The Official Car Talk Video Thread
04-18-2012, 11:22 AM
#1841
Senior Moderator
precisely why I love MT.
When you stab the clutch, pull the lever, and hit the gas, you get what you want, when you want it. The predictable sequence of events gives you confidence, unlike the annoying electronic delay as the SMG thinks to itself and then makes its move. Surprisingly, the six-speed's clutch action is as light as you'll find in a BMW 3-series, despite the burden of coping with the M5's fire-breathing, 500-hp, 5.0-liter V-10. And the action of the ZF-built six-speed's long-throw shift linkage is equally light, although the gear engagement is notchy in that characteristic BMW way. In giving us the six-speed manual, however, BMW took away the ability to fully disable the stability control system. Many enthusiasts will find that unacceptable, and there will be no Ford Shelby GT500-style smoky burnouts at stoplights.
The M5 is a fearfully intimidating machine, and we've found that the SMG transmission (eleven shift modes and all) makes you feel like a victim of speed, not its master. With the six-speed, you become more confident that you can sort out this basterd, even if the stopwatch ticks away while you do.
Herr Richter, a sport sedan might be about speed, but it's also about command and control.
The M5 is a fearfully intimidating machine, and we've found that the SMG transmission (eleven shift modes and all) makes you feel like a victim of speed, not its master. With the six-speed, you become more confident that you can sort out this basterd, even if the stopwatch ticks away while you do.
Herr Richter, a sport sedan might be about speed, but it's also about command and control.
04-18-2012, 11:26 AM
#1842
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
F10 is slower than E60 M5 as well. 
Why couldn't they just fix the hydraulics and pumps of the E60 then pair it with the DCT.
Why couldn't they just fix the hydraulics and pumps of the E60 then pair it with the DCT.
04-18-2012, 11:31 AM
#1843
Senior Moderator
^^^ 
so far I've seen a best of 11.9 @ 120 for the F10 (and I haven't been looking). The average is around 12.5 @ 115-116 for the E60.
oh yeah,
didn't know there was a Rapide GT!
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Ferrari F430GT2
Porsche 996 GT3 RSR
Lexus LFA GT3
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR LM
BMW M3 E92 GTR
Audi R8 V10 Le Mans Series
Aston Martin Rapide GT
Toyota Celica APEXi
Nissan 350z NISMO (GT Accademy)
Dodge Viper GTSR
so far I've seen a best of 11.9 @ 120 for the F10 (and I haven't been looking). The average is around 12.5 @ 115-116 for the E60.oh yeah,
didn't know there was a Rapide GT!
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Ferrari F430GT2
Porsche 996 GT3 RSR
Lexus LFA GT3
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR LM
BMW M3 E92 GTR
Audi R8 V10 Le Mans Series
Aston Martin Rapide GT
Toyota Celica APEXi
Nissan 350z NISMO (GT Accademy)
Dodge Viper GTSR
04-18-2012, 11:34 AM
#1844
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
BMW should have taken notes from Nissan.
04-18-2012, 11:37 AM
#1845
Q('.')=O
iTrader: (1)
MotoGP racing, I don't even watch that stuff but this was awesome to watch.
http://www.break.com/index/the-great...l-time-2319171
http://www.break.com/index/the-great...l-time-2319171
04-18-2012, 11:39 AM
#1846
Moderator
ETA: This.
04-18-2012, 11:42 AM
#1847
Senior Moderator
btw 115-116 traps is PLENTY fast for ANY car.
04-18-2012, 12:43 PM
#1848
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Autocar reports the F10 0-60 @ 4.4s
04-18-2012, 12:47 PM
#1849
Senior Moderator
4.4 seconds is a number supplied by BMW.
04-18-2012, 12:48 PM
#1850
Moderator
MotorTrend reports 3.7: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...3_bmw_m5_test/
04-18-2012, 12:55 PM
#1851
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I see C&D got it to 60 in 3.7.
