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.

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.

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!

Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='311516' date='Jul 16 2006, 04:23 PM

Hello Znod,

Did you get a new engine?

Already??

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!

Originally Posted by Znod' post='311533' date='Jul 16 2006, 06:09 PM

I don't want to race the g-man either.

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.

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.

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.