All the more reason why I will be back in a BMW in 3 years
01-23-2008, 04:10 PM
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I found a most interesting read over on MBWorld.org today. Here is the thread that some AMG owners are discussing about AMG declaring the horsepower war over. If you don't want to bother reading what the AMG owners have to say here is the direct link to the article.
All AMG has ever been about was straight line acceleration. Now that they decided that 500+ horses is enough, they're going to concentrate on other areas such as interior/exterior and handling. Well, the interior and exterior are subjective but they have a long way to go to match BMW in the handling department. Yes, I know that the CLK BS 63 is supposedly a better handling car than the new M3 but I think that's just an aberration.
I'm looking forward to the BMW TTV8 or the F10 M5 in three years.
All AMG has ever been about was straight line acceleration. Now that they decided that 500+ horses is enough, they're going to concentrate on other areas such as interior/exterior and handling. Well, the interior and exterior are subjective but they have a long way to go to match BMW in the handling department. Yes, I know that the CLK BS 63 is supposedly a better handling car than the new M3 but I think that's just an aberration.
I'm looking forward to the BMW TTV8 or the F10 M5 in three years.
02-02-2008, 12:34 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Mercedes Benz e63 AMG
Here's an idea......let me have the E63 and you can borrow my E60. We can swap back and forth every other month!
Seriously though, I'm just starting to get smitten with MB's for the first time in my life. I've been drooling over the E63 and S63 models...wondering very hard about switching over in 20 months when my lease is up.
Have you posted reviews of your thoughts on the E63 on this site? I havent looked, but would love to read what an enthusiast owner thinks...
- Pete
Seriously though, I'm just starting to get smitten with MB's for the first time in my life. I've been drooling over the E63 and S63 models...wondering very hard about switching over in 20 months when my lease is up.
Have you posted reviews of your thoughts on the E63 on this site? I havent looked, but would love to read what an enthusiast owner thinks...
- Pete
02-02-2008, 12:55 PM
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I'm looking forward to the BMW TTV8 or the F10 M5 in three years.
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And you'll be welcomed back as if you never even left here....Oh wait,
you NEVER did actually leave!
02-02-2008, 11:17 PM
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I am glad to see they are going to improve handling and the rest of the ?overall package.?
I guess if you want HP, the new RS6 is your best bet. Audi states 580hp from their V10tt, but many say that is understated and it is well over 600hp.
I guess if you want HP, the new RS6 is your best bet. Audi states 580hp from their V10tt, but many say that is understated and it is well over 600hp.
02-03-2008, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='526516' date='Feb 3 2008, 12:17 AM
I guess if you want HP, the new RS6 is your best bet. Audi states 580hp from their V10tt, but many say that is understated and it is well over 600hp.
02-03-2008, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='526565' date='Feb 3 2008, 07:04 AM
Audi is so BLAH with the exception of the R8 in terms of exterior styling. They're a distant third behind BMW and MB.
New S5/A5, A4, R8, TT-S, RS6, all look amazing.
A6, A3 are the only bland Audi's.
02-04-2008, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='527350' date='Feb 4 2008, 10:06 PM
An RS6 Avant blacked out and debadged would be the ULTIMATE sleeper. Too bad you cant get the new one in the states.....
02-04-2008, 07:15 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Rudy and poleposition are making reference to a thread over on bimmerfest how a partially opened hood has a ram air effect. Please do check it out. It will be worth your while.