what car do you love to beat on the road?
10-16-2006 | 09:19 PM
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For example, I take particular pleasure in beating an Audi on a wet back road because the driver is thinking the quattro makes him/her superior. A sport package BMW with summer tires gives so much feedback you know where the limit is rain or shine and feel more comfortable exploiting it. Maybe a rally driver could exploit the quattro to the fulllest, but with higher profile all season tires and a healthy dose of body roll, no A4 or A6 is taking me on a back road. Also, I love to take Acuras. Acura fans think the Type-R and S are untouchable...then along comes a BMW. I used to outrun them in my 740i sport and they would look so dissapointed. I know this is a childish post, but does anyone else have particular targets on the road?
10-16-2006 | 09:42 PM
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Any at the moment. I get no play... 
10-16-2006 | 11:02 PM
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My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
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350Z, Evo 8 and STi (after 80mph), CLS500, Audi A6 4.2, Audi S4, Boxster S, 745i, Chrysler 300C (not the SRT8)...and the list goes on.....and yes its a childish post....but then again I'm childish when behind the wheel... 
10-17-2006 | 06:38 AM
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In HK alot of japanese cars think they can out run a 5er but they have to think again. I have better7 out of 10 japanese car so far, same group of course. 
Yes this is a childish post nut like top gear say a man behind a wheel is light a big kid playing with his big toys
I just love it to hell!!!
Yes this is a childish post nut like top gear say a man behind a wheel is light a big kid playing with his big toys
I just love it to hell!!!
10-17-2006 | 06:45 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='345698' date='Oct 16 2006, 10:19 PM
For example, I take particular pleasure in beating an Audi on a wet back road because the driver is thinking the quattro makes him/her superior. A sport package BMW with summer tires gives so much feedback you know where the limit is rain or shine and feel more comfortable exploiting it. Maybe a rally driver could exploit the quattro to the fulllest, but with higher profile all season tires and a healthy dose of body roll, no A4 or A6 is taking me on a back road. Also, I love to take Acuras. Acura fans think the Type-R and S are untouchable...then along comes a BMW. I used to outrun them in my 740i sport and they would look so dissapointed. I know this is a childish post, but does anyone else have particular targets on the road?
10-17-2006 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='345843' date='Oct 17 2006, 10:45 PM
I wouldn't want to play too hard on a wet road unless the RFTs are switched out for better tires. The stock RFTs on the 550 sport are OK on dry pavement but are awful in the wet.
now I have 19" Conventional tyres which are 1000 time better in wet and dry.
Drive safly and be cool
10-17-2006 | 08:28 AM
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My Ride: 07' 550i sport; Sapphire Black/Auburn; sport package; steptronic; navigation with R.T.T.I.; heads up; cold weather package; Logic-7; BMW MOST ipod kit; Motorola V3 snap-in adapter; rear heated seats and rear shades; anthracite headliner; sirrius sat. radio; M-aero kit; OEM style 166 Wheels with 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear Michelin PS2s.
Originally Posted by swajames' post='345843' date='Oct 17 2006, 10:45 AM
I wouldn't want to play too hard on a wet road unless the RFTs are switched out for better tires. The stock RFTs on the 550 sport are OK on dry pavement but are awful in the wet.
DRP
10-17-2006 | 01:10 PM
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I like beating E320 CDI, CL500 also toying alot with racer style RX-8, and almost all pumped-up FWD cars (like Type-r, GTI, Leon Cupra), EVO 8 at higher speeds and recently even Evo 9 (from roll-on even though it's a tie pretty much), having fun with a particular 745i 
, so you can see mostly pretty serious petrol cars
, so you can see mostly pretty serious petrol cars
10-17-2006 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='345698' date='Oct 17 2006, 07:19 AM
For example, I take particular pleasure in beating an Audi on a wet back road because the driver is thinking the quattro makes him/her superior. A sport package BMW with summer tires gives so much feedback you know where the limit is rain or shine and feel more comfortable exploiting it. Maybe a rally driver could exploit the quattro to the fulllest, but with higher profile all season tires and a healthy dose of body roll, no A4 or A6 is taking me on a back road. Also, I love to take Acuras. Acura fans think the Type-R and S are untouchable...then along comes a BMW. I used to outrun them in my 740i sport and they would look so dissapointed. I know this is a childish post, but does anyone else have particular targets on the road?
