Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

2 Pages V   1 2 >  
Closed TopicStart new topic
> DSCOTY '08: Boy Racers Level 2
DSCOTY '08: Boy Racers Level 2
What is Dieselstation's best high-end boy racer of the year?
Ford Shelby GT Coupe [ 5 ] ** [11.90%]
Honda S2000 CR [ 10 ] ** [23.81%]
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution [ 10 ] ** [23.81%]
Nissan 350Z Nismo [ 4 ] ** [9.52%]
Subaru Impreza WRX STI [ 13 ] ** [30.95%]
Total Votes: 42
  
clarkma5
post Feb 14 2008, 12:25 AM
Post #1


Talkin' the talk since 2003
******

Group: Admin
Posts: 28,271
Joined: 27-August 03
From: Seattle, WA
Member No.: 27
Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T



For more on the DieselStation Car of the Year '08 competition, please see this thread.

Ford Shelby GT Coupe
Base MSRP:
$35,580
Available Engines: 4.6 liter SOHC 24-valve V8 with 319 HP and 330 ft.-lbs. of torque.
Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission
Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 15 City/23 Highway (5MT), 15/22 (5AT) Specs for standard Mustang GT model
Curb Weight: 3400 lbs. (est.)







Honda S2000 CR
Base MSRP:
$36,300
Available Engines: 2.2 liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 237 HP and 162 ft.-lbs. of torque.
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual
Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 18 City/25 Highway
Curb Weight: 2765-2855 lbs.







Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Base MSRP:
$32,990
Available Engines: 2.0 liter turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 291 HP and 300 ft.-lbs. of torque.
Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch sequential manual transmission
Available Drivetrains: All-wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/22 Highway (5MT), (TC-SST N/A)
Curb Weight: 3517-3594 lbs.







Nissan 350Z Nismo
Base MSRP:
$38,290
Available Engines: 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 306 HP and 268 ft.-lbs. of torque.
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual transmission
Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 18 City/25 Highway
Curb Weight: 3353 lbs.







Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Base MSRP:
$34,995
Available Engines: 2.5 liter turbocharged DOHC 16-valve horizontally-opposed flat-4 with 305 HP and 290 ft.-lbs. of torque.
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual
Available Drivetrains: All wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 17 City/23 Highway
Curb Weight: 3395 lbs.





Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
moe
post Feb 14 2008, 01:15 AM
Post #2


Posting God
******

Group: Moderators
Posts: 11,366
Joined: 30-January 05
From: Dubai
Member No.: 1,451



Vote cast for the S2000 CR. I may not be a fan of the way the aerodynamic aids look, but they're functional. I love the purity of the car, and I'm pretty sure it's the closest Honda's going to get to making a Type-R version. The Nismo runs it close, but it's a lot heavier and I'd rather have a convertible. I also can't deny the old-school appeal of the Shelby. The Evo and STi are great cars, but not my choice in this company.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
mung35
post Feb 14 2008, 02:23 AM
Post #3


PwnStar
***

Group: Members
Posts: 816
Joined: 17-March 07
From: California
Member No.: 3,752
Car: 2011 Mazda3s Grand Touring 6MT



I'm really getting into the Toybaru.. it got my vote...

QUOTE


Those wheels are HOT!
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Razor
post Feb 14 2008, 04:07 AM
Post #4


IT SLIDES!
*****

Group: Moderators
Posts: 6,345
Joined: 5-February 07
From: Maine
Member No.: 3,670
Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V



Eheh...hehehehe. tongue.gif

I really love what Mitsubishi's done with the Evo. Talking to a member here revealed to me that the Evo IX was a shitload of fun to drive but terrible to live with day to day. It sounds like Mitsubishi has really fixed that this time around. The Evo X is something that every review so far has said can be driven day in and day out, and then thrashed on the track on weekends, which is what a Boy Racer should be. Clearly this is a step away from the enthusiast car that was the Evo VIII/IX, but I think it's a step in the right direction for expanding the group of buyers. Furthermore, certain reviews have posted faster laptimes than the WRX STI with both the GSR model and the MR model. I truly think this is going to be one hell of an awesome car. thumbs_up.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Bjorn
post Feb 14 2008, 05:11 AM
Post #5


Race Driver
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,587
Joined: 2-October 07
From: Canada
Member No.: 4,080
Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy



I don't know what it is, maybe there is something wrong with me mentally...but the EVO X just doesn't do anything for me. The Nismo and S2000 CR are nice, but again, don't stir anything inside me. And the mustang looks old and clunky in this crowd.

