C320 vs ML500
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I see you are a fan of Top Gear as well.
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Top Gear RULES !!! I too was surprised about the Zonda beating out the Bugatti in their tests.
So...anyone want a VW Polo Diesel, after watching the episode where they had to drive from Switzerland to Blackpool with 1 tank of gas? Or would you prefer the Jag?
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So...anyone want a VW Polo Diesel, after watching the episode where they had to drive from Switzerland to Blackpool with 1 tank of gas? Or would you prefer the Jag?
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I know what I'm talking about, with my intake/exhaust/pulley/chipping it OBVIOUSLY was faster.
but I'm 100% sure he can take the ML from start up until 70/80 then the ML will pull away
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Also the 230K and 320 there is not much of a difference. So STI JL might be right that his 230K was faster because with those numbers it's all up on how the car performs and how well it grips.
230K 0-60 7.5
320 0-60 7.3
That's pretty weak for the 320 now I see why people get the 230K instead. With a pulley upgrade it'll for sure pull away from the 320.
230K 0-60 7.5
320 0-60 7.3
That's pretty weak for the 320 now I see why people get the 230K instead. With a pulley upgrade it'll for sure pull away from the 320.
Stop talking about it and race already.
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I was wondering if maybe they set it to go to zero with there still being some fuel in the tank, just in case a situation occurs exactly like the one they were in?
You won't see me testing that in my truck though, although ive run the fuel mile range to about 10 miles once
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This is an interesting arguement. Only one way to find out. Tape it. 
Actually the credit for that goes to Ryanr317.
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I know!
I was wondering if maybe they set it to go to zero with there still being some fuel in the tank, just in case a situation occurs exactly like the one they were in?
You won't see me testing that in my truck though, although ive run the fuel mile range to about 10 miles once
I was wondering if maybe they set it to go to zero with there still being some fuel in the tank, just in case a situation occurs exactly like the one they were in?
You won't see me testing that in my truck though, although ive run the fuel mile range to about 10 miles once
Suffice to say that I was really sweating bullets and driving like an already-partially cracked egg was between my foot and the gas pedal. Not only because of the fuel issue, but also that it was waaaay late at night and extremely cold, conditions which wouldn't have lent itself to being favorable to have to walk XXX miles to fetch some gas. But I did make it. I filled up the tank completely, and MAN was it low. I'd have to go back thru my receipts to see how much it actually filled the tank versus how much the tank holds according to the owner's manual. But that was a nail biter. Not sure if I'll do that again anytime, unless I have a container with a couple of gallons in the back.
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Results are in:
One pull from 40mph, we weren't exactly mirror to mirror, I was a little bit back...maybe like 1/4 length. At around 70 mph, I get mirror to mirror. 100mph, I start pulling away. 120mph, I'm ahead 1.5 car lengths and I shut it down.
C320 Win!
One pull from 40mph, we weren't exactly mirror to mirror, I was a little bit back...maybe like 1/4 length. At around 70 mph, I get mirror to mirror. 100mph, I start pulling away. 120mph, I'm ahead 1.5 car lengths and I shut it down.
C320 Win!
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People really need to start reading more carefully. My point was two cars same horsepower one supercharged on non supercharged the non supercharged car would win because naturally aspirated cars are quicker.
Anyway anyone wanna make a bet? Why don't you guys put your money where your mouth is. 20 Bucks says the ML is going to lose.
It's easy to talk on a forum.
Hey kid, here is what you do. Just lower the PSI a little, turn off traction and go for it.
20 Bucks says the kid is going to win the ML.
Payment will be sent via PayPal.
Anyone up for the bet?????
Anyway anyone wanna make a bet? Why don't you guys put your money where your mouth is. 20 Bucks says the ML is going to lose.
It's easy to talk on a forum.
Hey kid, here is what you do. Just lower the PSI a little, turn off traction and go for it.
20 Bucks says the kid is going to win the ML.
Payment will be sent via PayPal.
Anyone up for the bet?????
Good Job man.
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if you went from 0mph, it would have been better for you i guess...
