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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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er. 2 superfans. you and Majofo. I don't know why I am pointing this out. hehe
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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I don't know about handling. It's two tons but with pzeros and bilstein 3 way adjustable suspension and traction control (race, sport, street), it must be able to handle.

Here's Jays Garage with the Challenger Hellcat. He lays rubber going 45 / 50 mph.

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 02:25 PM
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oh shit hadn't seen that video. :thanks:
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 03:07 PM
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that's fucking awesome! The gauges are really cool, I love that manufacturers are implementing things like that now.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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ain't nobody got time to be looking at gauges..
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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i am afraid i will get into a lot of trouble with 700hp considering i am already driving like a jackass with 300hp.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
i am afraid i will get into a lot of trouble with 700hp considering i am already driving like a jackass with 300hp.
Sounds like fun to me!
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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first thing i will do is to get some 305 tires for the rear, i will feel safer.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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Hell.. you might as well put those 275's up front while you're at it.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Hell.. you might as well put those 275's up front while you're at it.
That is exactly what i will do. Maybe even 295 in the front. with that much power and torque, i will feel the car will snap at any sec.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Hell.. you might as well put those 275's up front while you're at it.
Originally Posted by oonowindoo
That is exactly what i will do. Maybe even 295 in the front. with that much power and torque, i will feel the car will snap at any sec.
The E60 M5, with 500hp, came with 255 up front and 285 in the rear so those measurements don't sound too far off, actually.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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screw it, just put DRs on.. f the transmission.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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With 650 lb/ft of torque there's a point where extra tire width will only result in diminishing returns. The tire compound and traction control system are very important.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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Are you fucking high Costco.. what width on a street tire would result in diminishing returns in the 700/700 club? 600mm?
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 06:06 PM
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haha


We are talking about 700/700 lb of Supercharged torque, Not NA torque at 6000 RPM.

not putting 305 on a 200hp civic.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Are you fucking high Costco..
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
With 650 lb/ft of torque there's a point where extra tire width will only result in diminishing returns. The tire compound and traction control system are very important.
Well then i guess cars like the LaFerrari with 345s, the zo6 with 335s all could do better with smaller tires then???
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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Also regarding tires, there's a point where if the tire is TOO wide, and say an owner puts slicks on it, you'll start breaking stuff on the drivetrain such as the driveshaft or axles or other rotational parts such as that, due to too much traction. And I think it's safe to say Dodge didn't want to equip the car with the potential for that to happen, off the showroom floor. If the owner chooses to get wider wheels and tires, well any damage done after that no longer rests on Dodge.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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i am very curious about the 11.0 1/4 time with those "skinny" 275 in the rear.


Wouldn't they be just doing burnout for the first 1/8 mile on the track?
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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I'd guess the traction control is doing a very good job.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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I'd guess the traction control is doing a very good job.
so that means, with better tires and TC off, it could be in the mid 10s.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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ok 295F/335R it is then =)
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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^ Gonna have to get into the habit of bringing axles to the track.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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I'd take this over a P1.

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:35 PM
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Is that O'Hare?
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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*in high pitched voice* I'd take this over the 918.

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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*in even higher pitched voice* I'll take the Poopdick over the Zonda.

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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^damn that pic.... where is that!
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 03:32 AM
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Pacific Grove earlier today

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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:56 AM
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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Damn Chrysler, you are stepping up your game, aren't you?

The Charger SRT Hellcat looks phenomenal. Wow.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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^damn that pic.... where is that!
Looks like Monaco.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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When does the M235i go on sale? The only 2-series I see locally are 228i models.

$41k for a M-Sport 228i with a pretty good amount of kit isn't bad at all. It's comparable to what Audi would probably charge for an A3 Sportback S-Line.

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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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like 4 months ago?
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 11:40 AM
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like 4 months ago?
I guess they can't keep them on the lots
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I guess they can't keep them on the lots
Actually, that's pretty true. I've seen a couple of M235i's on the road, but I understand that they are really in demand and the dealers can't keep them on the lots.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Actually, that's pretty true. I've seen a couple of M235i's on the road, but I understand that they are really in demand and the dealers can't keep them on the lots.
Saw one in Burnaby, BC earlier this week. Looks fantastic. And of course, it was white.
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