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I just got a new EVO RS.

My other car is 95 Z28.

Quite a difference between the two.

The Evo makes the Z28 feel like a caddy, very brutal suspension over broken up pavement.

Low gearing 3500 rpm at 75. Got 24mpg running at 70-75 on the highway. Not that much better than a Z28.

Sure likes to eat bugs, the bottom breather of the Z28 is a nice feature around all of the grass hoppers.

Very high grip and quick turn in, fast steering.

lots of power from about 3000 rpm, feels like it would take the LT1 pretty easily at least up to 100 or so.

I think the Z28 has the edge in aerodynamics at highway speeds and greater.

Still getting used to the EVO, so I have not pushed it really hard yet, first 600 miles under 5k rpm. Revs to 7k now that I am past 600 miles.

Smooth reving engine, AWD not very noticeable but it has an active center diff and in corners you can feel it working some.

I think some new shocks, Bilstein would be nice. Some people are converting stock struts to KONI DA. I imagine that would cost cubic dollars.

The bilsteins that fit it are a high dollar adjustable type, or they make an OEM Bilstein for the MR version.

So far the only mods are a radio and speakers.

Anybody want a 95 LT1 with C5 Brakes 1LE stuff and Koni DA's?

I guess the new Camaro is too late for me, best of luck with it though. I hope Chevy keeps the weight down like others have pointed out.

z28barnett View Member Profile	Aug 19 2006, 04:24 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 360 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Missouri Member No.: 468	I just got a new EVO RS. My other car is 95 Z28. Quite a difference between the two. The Evo makes the Z28 feel like a caddy, very brutal suspension over broken up pavement. Low gearing 3500 rpm at 75. Got 24mpg running at 70-75 on the highway. Not that much better than a Z28. Sure likes to eat bugs, the bottom breather of the Z28 is a nice feature around all of the grass hoppers. Very high grip and quick turn in, fast steering. lots of power from about 3000 rpm, feels like it would take the LT1 pretty easily at least up to 100 or so. I think the Z28 has the edge in aerodynamics at highway speeds and greater. Still getting used to the EVO, so I have not pushed it really hard yet, first 600 miles under 5k rpm. Revs to 7k now that I am past 600 miles. Smooth reving engine, AWD not very noticeable but it has an active center diff and in corners you can feel it working some. I think some new shocks, Bilstein would be nice. Some people are converting stock struts to KONI DA. I imagine that would cost cubic dollars. The bilsteins that fit it are a high dollar adjustable type, or they make an OEM Bilstein for the MR version. So far the only mods are a radio and speakers. Anybody want a 95 LT1 with C5 Brakes 1LE stuff and Koni DA's? I guess the new Camaro is too late for me, best of luck with it though. I hope Chevy keeps the weight down like others have pointed out.

RichJ View Member Profile	Aug 20 2006, 11:40 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 359 Joined: 7-February 04 Member No.: 183	I've had my 95 Z28 since 1997 and I also had a used 03 Evo and then an 04 Evo RS that I bought new in 04. I was planning to sell my Z28 when I got my Evo but I'm sure glad that I didn't. I use the Evo as a commuter and weekend traveler and the Z28 as a motorsports car. The Evo is fast but the Z28 is a bit more satisfying to drive fast and I especially didn't like autocrossing the Evo as much (nor was I as fast in it as I am in my Z28--I know, sounds crazy but my Z28 isn't stock either). To me, the Evo is a fantastic road car. Good grip, handling, gas mileage (I get an average of 20 in town with about 350 whp), room, visability, etc., but after owning one for 3 years, I've decided that for future high performance purchases, I will most likely stick with larger displacement (3L+) rear wheel drive platforms.