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02-28-2010, 10:15 AM | #287 | |
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Why would someone prefer a FWD Acura or Civic, when the A4 should be able to clean up in theory (turbocharged, relatively fuel efficient and AWD). |
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02-28-2010, 10:18 AM | #288 | |
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- what about other unlimited classes? 24hr Nurburgring, venues like the Pikes Peak, LeMans etc. Why doesn't someone race the 911 Turbo instead of the GT3? |
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02-28-2010, 10:47 AM | #289 | |
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ALL THESE CAR HAVE SAME WEIGHT, SAME POWER surely that is the best example of proof that driven wheels or weight displacement has little or no bearing on the outcome, as has always been my point right at the very start when I highlighted the TT-RS vs M3. I also mention countless times that preferring a certain driving experience is equally important but it's not necessarily the optimum for lap time or grip. The 24hr N-ring is about reliability as much as anything, Porsche is a proven formula and ultimately will have a better chance of finishing the race excluding track mishaps. The Quattro name is part of Pike peak history so enough said. LeMans is a different amnimal where downforce cancels any real benefits that AWD will bring, the same is true for any form of motorsport that relays heavily on aerodynamics above all other. |
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02-28-2010, 11:28 AM | #290 | |
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02-28-2010, 11:55 AM | #291 |
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Why use BTCC for an example when WTCC exists? Seat (FWD turbo diesel) has had the upper hand of late, especially in higher altitudes. Rules do tend to favor one over the other, which is why they continuously evolve.
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02-28-2010, 12:00 PM | #292 |
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As for Le Mans, reliability is most important and economy has proven a greater benefit than quicker lap times, as it enables fewer time-killing stops. It goes without saying the car must work well, be kind to tires, and drivers must be worthy of the seat.
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03-01-2010, 06:10 AM | #293 |
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This thread has gone way OT. The new RS5's interior looks amazing, I think the seats are what really bring it out.
The fender flares don't seem nearly as aggressive as the RS4 or even the E9X M3, but I'm sure if you were to measure it, the track is wide. I'm eager to see how much ahead in performance this car is, 0-60, 1/4 mile, N-Ring, and slalom. The exterior I'm not that big of a fan of. It looks beautiful yes, but so does the S5. This RS5 doesn't look as big of a visual difference as the RS4 was to the S4, or even our M3's to the 335 (which I thought was already somewhat of a small visual difference compared to the E46). It reminds me a lot of a Camaro on the outside (stance and all, not actual styling). I do wish BMW would make seats that rival the C63 AMG, and now this RS5. About the RWD & AWD. I feel RWD is hard to learn, easy to master and AWD other way around. Taking corners hard in a AWD car almost feels like cheating to me sometimes. Just steer and keep the foot on the throttle and 99% of the time it works out. That 1% is going to feel like nothing you've felt and just like that video, it seems almost uncorrectable (almost). RWD has the rear end coming out a lot, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot and you do get used to this feeling. At first, yes it is scary but little by little with the appropriate environment practice does make perfect. I find both are fun to drive, but overall I'd say RWD is more fun. You tend to oversteer much more, which is rewarding when you correct it correctly. Just my 2 cents.
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03-01-2010, 06:30 AM | #294 | |
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Seats are stock S5 unless you spec the racing Recaro ones, but the noticeable changes inside are the different gear selector and steering wheel which includes the flat bottom variety as optional in some countries. |
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