Need some honest reviews

[Peskarik]

chavan, is Evo really that firm wrt suspension? Any Evo? Real spine compressor?

[telboy]

Utter what exactly, you really are making me laugh!!!!

Fact the 260 power to rate is around 177 compared to 172 std to std of course, so I would hardly call that walking away??

Once up and running above 60 don't make me laugh, fq300 vs ed30 with same power would not walk away?

maybe off the line but hey that's not my point, walking away was your comment and this is what I'm questioning, and by the way no need to be rude, I'm only stating my opinion with hard fact and figures from friends who have some very very nice cars,.........sorry you feel the need to use words like sh!t and cr*p!

How many times do people need telling you cannot compare Modified cars to standard cars its pointless!!!!!!! The gains made by the EVO260 from a standing start would put enough distance between the two cars, it would then maintain a healthy lead and would continue to gain slowly, the standard ed30 wouldnt make ground IMO thats enough to justify my 'walk away' statement. I didnt say it would bury the ED30 although on a track it would, but thats obvious. Above 60mph yes an ed30 would put up a better fight but IMO it still would lose ground.
I am a very active member of the UK Evo and Subaru enthusiast clubs and attend track days maybe 3 times a year for the last 14-15years. Believe me I have seen Focus RS's and many other fwd cars running 260-280bhp easily beaten by Evo 260's and i mean with ease!!!!
I dont know why people are getting so defensive.  I have not said once that the EVO is a better car and I haven't criticised the ED30 once, i have nothing but praise for the car....
The whole thread is sounding like a broken record now and it boring me.  Guys love the ed30 but for those who think the ed30 is a rival for an EVO get yourself to a track day or dealer and drive an EVO you will see that in the terms of getting from a to b the quickest it is king!!!!It may shatter your spine on the way though

Having problems getting a black one, anyone know any dealers who have one as i am willing to travel....

If you like the sound of a new ed30, Black, with black monzas with all the kit, import although brand new (£29k) and from a fab dealer willing to do a deal, so price will come down give me a shout, will dig out the details for you. Bought my steel grey from same dealer and it's been fantastic. By the way agree re the broken record comment Holding out my hand re a shake and forget about it, after all great respect for your choice of car and the lotus of course!!!!

[chavan969]

Found a dealer with a black ED30, no extras but with Monza's. It will be an 08 plate chuffed as thats the colour I wanted and the wheels as well.
Also ordered the Lotus and gone for the R (08 plate), it worked out better to part x my EVO at the Lotus Garage and my wifes mini at the VW garage.....Looking forward to both cars, the R over the Elise S is such a difference, the power delivery is nearly as violent as the EVO. Off the mark the Lotus is awesome and it feels so bleedin quick as your backside is that close to the tarmac. The S was superb, a real adrenline rush but the R is cardiac arrest time....a real rough and ready racer...