The USDM Evo 8 in 2003 and
The USDM Evo 8 in 2003 and 2004 actually had a viscous coupling unit where as in 2005 the evo 8 received the ACD (active center differential). This is where the tarmac/gravel/snow setting comes from. Also there was no facelift in 2005...the evo 9, which was only made in 2006, received a facelift and mivec. Also, the evo X ranges from 2008-2011. The evo X got a new aluminum 4b11 engine which was nice but the car was a pig at that point. evo 8/9 weighed 3200lbs which was already a huge gain from the 2600lb evo 1. The evo X weighs 3600+lbs and amenities like navigation, leather, cruise control, etc fattened the evo x up and made it heavier. This made the car appeal to a greater market but the hardedge everything you need nothing you dont street racer was gone. Evo drivers are the most aggressive IMO. Evo > STi all day everyday