I think MotorTrend attempts to match or best C&D which they rarely do. I don't foresee average Joe getting 3.7. Glad to hear it performs better than the E60. Freaking 92k?!, I'll wait a couple years when it's 40k.
Anyone think the next M3 will be FI and DCT?
I think MotorTrend attempts to match or best C&D which they rarely do. I don't foresee average Joe getting 3.7. Glad to hear it performs better than the E60. Freaking 92k?!, I'll wait a couple years when it's 40k.
Anyone think the next M3 will be FI and DCT?
04-18-2012, 12:56 PM
#1852
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I also wonder how many M fans they may lose over this.
04-18-2012, 12:59 PM
#1853
Senior Moderator
I do think the average Joe can get 3.7 - it's not like you have to shift!! just floor the pedal. 
04-18-2012, 12:59 PM
#1854
Senior Moderator
04-18-2012, 01:01 PM
#1855
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Anyways.. fuck the 599 is a beast!
04-18-2012, 01:02 PM
#1856
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
04-18-2012, 01:05 PM
#1857
Moderator
I see C&D got it to 60 in 3.7.
I think MotorTrend attempts to match or best C&D which they rarely do. I don't foresee average Joe getting 3.7. Glad to hear it performs better than the E60. Freaking 92k?!, I'll wait a couple years when it's 40k.
Anyone think the next M3 will be FI and DCT?
I think MotorTrend attempts to match or best C&D which they rarely do. I don't foresee average Joe getting 3.7. Glad to hear it performs better than the E60. Freaking 92k?!, I'll wait a couple years when it's 40k.
Anyone think the next M3 will be FI and DCT?
There's been a bit of a ruckus, but I think most enthusiasts recognize the trend for CAFE purposes, and that it isn't going away. The fact that the F10 has 500ft/lb of "tourques" probably helps as well.
Launch Control FTW!!!!
04-18-2012, 01:08 PM
#1858
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Launch control = 3.7s, shit.
CAFE
tri-turbo?!?!.. seems like overkill. I think two sequential turbos is more than enough. I'd do a big ass hairdryer synced with a puny one.
CAFE
tri-turbo?!?!.. seems like overkill. I think two sequential turbos is more than enough. I'd do a big ass hairdryer synced with a puny one.
04-18-2012, 01:10 PM
#1859
Senior Moderator
Launch control!
and yeah tri turbo crazy! Im not a big fan of the idea. It's gonna go out of style. It doesn't have the potential to be timeless. but I would guess it'll get great gas mileage eh.
and yeah tri turbo crazy! Im not a big fan of the idea. It's gonna go out of style. It doesn't have the potential to be timeless. but I would guess it'll get great gas mileage eh.
04-18-2012, 02:36 PM
#1860
Suzuka Master
It is going to be FI, but they will still offer a manual version.
edit: lol didn't see ttribe already answered it lol.
I think they already debunked the triturbo setup. But there is suppose to be something different about the engine.Ohh I think they said it will be a V6 and not an inline also. I dunno these area all rumors right now. BMW may be testing all of the different set ups mentioned.
edit: lol didn't see ttribe already answered it lol.
I think they already debunked the triturbo setup. But there is suppose to be something different about the engine.Ohh I think they said it will be a V6 and not an inline also. I dunno these area all rumors right now. BMW may be testing all of the different set ups mentioned.
Last edited by speedemon90; 04-18-2012 at 02:39 PM.
04-18-2012, 03:00 PM
#1861
Senior Moderator
M car with V6 = 
/hatersgonnahate
/hatersgonnahate
04-18-2012, 03:18 PM
#1862
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
04-18-2012, 03:39 PM
#1863
Moderator
Don't fret; it could still be the inline 6: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=670364
(although the latest edition of Roundel is suggesting a V6 to save space)
(although the latest edition of Roundel is suggesting a V6 to save space)
04-18-2012, 03:51 PM
#1864
Senior Moderator
04-18-2012, 05:14 PM
#1865
Senior Moderator
my respect for the F10 M5 has just gone up drastically, I didn't know until just now that BMW also developed a 6MT specifically for the F10 M5 (as opposed to dumping the E39's into the E60's) and has the 6MT available as a no-cost option.
