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02-16-2010, 08:37 AM
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02-16-2010, 08:44 AM
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How about the stupidity of closing all of the racetracks because of pressure from local residents. I used to race at a beautiful 3 mile road course, with great water views and changes in elevation (Bridgehampton Racetrack), we had Westhampton Drag Strip, and Islip and Freeport Raceways. Now all the racetracks are closed because of noise and because of bogus safety concerns.
Now the 3 million resident of Long Island are part of the racetrack because there is nowhere to legally race and the races are held on the street.
Now the 3 million resident of Long Island are part of the racetrack because there is nowhere to legally race and the races are held on the street.
Some may think they they have the "force" behind them while driving but the reality is there are distracted bad drivers out there that will not see you in time and make a lane change without signaling, before you know it it's over and if you live it is your fault.
02-16-2010, 09:06 AM
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That story about AmericanM5 is sad, i remember reading it a while ago. At the time i thought back to when i was 18, if i was driving an M5 i wouldnt be here now with age comes wisdom. I don't know if i would trust myself with an M5 even at 36, that being said if anyone wants to lend me theirs for the week 
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02-16-2010, 10:46 AM
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That story about AmericanM5 is sad, i remember reading it a while ago. At the time i thought back to when i was 18, if i was driving an M5 i wouldnt be here now with age comes wisdom. I don't know if i would trust myself with an M5 even at 36, that being said if anyone wants to lend me theirs for the week .
.I was a foolish kid, and I am ashamed of how I drove when I was a teenager.
02-16-2010, 11:24 AM
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So iam driving cool with wife next to me. My car a 2008 550i. I see on the left lane a beautiful mercedes sl55 amg. I drive close by,look at it, and pass the guy.
Next traffic light we are next to each other. Withhout warming when light goes green the mercedes goes full gas, I can hear its engine reving very loud, ME? Full gas too! (but iam still in D mode)
Whatever we are next to each other, a glance at my rpm (I hit 6500 rpm) and my 550i is holding great next to him.
But there is too much traffic and I have to brake as I am getting stuck behind slow cars.
That was fun...he did not kill me and I was surprised by that!
Next traffic light we are next to each other. Withhout warming when light goes green the mercedes goes full gas, I can hear its engine reving very loud, ME? Full gas too! (but iam still in D mode)
Whatever we are next to each other, a glance at my rpm (I hit 6500 rpm) and my 550i is holding great next to him.
But there is too much traffic and I have to brake as I am getting stuck behind slow cars.
That was fun...he did not kill me and I was surprised by that!
The older SL55 AMG engines have 470hp & 520 ft/lbs torque. The newer models have 510hp & 530 ft/lbs torque. Correct me if I'm wrong but a 550i has 360/360. I can't find any weight data but offhand I'd think a 2 seater would have a significant weight advantage over a 4 door sedan.
Bottom line - the AMG car has a much more powerful motor and weight advantage over your 550i.
Either the AMG wasn't going full throttle or you were VERY lucky.
02-16-2010, 12:29 PM
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I think the SL is really heavy. I posted a week or two ago that I raced a CLS 55 AMG from two stoplights and the cars were dead even. After the second race he pulled behind my car to see the numbers on the decklid and then pulled next to me and raised his hands and shrugged his shoulders.
The MB only comes in an automatic so its just a matter of flooring it, I had my DTC and DSC off, maybe he had his on. Maybe that's what happened to Rolly888.
The MB only comes in an automatic so its just a matter of flooring it, I had my DTC and DSC off, maybe he had his on. Maybe that's what happened to Rolly888.
02-16-2010, 01:37 PM
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So iam driving cool with wife next to me. My car a 2008 550i. I see on the left lane a beautiful mercedes sl55 amg. I drive close by,look at it, and pass the guy.
Next traffic light we are next to each other. Withhout warming when light goes green the mercedes goes full gas, I can hear its engine reving very loud, ME? Full gas too! (but iam still in D mode)
Whatever we are next to each other, a glance at my rpm (I hit 6500 rpm) and my 550i is holding great next to him.
But there is too much traffic and I have to brake as I am getting stuck behind slow cars.
That was fun...he did not kill me and I was surprised by that!
Next traffic light we are next to each other. Withhout warming when light goes green the mercedes goes full gas, I can hear its engine reving very loud, ME? Full gas too! (but iam still in D mode)
Whatever we are next to each other, a glance at my rpm (I hit 6500 rpm) and my 550i is holding great next to him.
But there is too much traffic and I have to brake as I am getting stuck behind slow cars.
That was fun...he did not kill me and I was surprised by that!
02-16-2010, 06:01 PM
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I think the SL is really heavy. I posted a week or two ago that I raced a CLS 55 AMG from two stoplights and the cars were dead even. After the second race he pulled behind my car to see the numbers on the decklid and then pulled next to me and raised his hands and shrugged his shoulders.
The MB only comes in an automatic so its just a matter of flooring it, I had my DTC and DSC off, maybe he had his on. Maybe that's what happened to Rolly888.
The MB only comes in an automatic so its just a matter of flooring it, I had my DTC and DSC off, maybe he had his on. Maybe that's what happened to Rolly888.
Good point - I looked it up and the MB actually weighs about 300lbs more. Combine that with a lousy transmission and a 550 could run with it.
Never realized the SL class was so heavy - I stand corrected.