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Old 01-26-2007, 03:00 PM
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I don’t know which model suits your needs, but I can tell you what members are driving.
Old 01-26-2007, 03:39 PM
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If you're in to modding your car you might as well go base. I went for the enthusiast because i knew i'd never really get around to having an LSD installed. I also use my cruise control all the time, maybe it's where i live, lots of 40mph zones and lots of cops. Honestly though, they're both great buys. I was very close to just buying a base, but decided the upgrades would be worth it.
Old 01-26-2007, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv

I don’t know which model suits your needs, but I can tell you what members are driving.

Here you go also,

Old 01-26-2007, 04:25 PM
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Nice Try
Old 01-26-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by drifter23
I choose the Base model because...it is lighter.
Yes the Base model with a 6MT, is a whole [50] lb lighter than the Enthusiast model with a 5AT.

LOL!
Old 01-26-2007, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Here you go also,

BTW I am working on a 3D intake pie chart.
Old 01-27-2007, 09:25 AM
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I like the cloth seats. The leather gets too hot in the sun in the summer. Between the humidity and the heat in New Orleans I don't know whats worse. The base suffers without the lsd mine slips all over when I hit 2nd and the rear end bounces alot when pushed hard. I also hit the rev limiter too often on 1-2 shift because of lost traction. Other wise who needs radio controls and cruise control anyway? I don't think I would use the traction control either.....I just was not brought up that way!!!
Old 01-27-2007, 11:15 AM
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For autocross in the stock class the car with a stock LSD is going to be the way to go.
Old 01-27-2007, 04:12 PM
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I bought a touring in 03. If I had it to do over, I would have gotten the enthusiast for sure. Best bang for the buck IMO.
And enthusiast -vs- base...........definitely the enthusiast.

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Old 01-27-2007, 04:22 PM
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i was going back and forth on base vs. enth but i have decided to buy a base.
hope my decision on my car has been helpful.
Old 01-27-2007, 04:47 PM
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Eh test drove the Base today, back wheels got a lil twitchy when accelerating. Im assuming TCS and LSD would help?
Old 01-27-2007, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Saturated_FaT
Eh test drove the Base today, back wheels got a lil twitchy when accelerating. Im assuming TCS and LSD would help?
VLSD makes practically no difference when driving straight and TCS only helps prevent excessive wheel spin.
Old 01-27-2007, 05:59 PM
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enthusiast definitely.
Old 01-27-2007, 11:19 PM
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HAHAHA I new this would happen so many mixed opinions. I am big on modifying, dont care about cruise control, or steering controls. So I guess it will come to whatever one I find first with a deal.
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