TL vs 2006 BMW 325i and 330i
Racer
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From: MotorCity, MI
Originally Posted by Black_6spd
Another example on how using skidpad numbers to determine a car's handling can be misleading. As flawed as a lateral g metric may be, it's still the most common used referenced point in handling.According to skidpad numbers, the TL w/ A-spec not only is better than a 325i w/ sport package, but better than an S2000 (.89g) and Integra Type R DC5 (.88) and close to the Acura NSX (.93g) and Mazda Miata (.94).!
You get the point.In cases like these, common sense prevail over a questionable skidpad metric. If I had to choose my weapon for an autocross track, I'd take "worse handling" S2000 over the TL anyday.
VSA Rocks
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Although the TL wasn't made for auto-X, I have to praise it's handling for how big of a car it is.
In regards to the 325i ZSP vs. TL handling comparison, I'd have to give a slight edge to the better balanced, RWD 3-series. When traction control is fully off, the ability to power out of the turn and counter the oversteer is priceless. The 3-series had handling higher on their priority list as Acura had luxury and value on theirs. Of course, one will have to question if they will be driving a sedan to its limits in order to justify the additional cost of the bimmer.
In regards to the 325i ZSP vs. TL handling comparison, I'd have to give a slight edge to the better balanced, RWD 3-series. When traction control is fully off, the ability to power out of the turn and counter the oversteer is priceless. The 3-series had handling higher on their priority list as Acura had luxury and value on theirs. Of course, one will have to question if they will be driving a sedan to its limits in order to justify the additional cost of the bimmer.
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