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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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I highly doubt that, manufacturers and media still quote 0-60 as some notable figure.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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0-60 will become an antiquated metric soon.


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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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I don't think 0-60 is going anywhere. It's what most people remember, and are comfortable with.

That said.. just because the imperial system is ubiquitous doesn't mean it's good.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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What teh fuck are you guys talking about
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:39 PM
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In my defense I mentioned 0-62, also known as 0-100 Km/hour
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:40 PM
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A loaded Audi S3 is $50K. So many monies.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:47 PM
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shit.. you can get a CLA45 AMG for that much coin.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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Or a 335 with some options.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
shit.. you can get a CLA45 AMG for that much coin.
Here in Richmond, that's as common as a -girl with an LV bag.


Guess what the color is? White. All of them.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:08 PM
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My buddy buddy got a 2014 S5 Prestige. So fucking jealous. Then my car got hit and I've been like the rest of the day. The car is gorgeous. If I could only fit two dogs in one
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:14 PM
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Any of you boys fans of Jag's E-Type? Well, Jaguar just made it official that they are issuing a batch a la "Lightweight" version.

Check out the thread if you want more info.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
My buddy buddy got a 2014 S5 Prestige. So fucking jealous. Then my car got hit and I've been like the rest of the day. The car is gorgeous. If I could only fit two dogs in one
You want jealous? Consider the kids here in Vancouver who are driving around 911 Turbos, Ferraris, Aston Martins...

Some of them, their day job? Working at Best Buy or Safeway.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:21 PM
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335 with some aftermarket options
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
You want jealous? Consider the kids here in Vancouver who are driving around 911 Turbos, Ferraris, Aston Martins...

Some of them, their day job? Working at Best Buy or Safeway.
where is worse? Vancouver or San gabriel Valley 626 Los Angeles?

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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
I highly doubt that, manufacturers and media still quote 0-60 as some notable figure.
Originally Posted by Costco
I don't think 0-60 is going anywhere. It's what most people remember, and are comfortable with.

That said.. just because the imperial system is ubiquitous doesn't mean it's good.
When you start comparing 0-60 times in, say the 2.5-3.5 second range, that number becomes more and more unreliable since plenty of other factors play a bigger role. For example, car that runs a 3.2 or a 3.3 one day, and a 3.5 another day is a bigger deal than the gap between a 6.5 and a 6.7 time.

And by soon I meant like 5-8ish years. JMO.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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feels like i am back in HS again...
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
When you start comparing 0-60 times in, say the 2.5-3.5 second range, that number becomes more and more unreliable since plenty of other factors play a bigger role. For example, car that runs a 3.2 or a 3.3 one day, and a 3.5 another day is a bigger deal than the gap between a 6.5 and a 6.7 time.

And by soon I meant like 5-8ish years. JMO.
I normally don't care about it either. I'm not concerned about acceleration while the case is moving to get around trucks and idiots
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
My buddy buddy got a 2014 S5 Prestige. So fucking jealous. Then my car got hit and I've been like the rest of the day. The car is gorgeous. If I could only fit two dogs in one




S5 is extremely sexy.

Just cram one dog in the front seat and one in the back.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1


S5 is extremely sexy.

Just cram one dog in the front seat and one in the back.
His car is insane. Beautiful. Has the carbon trim and just about every option. I was a little jealous but only in that I'd love to have that car. He deserves it. He's been through a lot, persevered, and is incredibly generous to his family that honestly are a bunch of fuckups. So him doing something nice for himself like this is not normal. I was happy for him that he finally treated himself to something really nice. He works his ass off.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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S5

I drove one for the first time a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
When you start comparing 0-60 times in, say the 2.5-3.5 second range, that number becomes more and more unreliable since plenty of other factors play a bigger role. For example, car that runs a 3.2 or a 3.3 one day, and a 3.5 another day is a bigger deal than the gap between a 6.5 and a 6.7 time.

And by soon I meant like 5-8ish years. JMO.
I think when manufacturer's show 0-60 time, they are only showing a "best". I think it's understood that the car is not always going to run that time. And let's face it when you are going this fast, nobody's going to be like well you said the car would do it in 2.9 sec but in reality it took 3.5 seconds.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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spotted again




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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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So damn sexy.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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After racing on a road course I unfortunately have very little interest in just driving a supercar on the street. It would undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience. One that you can brag to all your friends about. But I don't feel like you're getting the real thing
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:45 PM
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Makes me wanna waste $3,000 for 7hp after watching this video.

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Makes me wanna waste $3,000 for 7hp after watching this video.

BMW 335i (F30) with AkrapoviÄ Evolution exhaust system - YouTube
Dooooo it.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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Dooooo it.
never mind, this video just killed it for me. (from the recommended video after the F30)

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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WOW...

This might be the first domestic car i could see my Asian ass in.

How much????
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:28 PM
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The challanger hellcat is 59.9.. same ballpark I'm guessing. It has 12# of boost, 9.5 CR with all new forged internals including crank, rods and pistons. New heads to withstand the boost. It can be programmed down to 300 or 500 hp in case you want to let one of your dumb buddies drive it. It also has electronic cutouts, pzeros and the challenger has a front ram intake, not sure if it's fitted on the charger as well. It's a freaking beast of car. low 11's on pzeros, mid 10s on drags.

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:29 PM
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It was also built to run at the track all day long and stay in op temp, plus tip toe at 20 mpg. At WOT, this sucker can burn 1.5 gallons of petro in a minute though.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:34 PM
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We call that Smile Per Gallon.


Shit at $60k... that will be bargain of the century in terms of performance.

I hope it handles decent.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:34 PM
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looks like we got a superfan in the house.....
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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Love it.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
looks like we got a superfan in the house.....
you meant me?

I think it looks very aggressive and you can't argue with 707 HP supercharged V8 at $60k...

It may not handle well.... but the price and 707hp make up for everything.
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