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Originally Posted by oggle
On-road? The whole point of an SUV is for OFF-ROADING. Making an SUV handle well of on-roading is just as "useless" as giving it more horsepower for on-roading! Oh wait it's an "SAV"? Wtf is that? An sports car wannabe SUV? Talk about confused! Do you have some sort of autism where you can't see out of your own narrow field of vision?
So, why did you buy the G? You driving through mine fields in Iraq? If not why buy a "MILITARY" vehicle? Oh you mean, you just wanted to be "useless"?
Your arguments don't hold any water. You sound like whipping boy for some BMW marketing guy.
So, why did you buy the G? You driving through mine fields in Iraq? If not why buy a "MILITARY" vehicle? Oh you mean, you just wanted to be "useless"?
Your arguments don't hold any water. You sound like whipping boy for some BMW marketing guy.
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Originally Posted by reggid
The whole point of SUV is not offroading!!! To get to the offroad you need to drive on the road as well.....lol.
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I love it how you guys just feed of each other...and twisting my words around!
1. Yes, BMW M made the new M cars heavier...and more luxurious. It's a compromise. I REALIZE THAT EVERYTHING IS A COMPROMISE. However, the DEGREE of compromise is the main point here. Thus, i use "TRY" in my statements.
2. AMG does not include LSD because it's not part of their plan. For them, traction control is good enough. How much does LSD cost?? In the grand picture, it's pennies to MB/AMG. Look at other manufacturers, LSD option is usually under $500 (MSRP). Look at trucks, they come with LSD standard on most of them! It's a relatively cheap handling upgrade.
3. I never said that C55 AMG was a horrible car because of the lack of LSD. I am just defending the BMW M3 (which i owned) from the initial poster's boastings. Like it or not, LSD is an important detail of a sports car...and should be mentioned when M3 vs. C32/55 threads come up.
4. I believe that LSD IMPROVES launching from a stop, in addition to handling bonus.
5. When did i say that the M3 should be a F1 car?? Never did i say this. It is MORE of a sports car in MY EYES. C55 AMG is more of a daily driver. I will admit this...anyone would. The initial poster presented reasons for C55 over M3...i just presented the opposite...what's wrong with that?? And you did mention about OPEN MINDS on the forums, right??? Think of me as a "devil's advocate."![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
6. Again, when did i say that BMW was pure heritage???!!! I said that BMW TRIES HARDER to stay with it than AMG.
So, when did i flame or spin?? You guys are the one calling me names and twist my words around...geez.
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1. Yes, BMW M made the new M cars heavier...and more luxurious. It's a compromise. I REALIZE THAT EVERYTHING IS A COMPROMISE. However, the DEGREE of compromise is the main point here. Thus, i use "TRY" in my statements.
2. AMG does not include LSD because it's not part of their plan. For them, traction control is good enough. How much does LSD cost?? In the grand picture, it's pennies to MB/AMG. Look at other manufacturers, LSD option is usually under $500 (MSRP). Look at trucks, they come with LSD standard on most of them! It's a relatively cheap handling upgrade.
3. I never said that C55 AMG was a horrible car because of the lack of LSD. I am just defending the BMW M3 (which i owned) from the initial poster's boastings. Like it or not, LSD is an important detail of a sports car...and should be mentioned when M3 vs. C32/55 threads come up.
4. I believe that LSD IMPROVES launching from a stop, in addition to handling bonus.
5. When did i say that the M3 should be a F1 car?? Never did i say this. It is MORE of a sports car in MY EYES. C55 AMG is more of a daily driver. I will admit this...anyone would. The initial poster presented reasons for C55 over M3...i just presented the opposite...what's wrong with that?? And you did mention about OPEN MINDS on the forums, right??? Think of me as a "devil's advocate."
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6. Again, when did i say that BMW was pure heritage???!!! I said that BMW TRIES HARDER to stay with it than AMG.
So, when did i flame or spin?? You guys are the one calling me names and twist my words around...geez.
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Originally Posted by oggle
Thai, your arguments don't make any sense.
On-road? The whole point of an SUV is for OFF-ROADING. Making an SUV handle well of on-roading is just as "useless" as giving it more horsepower for on-roading! Oh wait it's an "SAV"? Wtf is that? An sports car wannabe SUV? Talk about confused! Do you have some sort of autism where you can't see out of your own narrow field of vision?
