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Hey at least I was mentioning a science degree in a technical discussion about the details of torque vs. horsepower which IMO required some equations. A degree does contribute to ones ability to speak intelligently about some topics. How much you earn often just makes you annoying to talk to!
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take/took advantage of the educational benefits that the services offer I came on hard so maybe we could get in a positive discussion about something besides an Audis R-8 or RS5 and how much better it is than a BMW when you admit that you have not driven a car that is faster than that 8-10 seconds 0-60. Ths is a BMW Board, you don't learn much coming in as an Audi contrarian ! The following from my earlier post may ring true Learn how to drive using SCCA or a local Autocross club, buy a sports car and have some fun Learn how to drive on those mountain roads they are a blast in a sports car. If You want to learn about BMWs learn here, but learn please you have been a royal PITA by coming up with half arssed arguments on two cars you never seen, built by companies you have likely never driven products from. Learn to Drive a sports car, try a BMW and an AUDI, Hell a Miata is a great car to learn with and come back and see us In youth we learn; in age we understand. Marie Ebner von Eschenbach
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TELL me what real drivers training do you have besides your State Drivers License ?
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Yeah, I kind of knew. You are sometimes a bit sarcastic, but always with a hint of truth as well. Tough to read! You know the adage, "there is a bit of truth in every sarcasm".
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I would definitely enjoy a meet or rally or something like that as well. I think the e90post guys do that regionally. Probably would be a good idea to do it a couple months after we start taking deliveries here in the US. |
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Wow, just checked this thread. Didn't realize my post kicked off so many other posts. Looks like we didn't get a pissing contest
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But nevertheless, a front heavy car will understeer more in the wet. On a tight, twisty damp track, the greasy conditions will exageratte the push you get because the front tyres will have even less grip. You will battle to get the nose in & will loase loads of time on corner entry. Once you do get the nose in then you will be able to take advantage of your better traction. However, it depends on the track, the type of turns, how wet it its, etc. You may not beat a balanced RWD in the wet with a good driver. It becomes easier to steer on the throttle with RWD in the wet. Autocar ran the S4 vs E46 M3 is the wet & they struggled to get the pig to turn in the braking zone & the M3 lapped faster. A lighter more balanced 4WD like an Evo or Subaru will be a better option as they don't have that much weight over the front axle. |
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I remember that story well. Back when Autocar was great, rather than the slight shambles it became last year.
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I find my car (ok, minimal power, but thinner tyres too) is fine in the wet. I actually like the way it rides over the surface and it doesn't feel at all twitchy. Needless to say any back end movement wouldn't be ideal, but it would take an idiot to push a car like that on wet public roads.
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