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Old 02-19-10 | 01:23 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USchFeClm2o\

I kind of knew that IS-F would be last, but didn't think the EVO X would be 1st.
Old 02-19-10 | 01:38 AM
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Damn the F got rocked
Old 02-19-10 | 02:27 AM
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was the if-f stock? pretty sure the evo was modded
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haha the F was hardly ever in the competition for the last half of the video, still a nice car tho.
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Seems like the ISF driver was noobish
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IS-F is too heavy to compete with those cars. I want to see Euro EVO X FQ400 in action.
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DAMN!!!!! I think I just lost a lot of faith and respect for the ISF. It got worked . The heavy luxury facet of the vehicle will never make it as hardcore or balanced as a car like the NSXR. Sorry Lexus but your car needs a crash diet

I was also a little disapointed by the massive understeer in the WRX spec C.
Old 02-19-10 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AK-47
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USchFeClm2o\

I kind of knew that IS-F would be last, but didn't think the EVO X would be 1st.
Dude, way to give it away.
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erm..... was anybody expecting an IS-F to win an NSX-R, EVO, STi or Nismo 370Z ?
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erm..... was anybody expecting an IS-F to win an NSX-R, EVO, STi or Nismo 370Z ?
I don't know why anyone is raising an eyebrow about this. ESPECIALLY comparing it to a NSX-R. We might as well throw the LFA in where it will make them all look like they are standing still.

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Dude, way to give it away.
Agreed, don't spoil!
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link doesnt work for me....
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This video is kinda funny. Take an heavy car and put it against cars that are much lighter and handles better. This is what I call bringing a hammer to an knife fight.
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
erm..... was anybody expecting an IS-F to win an NSX-R, EVO, STi or Nismo 370Z ?
I could not get the video to play but I still would expect the IS-F to possibly beat a EVO, STi, and certainly beat a Nismo 370Z at a track. I would expect the IS-F to destroy a 370Z as the Nismo model was not really any faster then a stock 370 in a recent comparison and they reported it felt bigger and heavier when pushed.

Unless the track was more suited for a awd turbo car I would still expect the IS-F to due well against a EVO and STi. I would not expect a EVO to be able to beat a NSX-R either.
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Originally Posted by UDel
I could not get the video to play but I still would expect the IS-F to possibly beat a EVO, STi, and certainly beat a Nismo 370Z at a track. I would expect the IS-F to destroy a 370Z as the Nismo model was not really any faster then a stock 370 in a recent comparison and they reported it felt bigger and heavier when pushed.

Unless the track was more suited for a awd turbo car I would still expect the IS-F to due well against a EVO and STi. I would not expect a EVO to be able to beat a NSX-R either.
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Originally Posted by RXSF
link doesnt work for me....

Anyone notice the IS-F had "Tom's" parts? I wonder did it actually hurt performance vs stock? Not sure.
Originally Posted by UDel
I could not get the video to play but I still would expect the IS-F to possibly beat a EVO, STi, and certainly beat a Nismo 370Z at a track. I would expect the IS-F to destroy a 370Z as the Nismo model was not really any faster then a stock 370 in a recent comparison and they reported it felt bigger and heavier when pushed.

Unless the track was more suited for a awd turbo car I would still expect the IS-F to due well against a EVO and STi. I would not expect a EVO to be able to beat a NSX-R either.
What is "Destroy" exactly? A second? Two? 5?

The EVO/STi are AWD turbo monsters. The 350Z Nismo is a seater that weighs 400lbs less.

I suggest looking up some performance stats on these cars.

Results since the spoiler is out

Overall Race

1. Mitusubishi EVO X Ralliart
2. WRX Sti Spec C
3. NSX-R
4. Nismo 350Z
5. IS-F

Best laps
1. 106.125- EVO
2. 106.606 NSX-R
3. 106.671 Nismo 350Z
4. 106.896 Sti
5. 108.296 IS-F

The results show how amazing the EVO is. It also shows the IS-F is butt heavy and out of its range here unless it had an incredible driver.

Someone correct me if I am wrong please but doesn't the EVO Ralliart in Japan have 400hp?

Overall it was a LOVELY video, I really enjoyed it. My notes

1. IS-F is clearly so much more refined and the V-8 sounds mute
2. The NSX-R sound GLORIOUS when on the throttle, love it!
3. The EVO continues to show it is still one of the best performance cars for the money.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCRwKv4qQ5k


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