So, why did you buy the G? You driving through mine fields in Iraq? If not why buy a "MILITARY" vehicle? Oh you mean, you just wanted to be "useless"?
Your arguments don't hold any water. You sound like whipping boy for some BMW marketing guy.
On-road? The whole point of an SUV is for OFF-ROADING. Making an SUV handle well of on-roading is just as "useless" as giving it more horsepower for on-roading! Oh wait it's an "SAV"? Wtf is that? An sports car wannabe SUV? Talk about confused! Do you have some sort of autism where you can't see out of your own narrow field of vision?
So, why did you buy the G? You driving through mine fields in Iraq? If not why buy a "MILITARY" vehicle? Oh you mean, you just wanted to be "useless"?
Your arguments don't hold any water. You sound like whipping boy for some BMW marketing guy.
For me, SUV is a combination of ultility and capability...thus, it is DIFFERENT from a station wagon. Get it??
For example, i appreciate a Toyota 4runner, but not the Toyota Highlander. I appreciate the Lexus GX470, but not the RX330. I appreciate the MB G500, but not the ML500. Get it yet??
A SUV must have off-road capability built-into it. Whether one uses it or not is their business, but i don't see a point in these "SAVs" etc.. A station wagon carries more stuff, handles better, safer, etc..
Like i said above, the G500 is extremely capable. See my link above. I have used my G-wagen to go to places that are too rough for cars...seen sights that a car owner will never see. I bought it because i love it's CAPABILITY...and thus, has opened my eyes to new sights. Military construction just means icing on the cake...thicker steel panels and heavier duty gears so that my baby will last a long long time...thus, many more years of sightseeing and off-roading.
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Could i have just rented a Jeep Wrangler?? Yes, i could have...but where's the fun in that??!! I love to drive my own vehicle over a terrain...it's a personal reward. Just like when you guys take your C55 to the track.
Could i have gotten something less, like a 4runner?? Yeah, i could have. However, if you know Colorado trails, then you would know that having LOCKERS front and rear help tremendously. So, is my G-wagen useless?? I don't think so.
Any other question about my G??
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speaking of compromise, will AMG change their philosophy soon?
What I mean is that will AMG "lean" more towards performance and track than luxury?
The topic of LSD that Thai brought up is very interesting because it is getting very common these days, not only for pure track weapons such as the EVOs and STis, but also luxury sedans. I heard the next Legend will have a yaw-rate sensor inspired LSD.
I am sure electronic chasis and manual are/were on the cards for AMG but for various reasons, they hvn't been able to make their way into cars.
Don't forget that Benz insisted with 3 valves and no VVT was the way to go.
Marketing plays a big part in the car industry, AMG need to put in some new tricks.
If the C55 has a stick and tricky LSD, BMW would be crapping themselves
What I mean is that will AMG "lean" more towards performance and track than luxury?
The topic of LSD that Thai brought up is very interesting because it is getting very common these days, not only for pure track weapons such as the EVOs and STis, but also luxury sedans. I heard the next Legend will have a yaw-rate sensor inspired LSD.
I am sure electronic chasis and manual are/were on the cards for AMG but for various reasons, they hvn't been able to make their way into cars.
Don't forget that Benz insisted with 3 valves and no VVT was the way to go.
Marketing plays a big part in the car industry, AMG need to put in some new tricks.
If the C55 has a stick and tricky LSD, BMW would be crapping themselves
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Originally Posted by Jon200
If the C55 has a stick and tricky LSD, BMW would be crapping themselves ![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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Originally Posted by Thai
I love it how you guys just feed of each other...and twisting my words around!
1. Yes, BMW M made the new M cars heavier...and more luxurious. It's a compromise. I REALIZE THAT EVERYTHING IS A COMPROMISE. However, the DEGREE of compromise is the main point here. Thus, i use "TRY" in my statements.
![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
1. Yes, BMW M made the new M cars heavier...and more luxurious. It's a compromise. I REALIZE THAT EVERYTHING IS A COMPROMISE. However, the DEGREE of compromise is the main point here. Thus, i use "TRY" in my statements.
