Just for Fun: Is the Step Still King in the Realm of the
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='311512' date='Jul 17 2006, 12:18 AM
How true. Just wait until I get 30k. I only have 10k.
Hello Znod,
Did you get a new engine?
Already??
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='311509' date='Jul 16 2006, 02:10 PM
I agree with all you say and indicated doubt because of my "small sample" above. And, as indicated, my conclusions are cautiously drawn where appropriate. At this point, I think we have considered all we "know." And, my agruments are based on all we know; remember they are "just for fun." Time will tell though. As of now, no one has exactly refuted my "for-fun" arguments, although we have one case where a 550i actually beat a 545i in a race. To date, besides this case, the only other counter argument apparently is "it ought to be 'this' way, not the way your arguments imply." You can't hang me for something I didn't say. I never said my arguments would hold up as additional data are obtained. But, we shall see.
I certainly wouldn't want to race you or Grogan on an acceleration sprint!
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='311520' date='Jul 16 2006, 04:30 PM
I certainly wouldn't want to race you or Grogan on an acceleration sprint!
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='311516' date='Jul 16 2006, 04:23 PM
Hello Znod,
Did you get a new engine?
Already??
Did you get a new engine?
Already??
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='311520' date='Jul 16 2006, 05:30 PM
I certainly wouldn't want to race you or Grogan on an acceleration sprint!
I believe the 550 is a faster car than the 545.It is just not a lot faster.The only real difference is the .4 liters.This HP advantage will show up at higher speeds where traction and other driver related factors are negated.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='311533' date='Jul 16 2006, 06:09 PM
I don't want to race the g-man either.
I am at 21.5 Kmiles now so your car should continue to get faster as you gain miles.
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='311557' date='Jul 16 2006, 08:08 PM
With a little experimentation and practice I am sure you could hold your own.I firmly believe there is very little difference in all cars of the same model and engine.It is just a matter of knowing how to get the best from your car under various road and weather conditions.
I believe the 550 is a faster car than the 545.It is just not a lot faster.The only real difference is the .4 liters.This HP advantage will show up at higher speeds where traction and other driver related factors are negated.
I believe the 550 is a faster car than the 545.It is just not a lot faster.The only real difference is the .4 liters.This HP advantage will show up at higher speeds where traction and other driver related factors are negated.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='311559' date='Jul 16 2006, 09:13 PM
No practice needed on my car any more, g-man. Once I lost the ability to spin my wheels to the point of dysfunction, it became mainly just point and shoot with me. All I have to do is to avoid brake torquing too much so I get essentially no wheel spin. I want my wheel spinability back.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='311425' date='Jul 16 2006, 10:01 AM
I have provided all that we know about what the mags do above and also what I do. Please reread all my posts. As indicated, my passes are adjusted for weather and to 500'. I also mentioned that there are noncomparabilities. As I also mentioned, my agruments are based on all we know at this time. CD has not yet tested a 550i. I wish I could bump into a 550i at the right place and the right time. I've actually never seen on on the street. As mentioned, MT adjusts for weather. And, I rounded most of my data up (especially 0 to 60 and 1/4 ET) since MT does not give 100ths. And, remember, I gave my averages--not my bests.
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Hey Znod,
My guess if you modded the 550 step like your 545 it would be faster. That 30 more in hp and torque is gonna account for something.
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