Couple of Runs with the G-Meter * Updated *
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Originally Posted by rodybmw' post='317154' date='Jul 31 2006, 12:54 AM
Did all you SMG guys use Acceleration Assist (Launch Assist)?
I think Hollywood and jiio's on their 29th time 
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='317168' date='Jul 31 2006, 01:45 AM
Yes sir we did.. I love it .. its just to bad we only can use it 30 times I think Hollywood and jiio's on their 29th time
I think Hollywood and jiio's on their 29th time 
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='317167' date='Jul 31 2006, 01:42 AM
jiio.. are you sure you want me to post your first run? 
I don't remember tires squealing or chirping.. I remember it was a granny start What about you guys? (Hollywood, EBMC03, Tblax545i, BMW4Life).. Just playing jiio..I'll upload those vids sometime this week.
I don't remember tires squealing or chirping.. I remember it was a granny start What about you guys? (Hollywood, EBMC03, Tblax545i, BMW4Life).. Just playing jiio..I'll upload those vids sometime this week.
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='317167' date='Jul 31 2006, 01:42 AM
jiio.. are you sure you want me to post your first run? I don't remember tires squealing or chirping.. I remember it was a granny start What about you guys? (Hollywood, EBMC03, Tblax545i, BMW4Life).. Just playing jiio..I'll upload those vids sometime this week.
I don't remember tires squealing or chirping.. I remember it was a granny start What about you guys? (Hollywood, EBMC03, Tblax545i, BMW4Life).. Just playing jiio..I'll upload those vids sometime this week.HAHAHA ya ya post the granny start!
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I had a family dinner and I did not get online last night; missed the thread. WOW yesterday was fun. I have to talk to grogan and get this brake torque thing down. I've had my 545 step for almost two years and I don't know how to launch it. I'll be ready for the next one. Have found new respect for IS350 at least for now.
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Hey guys, personally I think the Lexus IS 350 is beautiful car, one that i've thought about owning a few times. My brother plans on buying one at the end of the year. One question for you car experts though... When the IS 350 came out, it was compared by pretty much every major car magazine to the BMW 330ci, and in almost every article that i've read the 330ci came out ahead for one reason or another. Most reviews said the IS350 was slightly faster, but they still thought the 330ci was a more worthy car after sitting behind the wheel. Now, if i'm reading correctly, a stock IS350 is not just faster, but significantly faster than a BMW 550i? Could somebody please confirm that i'm reading these posts corrently? 
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Originally Posted by Matrim604' post='317282' date='Jul 31 2006, 10:19 AM
Hey guys, personally I think the Lexus IS 350 is beautiful car, one that i've thought about owning a few times. My brother plans on buying one at the end of the year. One question for you car experts though... When the IS 350 came out, it was compared by pretty much every major car magazine to the BMW 330ci, and in almost every article that i've read the 330ci came out ahead for one reason or another. Most reviews said the IS350 was slightly faster, but they still thought the 330ci was a more worthy car after sitting behind the wheel. Now, if i'm reading correctly, a stock IS350 is not just faster, but significantly faster than a BMW 550i? Could somebody please confirm that i'm reading these posts corrently?
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Originally Posted by TBlax545i' post='317269' date='Jul 31 2006, 11:56 AM
I had a family dinner and I did not get online last night; missed the thread. WOW yesterday was fun. I have to talk to grogan and get this brake torque thing down. I've had my 545 step for almost two years and I don't know how to launch it. I'll be ready for the next one. Have found new respect for IS350 at least for now.
I am impressed with the IS350 times.Maybe he is a very good driver.Also maybe his car is easier to get started because of lighter weight and lower torque.Some cars all that is required for best acceleration is to stab and stear.
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Ah ha! I know what to do the next time. The same probably applies to SMG as it does to Step. No more Acceleration Assist for me.
I bet I can get better times minimizing my spins with a controlled motion of the throttle instead of mashing it.
Ah ha! I know what to do the next time. The same probably applies to SMG as it does to Step. No more Acceleration Assist for me.
I bet I can get better times minimizing my spins with a controlled motion of the throttle instead of mashing it.
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='317326' date='Jul 31 2006, 11:35 AM
Maybe he is a very good driver.
What I did was Left foot on brake, right on gas and as I eased off the brake I applied gas fairly quickly... Traction contol off. And as you said... very minimal tire squeel. I heard a tiny chirp and that was about it. I'm sure if the car was in your hands or Znods the times can be lower.