2. AMG does not include LSD because it's not part of their plan. For them, traction control is good enough. How much does LSD cost?? In the grand picture, it's pennies to MB/AMG. Look at other manufacturers, LSD option is usually under $500 (MSRP). Look at trucks, they come with LSD standard on most of them! It's a relatively cheap handling upgrade.
3. I never said that C55 AMG was a horrible car because of the lack of LSD. I am just defending the BMW M3 (which i owned) from the initial poster's boastings. Like it or not, LSD is an important detail of a sports car...and should be mentioned when M3 vs. C32/55 threads come up.
4. I believe that LSD IMPROVES launching from a stop, in addition to handling bonus.
5. When did i say that the M3 should be a F1 car?? Never did i say this. It is MORE of a sports car in MY EYES. C55 AMG is more of a daily driver. I will admit this...anyone would. The initial poster presented reasons for C55 over M3...i just presented the opposite...what's wrong with that?? And you did mention about OPEN MINDS on the forums, right??? Think of me as a "devil's advocate."
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6. Again, when did i say that BMW was pure heritage???!!! I said that BMW TRIES HARDER to stay with it than AMG.
So, when did i flame or spin?? You guys are the one calling me names and twist my words around...geez.
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I say it for the rest of the group, thanks taking time to clarify a few things.
Nevertheless , I was shocked and pleased to see number of responses to this thread grew for whatever reasons
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p.s. C55 and M3 are truly regarded as "sports cars" that are designed to be as practical as a normal car as wells as for occasional casual racing drivers. My wife once tried to get into the driver seat of the Lotus Elise, her feet could not even reach the fuel pedal because it is so deep; neither the Elise comes with an air condition system and the soft top is not automatic. I guess the Elise is a true sport cars and if that is what we wanted ; we would not be talking to each other here in MBWorld.
I say it for the rest of the group, thanks taking time to clarify a few things.
Nevertheless , I was shocked and pleased to see number of responses to this thread grew for whatever reasons
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p.s. C55 and M3 are truly regarded as "sports cars" that are designed to be as practical as a normal car as wells as for occasional casual racing drivers. My wife once tried to get into the driver seat of the Lotus Elise, her feet could not even reach the fuel pedal because it is so deep; neither the Elise comes with an air condition system and the soft top is not automatic. I guess the Elise is a true sport cars and if that is what we wanted ; we would not be talking to each other here in MBWorld.
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Neo,
Isn't the Lambo getting softer these days with better interior appointments, heavier, and adaptive suspension?? Isn't the new Porsche 911 getting softer too?? In your argument, every car should have carbon fiber seats, rock hard suspension, feather weight, etc.. What's wrong with my argument about the "degree" of compromise??? Everything is a compromise, even the Lambos, Porsches, and Ferraris. However, they compromise far less than a Toyota Camry in terms of performance and handling, right?? Thus, my point with C55 and M3.
Neoprufrok, you are too close minded to my argument. It's YOU that can't see the picture. All you see is black & white. Look in the mirror before posting and criticizing. Geez.
IMO, for a $60K sports car from a racing branch of MB, the lack of LSD is a significant lack of detail. Does the CTS-V have one over the normal CTS?? yes. BMW M3 has one over the regular 3-series. That's just part of the sports package these days...and should come with a car costing that much and with a racing heritage. Like a poster above, even the new Acura RL has a sophisticated LSD. And with so much power from AMG engines, i sincerely believe that LSD will improve AMG cars. Think about it...it's a great feature to have when you autocross or race someone at a stoplight (not that i support those things). Think how different it would feel than the traction control.
BTW, YOU said that LSD was only good at extreme handling...i disagree by saying that LSD does more than that.
If you don't believe me about the cost of LSD, then just check out any other car manufacturer's option list. It's not my opinion, it's fact. Remember, if LSD costs $400, then it's truly pennies to the manufacturer. You should know this considering what you claim your knowledge level is.
I do believe that AMG is faking it MORE than BMW M. If you are gonna argue this, then RE-read my first paragraph. Remember, it was a member of this forum who brought up heritage of AMG...NOT me. To help support my point, i gave the example of G55 AMG, which in my opinion, is a useless contraption.
What's there to argue about CNTLAW's five points?? They are true for his needs. I won't argue about his need to please his mother-in-law.
I agree with 4 doors vs. 2 doors practicality...who doesn't??