The STi on the other hand, I think is my ideal sport's car...you might even say it is my current "realistic dream car".

I think the only car sold on the planet today, which could be in this category, and give the STi a run for it's money IMO is the JDM spec Civic Type R...I seriously hope we get some version of that car over here.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
goota
post Feb 14 2008, 07:25 AM
Post #6


Race Driver
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,631
Joined: 6-March 05
From: So Cal
Member No.: 1,528
Car: 1991 Toyota 4Runner (22RE, 4WD)



QUOTE(Bjorn @ Feb 14 2008, 05:11 AM) *
I don't know what it is, maybe there is something wrong with me mentally...but the EVO X just doesn't do anything for me. The Nismo and S2000 CR are nice, but again, don't stir anything inside me. And the mustang looks old and clunky in this crowd.

The STi on the other hand, I think is my ideal sport's car...you might even say it is my current "realistic dream car".

I think the only car sold on the planet today, which could be in this category, and give the STi a run for it's money IMO is the JDM spec Civic Type R...I seriously hope we get some version of that car over here.

a little 2 door, 200hp hatch? your crazy, no way are they in the same power/price range.


I vote for the EVO X, I think the s2000 CR and Nismo 350z are kind of a waste of money. Why spend the extra money on mods I probably wouldnt want (body kit) and just buy a base model and mod only what I like.

as for the mustang, it comes in a distant second, but second nonetheless.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
moe
post Feb 14 2008, 07:46 AM
Post #7


Posting God
******

Group: Moderators
Posts: 11,366
Joined: 30-January 05
From: Dubai
Member No.: 1,451



QUOTE(goota @ Feb 14 2008, 07:25 PM) *
a little 2 door, 200hp hatch? your crazy, no way are they in the same power/price range.


Tsk, tsk. I thought you knew your JDM Goota. The JDM CTR is a sedan now, and apparently absolutely mind-blowing to drive. EVO rated it higher the Gallardo Superleggera in their COTY special. In fact, I think it finished sixth overall after behind the 997 GT3 RS, 430 Scuderia, R8, CLK Black, and the M3. Not a bad set of cars to lose to at all...especially if you're a Civic. Even more impressive when you consider it beat out (in no particular order) the Aston DBS, Lotus 2-Eleven, Gallardo Superleggera, 350Z, Vauxhall VXR8, and the Mini Cooper S JCW.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
dukenukem
post Feb 14 2008, 07:47 AM
Post #8


**Snuggles**
******

Group: Moderators
Posts: 14,251
Joined: 13-November 03
From: Dallas, TX
Member No.: 166
Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI



Guess what i voted? DS_Naughty2.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Razor
post Feb 14 2008, 08:28 AM
Post #9


IT SLIDES!
*****

Group: Moderators
Posts: 6,345
Joined: 5-February 07
From: Maine
Member No.: 3,670
Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V



QUOTE(dukenukem @ Feb 14 2008, 10:47 AM) *
Guess what i voted? DS_Naughty2.gif


Asshat. thumbs_down.gif













tongue.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
dukenukem
post Feb 14 2008, 08:41 AM
Post #10


**Snuggles**
******

Group: Moderators
Posts: 14,251
Joined: 13-November 03
From: Dallas, TX
Member No.: 166
Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI



QUOTE(Razor @ Feb 14 2008, 10:28 AM) *
Asshat. thumbs_down.gif
tongue.gif

Dont blame me for your fatty fetish canadian.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
clarkma5
post Feb 14 2008, 09:01 AM
Post #11


Talkin' the talk since 2003
******

Group: Admin
Posts: 28,271
Joined: 27-August 03
From: Seattle, WA
Member No.: 27
Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T



