One BEAST of a 740iL
10-14-04, 10:18 PM
#16
Originally posted by O. L. T.
it's the TQ that will get you. Those German engines aren't playing. Look at the M3, only 300-340hp and stomps more than you ever thought it would, strait N/A motor.
it's the TQ that will get you. Those German engines aren't playing. Look at the M3, only 300-340hp and stomps more than you ever thought it would, strait N/A motor.
hp isn't everything. like olt said, tq is something very serious. hp is a function of tq, and tq is really what defines a car imho (somewhat). and together with the beautiful gearing, etc... on the car, all these euros are no joke.
10-14-04, 10:30 PM
#17
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man, the old BMW 5 and 7 series are nice cars. Too bad Bangle has managed to make a BMW look like a uglier Honda.
What if someone swapped in a Getrag from the TT Supra into a LS400?
What if someone swapped in a Getrag from the TT Supra into a LS400?
10-14-04, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by nthach
man, the old BMW 5 and 7 series are nice cars. Too bad Bangle has managed to make a BMW look like a uglier Honda.
What if someone swapped in a Getrag from the TT Supra into a LS400?
man, the old BMW 5 and 7 series are nice cars. Too bad Bangle has managed to make a BMW look like a uglier Honda.
What if someone swapped in a Getrag from the TT Supra into a LS400?
OOPS! sorry it has been done.. and on CL
10-14-04, 10:44 PM
#19
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Originally posted by O. L. T.
What if somenoe swapped the TT from a supra AND the getrag into an LS400
OOPS! sorry it has been done.. and on CL
What if somenoe swapped the TT from a supra AND the getrag into an LS400
OOPS! sorry it has been done.. and on CL
10-14-04, 11:41 PM
#20
Originally posted by O. L. T.
it's the TQ that will get you. Those German engines aren't playing. Look at the M3, only 300-340hp and stomps more than you ever thought it would, strait N/A motor.
it's the TQ that will get you. Those German engines aren't playing. Look at the M3, only 300-340hp and stomps more than you ever thought it would, strait N/A motor.
10-15-04, 07:40 AM
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I subscribe to a few bimmer magazines and it was in the june or was it july mag azine i forgot and the article was just great. I read it a few times before the wife threw it out, HEHE. I guess she got tired to see all the car magazines in the bathroom, HAHAHAHA
10-15-04, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by Falcon LS
That's the only BMW I like...and that particular style too...the new 7-Series looks
That's the only BMW I like...and that particular style too...the new 7-Series looks
10-15-04, 01:02 PM
#26
Originally posted by lexusk8
My sentiments exactly. Not to mention that the '97-'01 7-series drives extremely well on both the city and highway, and no funky interior controls to confuse the driver. I've taken my father's 740 out many times, and I can honestly say it feels almost like the LS430
My sentiments exactly. Not to mention that the '97-'01 7-series drives extremely well on both the city and highway, and no funky interior controls to confuse the driver. I've taken my father's 740 out many times, and I can honestly say it feels almost like the LS430
10-15-04, 01:06 PM
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I actually love the looks of the new 7. It looks really sleek and elegant. Only thing is I've heard alot of horror stories about the new 7 that would keep me away. I actually prefer the looks of the E65 over the E38.
10-15-04, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by RTCamaroSS
Very true... torque, especially down low, will equate to some tire smoking acceleration... I guess i may be spoiled though... on just a 100 shot, my car made almost 600ft lbs of torque... And all of it kicks in at 3k, which is where my nitrous hits... NA i have over 300ft lbs of torque from 2500 to past 5000.... That car does impress me, no doubt, dont get me wrong... im just used to more. Even with 420rwhp in that 5 series... i think it would do 12's at best, simply because its a tank. But thats ok though, cause its not meant to be a drag car...
Very true... torque, especially down low, will equate to some tire smoking acceleration... I guess i may be spoiled though... on just a 100 shot, my car made almost 600ft lbs of torque... And all of it kicks in at 3k, which is where my nitrous hits... NA i have over 300ft lbs of torque from 2500 to past 5000.... That car does impress me, no doubt, dont get me wrong... im just used to more. Even with 420rwhp in that 5 series... i think it would do 12's at best, simply because its a tank. But thats ok though, cause its not meant to be a drag car...
10-15-04, 07:50 PM
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Originally posted by mclaren
Ok, but hit the twisties and I'll take the BMW anyday. Nothing against camaros, but nothing handles like a BMW. I've seen a guy in a E38 740 run a 55 second lap at an autocross where the fastest run was a 49 second lap. And to give you an idea, a Corvette was right behind him at 50 seconds, but it was modified. The 7 series was stock
Ok, but hit the twisties and I'll take the BMW anyday. Nothing against camaros, but nothing handles like a BMW. I've seen a guy in a E38 740 run a 55 second lap at an autocross where the fastest run was a 49 second lap. And to give you an idea, a Corvette was right behind him at 50 seconds, but it was modified. The 7 series was stock
infront of a Viper and an NSX (this year) with autho-ri-ty .
10-15-04, 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by mclaren
Ok, but hit the twisties and I'll take the BMW anyday. Nothing against camaros, but nothing handles like a BMW. I've seen a guy in a E38 740 run a 55 second lap at an autocross where the fastest run was a 49 second lap. And to give you an idea, a Corvette was right behind him at 50 seconds, but it was modified. The 7 series was stock
Ok, but hit the twisties and I'll take the BMW anyday. Nothing against camaros, but nothing handles like a BMW. I've seen a guy in a E38 740 run a 55 second lap at an autocross where the fastest run was a 49 second lap. And to give you an idea, a Corvette was right behind him at 50 seconds, but it was modified. The 7 series was stock