He listed points for C55 superiority...thus, becoming a C55 vs. M3 thread (damn it, just look at the title!)...and i listed ONE of BMW M3 superiority. Is that wrong on this forum?? It looks like you guys get your panties all twisted if anyone criticizes your car. And you say that I am close-minded??!!
I never thought that i had to repeat myself this many times...rather simple arguments i thought. You guys prove me wrong.
Isn't the Lambo getting softer these days with better interior appointments, heavier, and adaptive suspension?? Isn't the new Porsche 911 getting softer too?? In your argument, every car should have carbon fiber seats, rock hard suspension, feather weight, etc.. What's wrong with my argument about the "degree" of compromise??? Everything is a compromise, even the Lambos, Porsches, and Ferraris. However, they compromise far less than a Toyota Camry in terms of performance and handling, right?? Thus, my point with C55 and M3.
Neoprufrok, you are too close minded to my argument. It's YOU that can't see the picture. All you see is black & white. Look in the mirror before posting and criticizing. Geez.
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IMO, for a $60K sports car from a racing branch of MB, the lack of LSD is a significant lack of detail. Does the CTS-V have one over the normal CTS?? yes. BMW M3 has one over the regular 3-series. That's just part of the sports package these days...and should come with a car costing that much and with a racing heritage. Like a poster above, even the new Acura RL has a sophisticated LSD. And with so much power from AMG engines, i sincerely believe that LSD will improve AMG cars. Think about it...it's a great feature to have when you autocross or race someone at a stoplight (not that i support those things). Think how different it would feel than the traction control.
BTW, YOU said that LSD was only good at extreme handling...i disagree by saying that LSD does more than that.
If you don't believe me about the cost of LSD, then just check out any other car manufacturer's option list. It's not my opinion, it's fact. Remember, if LSD costs $400, then it's truly pennies to the manufacturer. You should know this considering what you claim your knowledge level is.
I do believe that AMG is faking it MORE than BMW M. If you are gonna argue this, then RE-read my first paragraph. Remember, it was a member of this forum who brought up heritage of AMG...NOT me. To help support my point, i gave the example of G55 AMG, which in my opinion, is a useless contraption.
What's there to argue about CNTLAW's five points?? They are true for his needs. I won't argue about his need to please his mother-in-law.
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He listed points for C55 superiority...thus, becoming a C55 vs. M3 thread (damn it, just look at the title!)...and i listed ONE of BMW M3 superiority. Is that wrong on this forum?? It looks like you guys get your panties all twisted if anyone criticizes your car. And you say that I am close-minded??!!
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I never thought that i had to repeat myself this many times...rather simple arguments i thought. You guys prove me wrong.
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If you don't believe me about the cost of LSD, then just check out any other car manufacturer's option list. It's not my opinion, it's fact. Remember, if LSD costs $400, then it's truly pennies to the manufacturer.
The EVOs had this sort of technology way back in 1997.
btw Thai, what exactly did the M-differential do in ur M3? Did it split torque between left and right wheels?
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Originally Posted by Thai
Neo
Neoprufrok, you are too close minded to my argument. It's YOU that can't see the picture. All you see is black & white. Look in the mirror before posting and criticizing. Geez.
I never thought that i had to repeat myself this many times...rather simple arguments i thought. You guys prove me wrong.
Neoprufrok, you are too close minded to my argument. It's YOU that can't see the picture. All you see is black & white. Look in the mirror before posting and criticizing. Geez.
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I never thought that i had to repeat myself this many times...rather simple arguments i thought. You guys prove me wrong.
I really don't need to look in the mirror. I'm confident in my qualifications as a person and a car enthusiast. If you feel that its necessary to make personal remarks and rather crude criticism - I don't feel its necessary to engage in conversation anymore. Frankly, I'm too busy to care about what you have to say on this matter.
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Originally Posted by Jon200
I see where ur coming from, the simple mechanical LSDs found in older cars are not expensive. BUT, LSDs are becoming common and simply putting a LSD will surely improve handling but for the sake of marketing, it should be linked to other electronics like the ones found in EVOs AYC.
The EVOs had this sort of technology way back in 1997.
btw Thai, what exactly did the M-differential do in ur M3? Did it split torque between left and right wheels?
