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Old 03-15-24, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
I agree with you. So does your Sequoia and your A8 W12 have a Torsen centre diff or not?
The sequoia does but if you lose traction on any single wheel all power flows there.

Look up racing videos with STIs, EVOs, A4/6s etc and look at what happens when they snap ONE axle out of their four. Cars can't move at all even with the torson center because of how a diff works.

That's why the have lock modes on off-road variants. Think of it this what instead.....why on earth would they ever offer a locked 50:50 mode on these cars when the torson van normally vary 30:70 depending on traction? If your theory was correct then a lock would DECREASE wheel torque to the end that does still have traction since 70% is greater than locked 50%

Think about that and realize what I have been trying to tell you the whole time.


Once again my W12 has a crown diff. Not a torson.
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Old 03-15-24, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
you are boring me with EV talk Steve lol. V8 engines are so much more cool. I think the V8 is the right thing for you. But I would still think you should consider keeping your Mercedes. (And to make sure you do every single maintenance item) lol
LOL, that i7 is perfect for me.

Im going to keep it for a while but not forever. Another year or so max.
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Old 03-15-24, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
LOL, that i7 is perfect for me.

Im going to keep it for a while but not forever. Another year or so max.
I don’t think the new 7 series has a better interior design than your version.
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Old 03-15-24, 07:57 PM
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It’s just that nothing lasts forever, if I keep it until November of 2025 it will have 75k miles on it, I will be ready for something different. I’m kinda ready for something different now there just isn’t anything that screams to me I have to have it. I like the 7 a lot I’m just not sure I like it better than what I have yet.
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Old 03-15-24, 07:57 PM
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we saw this today. A proper body on frame. And a proper V8.

I will say, it was absolutely majestic to see this thing roll into a parking lot
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Old 03-16-24, 10:28 AM
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So this is the spec 760 I would get. Carbon Black (which is like a really dark metallic blue). Only difference is I would get the executive package to get the crystal headlights







This interior:

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That is beautiful, my favorite flagship sedan at the moment.
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Old 03-16-24, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
So this is the spec 760 I would get. Carbon Black (which is like a really dark metallic blue). Only difference is I would get the executive package to get the crystal headlights







This interior:

Not bad. Front is ok still. Not as ugly as that video. They look better in person. I like the seats that have some contrast
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Also let me add that pulling over on an interstate is (obviously) dangerous... I got my *** right out of the car and off the asphalt into the grass when I realized there was nothing I could do and just had to wait. I've seen so many wrecks where pulled over vehicles get hit.
I agree with you here. I always tell my wife the same thing. If you are stranded on the shoulder, get yourself and the kids out and get over the guard rail/into the grass far away as quickly as you can. I’ve known of people getting hit and killed before being on the side of the road.
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That interior/exterior combination looks great. It has just the right amount of trim brightwork too.
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That interior/exterior combination looks great. It has just the right amount of trim brightwork too.
Agreed. I almost got carbon black in my X7 but I like that color with the Tartufo interior (saddle brownish color). The carbon black hides some of the funky lines on the front bumper.
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I have a classic today
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Good choice, Striker! I always liked those being an old Pontiac guy, but found that the front legroom is lacking for me.
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Originally Posted by Striker223


I have a classic today
And, in cherry condition!

I want it nowwwww, keys please.
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Originally Posted by TriC
Good choice, Striker! I always liked those being an old Pontiac guy, but found that the front legroom is lacking for me.
Its already tight for me with the seat all the way back, I can only imagine for you lol!

This particular car is very nice and low mile, it was the most pleasurable experience I've had to date working on a GM. Nothing at all fought me.

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