I went for the STI too. I was really pulling toward the Shelby (it's supposed to be the best Mustang ever made pretty much, or at least in the top 3) but the STI is just so damned sexy.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Bjorn
post Feb 14 2008, 10:07 AM
Post #12


Race Driver
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,587
Joined: 2-October 07
From: Canada
Member No.: 4,080
Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy



Fuck...I just spent 5 minutes staring at the STi...I have to quit...or I might go out and do something stupid, like try to buy one, bankrupting me.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
moe
post Feb 14 2008, 10:19 AM
Post #13


Posting God
******

Group: Moderators
Posts: 11,366
Joined: 30-January 05
From: Dubai
Member No.: 1,451



^ You can sleep in a car, but you can't drive a house. wink.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Bjorn
post Feb 14 2008, 10:41 AM
Post #14


Race Driver
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,587
Joined: 2-October 07
From: Canada
Member No.: 4,080
Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy



^That is the smartest thing I have ever heard on the internet!

QUOTE(goota @ Feb 14 2008, 09:25 AM) *
a little 2 door, 200hp hatch? your crazy, no way are they in the same power/price range.


Goota, this is the new JDM Civic Type R...I think it is gorgeous.

Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Razor
post Feb 14 2008, 10:51 AM
Post #15


IT SLIDES!
*****

Group: Moderators
Posts: 6,345
Joined: 5-February 07
From: Maine
Member No.: 3,670
Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V



QUOTE(dukenukem @ Feb 14 2008, 11:41 AM) *
Dont blame me for your fatty fetish canadian.gif


For all that anorexia, you sure are slow.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
dukenukem
post Feb 14 2008, 11:53 AM
Post #16


**Snuggles**
******

Group: Moderators
Posts: 14,251
Joined: 13-November 03
From: Dallas, TX
Member No.: 166
Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI



QUOTE(Razor @ Feb 14 2008, 12:51 PM) *
For all that anorexia, you sure are slow.

Beat you in the quarter mile tongue.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Razor
post Feb 14 2008, 12:25 PM
Post #17


IT SLIDES!
*****

Group: Moderators
Posts: 6,345
Joined: 5-February 07
From: Maine
Member No.: 3,670
Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V



QUOTE(dukenukem @ Feb 14 2008, 02:53 PM) *
Beat you in the quarter mile tongue.gif


Beat you around the track.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
dukenukem
post Feb 14 2008, 12:27 PM
Post #18


**Snuggles**
******

Group: Moderators
Posts: 14,251
Joined: 13-November 03
From: Dallas, TX
Member No.: 166
Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI



QUOTE(Razor @ Feb 14 2008, 02:25 PM) *
Beat you around the track.

Everyone knows you have to live your life a quarter mile at a time.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
moe
post Feb 14 2008, 01:04 PM
Post #19


Posting God
******

Group: Moderators
Posts: 11,366
Joined: 30-January 05
From: Dubai
Member No.: 1,451



QUOTE(Razor @ Feb 15 2008, 12:25 AM) *
Beat you around the track.


Which track?

Tsukuba Lap Times:

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X : 1:06:46

Subaru Impreza WRX STI : 1:05:95 DS_Naughty2.gif

More here.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Razor
post Feb 14 2008, 02:48 PM
Post #20


IT SLIDES!
*****

Group: Moderators
Posts: 6,345
Joined: 5-February 07
From: Maine
Member No.: 3,670
Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V



QUOTE(moethepaki @ Feb 14 2008, 04:04 PM) *
Which track?

Tsukuba Lap Times:

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X : 1:06:46

Subaru Impreza WRX STI : 1:05:95 DS_Naughty2.gif
More here.


This is worth looking at: R&T Comparison
And this track: R&T Laptimes

Even has telemetry for you.

rolleyes.gif DS_Naughty2.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post

2 Pages V   1 2 >
Closed TopicStart new topic

 



RSS Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 7th February 2025 - 12:26 PM
IPS Driver Error

IPS Driver Error

There appears to be an error with the database.
You can try to refresh the page by clicking here