The EVOs had this sort of technology way back in 1997.
btw Thai, what exactly did the M-differential do in ur M3? Did it split torque between left and right wheels?
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Originally Posted by neoprufrok
If you want to continue this argument further, I'd suggest giving me a ring via my PM. I don't think that we've benefitted the community in any way by posting our differences on the internet.
I really don't need to look in the mirror. I'm confident in my qualifications as a person and a car enthusiast. If you feel that its necessary to make personal remarks and rather crude criticism - I don't feel its necessary to engage in conversation anymore. Frankly, I'm too busy to care about what you have to say on this matter.
I really don't need to look in the mirror. I'm confident in my qualifications as a person and a car enthusiast. If you feel that its necessary to make personal remarks and rather crude criticism - I don't feel its necessary to engage in conversation anymore. Frankly, I'm too busy to care about what you have to say on this matter.
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Originally Posted by MrAMG
As the saying goes..."you can't argue with idiots, they'll just drag you down with nonsense."
BTW, you should not call these members on this forum, "idiots." That's just not nice.
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Personally, given the choice...
...I'd rather have a car with an all-aluminum 5.5L V8 with 390 lb-ft of torque and no LSD than a car with a cast iron 3.6L I6 with only 262 lb-ft of torque and LSD. It's nice to actually feel something happening below 4,000 rpm. It's also nice to know that the manufacturer of my car took the time to perform adequate QA and ensure that production samples weren't blowing engines left and right.
So, while it would definitely be nice and avantageous to have an LSD, given the choice, I think I can happily live without it, or get one installed if I feel inclined; it is a helluvalot less expensive to install an LSD than to install a V8, after all. And given the alternative, well...there are worse things than no LSD...
So, while it would definitely be nice and avantageous to have an LSD, given the choice, I think I can happily live without it, or get one installed if I feel inclined; it is a helluvalot less expensive to install an LSD than to install a V8, after all. And given the alternative, well...there are worse things than no LSD...
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...I'd rather have a car with an all-aluminum 5.5L V8 with 390 lb-ft of torque and no LSD than a car with a cast iron 3.6L I6 with only 262 lb-ft of torque and LSD. .
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ease it up guys, IMHO at least this is a balanced argument
unlike some other trolls who come in here and post AMG killing stories and claim their cars have the biggest *****
unlike some other trolls who come in here and post AMG killing stories and claim their cars have the biggest *****
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
V8+367hp+52kgm RULES !!
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And remind me also...doesn't the C32 supercharger have some issues also??
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Originally Posted by Thai
Remind me...what's all that power when C32/55 is no faster than M3's puny engine??!! ![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
And remind me also...doesn't the C32 supercharger have some issues also??![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
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And remind me also...doesn't the C32 supercharger have some issues also??
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the a few of the AMG superchargers suffer from a "chirp", which i have yet to experience.
doesnt the S54 have a reputation of blowing up?
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Originally Posted by IdriveFast
who says the C32/C55 arent faster than the M3??!
the a few of the AMG superchargers suffer from a "chirp", which i have yet to experience.
doesnt the S54 have a reputation of blowing up?
the a few of the AMG superchargers suffer from a "chirp", which i have yet to experience.
doesnt the S54 have a reputation of blowing up?
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I think that it's more than just a "chirp." You better do a search on this forum.
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Originally Posted by neoprufrok
You're wrong about the supply and demand part. While its true that there is a higher demand for M3's and S4's, there is still a high demand for AMG's. Here where I live people were still paying MSRP or higher for the AMG versions of certain cars. The problem lies inthe fact that the AMG factory can only put out so many engines at a time, as each one is handbuilt by one technician. MBZ also chooses to keep these cars more exclusive for a reason - its partly why we pay a slight premium for it. You may think its easy to ramp up production, but its not at all. And furthermore, you don't htink the demand for Ferrari's and Lamborghini's aren't high? They are, but they will not compromise the namebrand by building tons of them. They make more of a profit by keeping the car exclusive, than whoring it out like the S4 and M3 - and I see so many of them it makes me sick.
About the LSD - AMG cars can be used on the track, but its not necessarily for that purpose. I track my A4 - but I know that I can't beat other cars on the track - but at the end of the day, my car is more comfortable to get back and forth between the track and my home than an EVO is. If you wanted a dedicated track car - get one. And M3's get eaten alive on teh track LSD or not by Evo's, STi's, Vette's, Porsche's... etc.