04-18-2012, 05:15 PM
#1866
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
But does it make an S?
04-18-2012, 05:24 PM
#1867
Senior Moderator
04-18-2012, 05:31 PM
#1868
If I'm buying a car with any hint of sporting intentions, it's gotta be a manual. I doubt that would change even if I were filthy rich knowing that upper echelon cars are nearly exclusively non-manual.
Hell I plan to buy a little beater pick-up truck.... gotta be stick too.
Hell I plan to buy a little beater pick-up truck.... gotta be stick too.
04-18-2012, 09:50 PM
#1869
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
04-18-2012, 10:00 PM
#1870
Senior Moderator
04-18-2012, 11:44 PM
#1871
Senior Moderator
one of my favorite videos. Derek Bell running a 6:11 lap at the Ring in a 956, with narration.
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04-19-2012, 11:42 AM
#1872
Senior Moderator
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04-19-2012, 11:46 AM
#1873
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
what an ass.. also, this is car video thread.
old, but relevant.
old, but relevant.
04-19-2012, 12:38 PM
#1874
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I saw this as related: 
@ comments: Insane drift, 15,000 pts!
Skip to 0:46 for the action.
@ comments: Insane drift, 15,000 pts!Skip to 0:46 for the action.
04-19-2012, 12:43 PM
#1875
Whats up with RDX owners?
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The motorcyclist is an asshole. So are the guys in the Audi and Bimmer.
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04-19-2012, 12:54 PM
#1876
Senior Moderator
wow @ that save in the Audi and at the music playing
at the music playing
04-19-2012, 01:02 PM
#1877
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
what happened to that Audi driver?!
04-19-2012, 04:51 PM
#1879
Senior Moderator
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/19/1...unded-w-video/
185-mph Vancouver joyrider's motorcycle impounded [w/video]
By Jonathon Ramsey RSS feed
Posted Apr 19th 2012 5:28PM
We're losing track of how many top gunners post high-speed-run videos on public roads on YouTube and then get busted. Police take that tomfoolery personally, and you'd think they put the entire department on the case judging by how quickly the perps get caught.
Latest on the list is a Canadian motorcyclist who took his Yamaha on the Trans-Canada Highway and ran it to about 300 kph. CBC News now reports that the unidentified rider in question is 25 years old, unlicensed, riding an uninsured Yamaha R1 registered in his mother's name. Then there's the small matter of his 25 previous infractions.
Police wasted no time tracking down YouTube poster "Joe Blow," but he's been uncooperative up to now. We have no idea why he wasn't in jail already after 25 violations, but we're guessing his Internet handle will soon be changed to "Three Hots and a Cot." Scroll down to refresh your memory with a video demonstration of his stupidity.
By Jonathon Ramsey RSS feed
Posted Apr 19th 2012 5:28PM
We're losing track of how many top gunners post high-speed-run videos on public roads on YouTube and then get busted. Police take that tomfoolery personally, and you'd think they put the entire department on the case judging by how quickly the perps get caught.
Latest on the list is a Canadian motorcyclist who took his Yamaha on the Trans-Canada Highway and ran it to about 300 kph. CBC News now reports that the unidentified rider in question is 25 years old, unlicensed, riding an uninsured Yamaha R1 registered in his mother's name. Then there's the small matter of his 25 previous infractions.
Police wasted no time tracking down YouTube poster "Joe Blow," but he's been uncooperative up to now. We have no idea why he wasn't in jail already after 25 violations, but we're guessing his Internet handle will soon be changed to "Three Hots and a Cot." Scroll down to refresh your memory with a video demonstration of his stupidity.
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04-19-2012, 05:14 PM
#1880
Moderator
Those guys in the Moscow freeway video are I-D-I-O-T-S-!