push the car)

Bottom line: I couldn't choose between the two.

But practicality reasons: Evo X
Four doors (I can carry all my kids in the one car - I have four kids)
I love the climate controls; and the seat warmers when it's -20C
I love the AWC controls - Snow; Gravel; Tarmac (do they really do something?)
I love he lazy controls (radio, computer screen, etc)

But I still don't get any respect in either car when they line me up on the FU lane.


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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455212
January 30, 2019 02:06 am UTC
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what is FU lane ?


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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Alex Akachinskiy] #455214
January 30, 2019 01:15 pm UTC
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I actually picked up the term "FU Lane" from another member here years ago.

It's those two laners that end just after the light.
A hundred metres or so.
And it's not like they can't see it.
They are being @$$ clowns...simple as that.

The other driver sees your "slow" Talon or Evo.
Changes lanes into the FU lane in order to make a quick acceleration past you.
Pretty much an "FU" to you if you allow it.

I still get mini vans attempting to overtake me on the FU lane.
Don't know why...but Talon or Evo like to play sometimes...


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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Steve Rode] #455215
January 30, 2019 08:18 pm UTC
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Originally Posted by Steve Rode
I actually picked up the term "FU Lane" from another member here years ago.

It's those two laners that end just after the light.
A hundred metres or so.
And it's not like they can't see it.
They are being @$$ clowns...simple as that.

The other driver sees your "slow" Talon or Evo.
Changes lanes into the FU lane in order to make a quick acceleration past you.
Pretty much an "FU" to you if you allow it.

I still get mini vans attempting to overtake me on the FU lane.
Don't know why...but Talon or Evo like to play sometimes...


hahha got it !
I find myself using FU lane frequently (when i'm in a hurry) but i usually space out and try to roll right before light turns green.


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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Steve Rode] #455220
February 03, 2019 05:46 pm UTC
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Originally Posted by Steve Rode

I love the AWC controls - Snow; Gravel; Tarmac (do they really do something?).


While you may not notice if the selecting the settings does anything, one thing I can assure you of is if your ayc pump goes for a crap(you will not have any of the snow, gravel or tarmac settings available). You will notice not having it, at least in the snow.

I also have the MR(so it’s fully loaded with options), and after owning it for 7 years it still brings a smile to my face while driving it. It’s been such a joy to daily drive even though I would say that it costs more to maintain and is a pig on fuel. My 1g is strictly a weekend summer car, I honestly hardly ever drive it, also the Evo X is in a totally different league when it comes to handling. I like the 1g for its rarity and rawness, and yes a few less gadgets to break down then the evo.

Each car has earned their place in my garage.

Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455223
February 15, 2019 05:31 pm UTC
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Who wants a 1G? Mine's always for sale. Pretty motivated this year come spring. Which seems to be coming in June this year sadly......

Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455225
February 16, 2019 07:50 pm UTC
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Yeah I decided against the 1g ever entering my life again tongue Need a good daily if I'm going to build up the 2gs. Too much craziness is well...just too much tongue

Plus they have a mini cooper with 300hp coming out soon tongue

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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455226
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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455235
February 26, 2019 06:33 pm UTC
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i know this is about Evo X or 1g ...but how about EVO X or 2G smile


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Re: Evo X or 1g [Re: Guillaume Berton] #455237
March 01, 2019 06:42 pm UTC
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We work on all of them in the shop, 1G, 2G, Evo 7 8 9, and most of all Evo Xs day in day out.

I probably tune and build the most Xs in the region. We do everything from several clutch jobs a month, full 1000HP capable engine and transmission builds, and tuning them day in day out....

Evo X's are still harder to work on than a 2g DSM. Most jobs are a pain in the butt unless you have access to a hoist. 2G DSM, not quite the case.

If I was to work on my Evo X at home, I could do it as I know all the tricks and have all the tools to do things efficiently on jack stands at home, for the average DIYer doable but not still as easy as a 2G DSM.


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