I've had many cars with LSD's, and none of them have impressed me that much in aggressive street driving situations. At the track, this may be an issue - but come on, how many people track a 4 door sedan designed for luxury first with the side benefit of taking out 97.5% of cars on the street? I'm not sure how you think that you're driving at 10/10ths on the street - that' ssimply dangerous and if you have tracked and autocrossed you know that you never come close to that on teh street. Street driving is 9/10ths at best and thats where the AMG cars are geared to.
Simply put, you have a choice. If you don't like the fact that AMG doesn't try to fake a "track" persona, don't by one. By another car that has an LSD. Me, I'll be enjoying are upcoming C55 without LSD and feel comfortable with the fact that I have a kick *** car - and I can take my heavily modded A4 out to Thunderhill, Sears Point, and Laguna for 10/10ths driving thrillls.
About the LSD - AMG cars can be used on the track, but its not necessarily for that purpose. I track my A4 - but I know that I can't beat other cars on the track - but at the end of the day, my car is more comfortable to get back and forth between the track and my home than an EVO is. If you wanted a dedicated track car - get one. And M3's get eaten alive on teh track LSD or not by Evo's, STi's, Vette's, Porsche's... etc.
I've had many cars with LSD's, and none of them have impressed me that much in aggressive street driving situations. At the track, this may be an issue - but come on, how many people track a 4 door sedan designed for luxury first with the side benefit of taking out 97.5% of cars on the street? I'm not sure how you think that you're driving at 10/10ths on the street - that' ssimply dangerous and if you have tracked and autocrossed you know that you never come close to that on teh street. Street driving is 9/10ths at best and thats where the AMG cars are geared to.
Simply put, you have a choice. If you don't like the fact that AMG doesn't try to fake a "track" persona, don't by one. By another car that has an LSD. Me, I'll be enjoying are upcoming C55 without LSD and feel comfortable with the fact that I have a kick *** car - and I can take my heavily modded A4 out to Thunderhill, Sears Point, and Laguna for 10/10ths driving thrillls.
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Smoking too much thai weed again, I see...
Originally Posted by Thai
Remind me...what's all that power when C32/55 is no faster than M3's puny engine??!! ![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
No faster?? Well, since you wimped out and never took me up on my challenge to come up here and run me in your little sewing machine before you sold it, I guess you wouldn't know on that one, would you? But the guy I pulled three times in a row from 80-140 last week knew it. Three lengths every time.
These M3 and M5 owners knew it, too:
E46 M3 owner vs. his Dad's CLK55: four races, four wins for CLK55
E46 M3 owner: two races, two wins for CLK55
E46 M3 owner: multiple races, M5 vs. M3 vs. CLK55; CLK55 wins all
CLK55 owner vs M3: two races, one win for CLK55, one tie, both on video
CLK55 owner vs his brother's M5: multiple runs, dead even (M5s are faster than M3s)
M5 owner who switched to CLK55 reports CLK55 is just as quick
M3 owner reports runs with W210 E55: dead even race
(note that W210 E55 is about 300 pounds heavier than W208 CLK55, with same HP and gearing, so from a roll CLK should be quicker, i.e., based upon these results it would pull M3)
add another E46 M3 owner to the list:
add still another E46 M3 owner to the list:
And here are four more for you:
Motorweek's test of CLK55 AMG: 13.4@107
Motorweek's test of E46 M3: 13.5@107
Edmunds's test of CLK55 AMG: 13.48@106.3
Edmunds's test of M3: 13.5@105
Finally, a few C32 stories:
C32 vs M3: guess who won?
Another C32 vs Another M3: guess who won?
Not faster?? BMW owners disagree with you. And how many CLK55's/C55's did you run in your M3? My guess would be a big, fat zero on that one.
Originally Posted by Thai
And remind me also...doesn't the C32 supercharger have some issues also?? ![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
Finally, if the M3 is the be-all, end-all car you seem to think it is (particularly given the endless hours you spend here trolling about it), then why did you sell yours?? Or did you ever have one? You sure weren't in any hurry to come up here and put your money where your mouth was, that's for sure.
Last edited by Improviz; 11-13-2004 at 01:24 AM.