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Hello Spaceman posted:Just an Audi vide-OHMYGOD 
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Mar 2, 2013 08:24
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The comments say it better than I ever could.
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Mar 2, 2013 08:32
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Slavvy posted:
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Mar 2, 2013 11:35
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Measly Twerp posted:
That is just awesome. That's the sort of car I've always wanted to own and never known it until right now
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Mar 2, 2013 11:53
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Hello Spaceman posted:Just an Audi vide-OHMYGOD It's legal to drive in that condition right?
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Mar 2, 2013 12:05
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I think you have to stay 500 feet away from schools, but otherwise you're good.
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Mar 2, 2013 12:46
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That's one of the best car ads I've ever seen.
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Mar 2, 2013 14:04
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Maybe I'm the only one, but I think that was just stereotypical German sterility and emotionless engineering boasting. Since everyone is already making sex analogies, I will say it is the automotive equivalent of a gynecological exam. As a counterpoint to my argument, the woman is exceptionally beautiful, and she's making some really sexy noises in the process. Now I'm confused ... but I think I understand German porn better now.
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Mar 2, 2013 15:03
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emf posted:Maybe I'm the only one, but I think that was just stereotypical German sterility and emotionless engineering boasting. Since everyone is already making sex analogies, I will say it is the automotive equivalent of a gynecological exam. It sure beats a lot of other car ads, and I'm sure it cost way less to shoot. Simple and to the point.
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Mar 2, 2013 15:50
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Drunken Lullabies posted:It sure beats a lot of other car ads.
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Mar 2, 2013 16:37
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KozmoNaut posted:The 504 and 505 were definitely some tough bastards, I guess rust was their only weak point. I've been sort of wanting one because they're sort of the last of a breed, the last Africa-conquering RWD Peugeots. There's an absolutely immaculate 1976 504 for sale near me. When I say immaculate I really mean it's utterly flawless, with complete service records for the car's entire life so far. It's about 25% more than what I paid for my 406, though, for a 37-year-old car. There's current 3-5 of the 200 originally made 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Rally Group B cars for sale. They usually start at EUR100K/$130K. The sound is probably worth it though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSYYjLOWg7w Holy poo poo. This is for sale for only £70K: http://www.markdonaldson.com/forsale/peugeot-205-t16 This one I'd probably kill for: http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179218/1985-peugeot-205-t16/  Imported and all, that'll only be around 1.500% of what I paid for my current 406 TS6 beater. Sir Cornelius fucked around with this message at 17:22 on Mar 2, 2013 |
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Mar 2, 2013 17:08
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emf posted:Maybe I'm the only one, but I think that was just stereotypical German sterility and emotionless engineering boasting. Since everyone is already making sex analogies, I will say it is the automotive equivalent of a gynecological exam. Yep, it's just you. Is that V10 turbocharged? If not, what kind of compression is it running to get those flames? 
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Mar 2, 2013 18:59
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They had a two 205s hooning around for the Top Gear Live show last summer in Copenhagen, for the Peugeot 208 introduction. One was a GTI, the other a T16. Neither the Top Gear guys nor The Stig touched it all, however, I think the driver was a designated guy from Peugeot. I bet no one else was even allowed to get close to it.
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Mar 2, 2013 19:03
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Detroit Q. Spider posted:Yep, it's just you.
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Mar 2, 2013 19:33
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Hello Spaceman posted:Just an Audi vide-OHMYGOD those glowing catalysts
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Mar 2, 2013 19:34
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Detroit Q. Spider posted:Yep, it's just you. quote:The V10 Plus (sadly, no relation to the Golf Plus) is the flagship of the facelifted R8 range, a facelift comprising sparkly new LED lights, an extensive weight-loss programme and, most significantly, a shiny new S tronic double-clutch gearbox to replace the R8's clunking old automated manual. Power output on the standard V8 and V10 models remain unchanged, but the Plus's V10, while remaining naturally aspirated, gets a 25bhp hike to a Ferrari-troubling 550bhp, putting its vital stats within a gnat's wing of the 458. No idea on CR, but it's not turbo.
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Mar 2, 2013 19:34
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I wonder why they don't turbo the R8, it's not like they're against turbos in all their cars considering I think all the S classes are turbocharged.
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Mar 2, 2013 19:39
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Hello Spaceman posted:Just an Audi vide-OHMYGOD Jesus tapdancing christ, what a noise. What a noise! All of the hair on my everything is standing on end.
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Mar 2, 2013 19:58
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Bob NewSCART posted:I wonder why they don't turbo the R8, it's not like they're against turbos in all their cars considering I think all the S classes are turbocharged. There's certainly arguments for either side of it - they've already gotten 550hp out of a 5.2L (hp/L  ), it's probably marginally more reliable/simple to produce, they COULD get MORE power out of it, the turbo may translate to more/less drivability, etc.
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Mar 2, 2013 20:18
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Krakkles posted:Why do you think they SHOULD turbo the R8? It's an easy(relatively speaking) way to get a lot more power out of an engine.
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Mar 2, 2013 20:33
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   Stanceworks posted:To those familiar with the engine, forgive me while I share a few tidbits that make the M12 one of the coolest engines ever built. Based off of BMW's M10, a very successful and widely-used inline-4 with a displacement ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 liters, the M12 was essentially a racing version. Over it's near-30-year history, the engine became one of the most successful in racing history - and for good reason. In it's 2.0L configuration for Formula 2, the little engine pumped out more than 300 horsepower. The turbocharged 1.4L variant built for DRM (Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft), pumped out 350 horsepower with such reliability that BMW began thinking about entering Formula 1. That is where the M12 grows into one of the most spectacular engines ever. http://www.stanceworks.com/2013/01/the-discovery-of-forgotten-treasures/ - yes I've become a bit of a stanceworks whore but drat they have some cool old BMW stuff NitroSpazzz fucked around with this message at 20:57 on Mar 2, 2013 |
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Mar 2, 2013 20:52
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Detroit Q. Spider posted:Yep, it's just you. It's direct injected so the CR will be around 12:1 or more. They won't turbo it because it adds significant weight, makes for a difficult cooling situation in a mid-engined car, and is considered 'impure' in the class, as lambo, ferrari etc all have aspirated halo cars. Emissions will soon change all of this though. Bob NewSCART posted:It's an easy(relatively speaking) way to get a lot more power out of an engine. Most of the time it's actually just easier to make the engine bigger or make small incremental improvements to management, combustion chamber design, cam profiles etc. Turbocharging it would demand a major re-design of the entire car.
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Mar 2, 2013 20:52
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I realize we all like turbochargers, but I have no idea how some of you could miss the point of that engine after hearing that video. The point IS that it's naturally aspirated and sounds like a choir of Pavarottis being blown up with napalm. Also, there's this:  I'm not sure which thread it belongs in honestly.
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Mar 2, 2013 21:38
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It belongs in every thread. In all forums.
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Mar 2, 2013 21:59
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Das Volk posted:I realize we all like turbochargers, but I have no idea how some of you could miss the point of that engine after hearing that video. The point IS that it's naturally aspirated and sounds like a choir of Pavarottis being blown up with napalm. Looks like a sexbot for fish men And my favourite engine note description of all time was something like "Luciano Pavarotti caught in a mangle". Can't remember where I read that but for some reason I want to say that dude who owned a husky and wrote for Car and Driver years ago.
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Mar 2, 2013 22:40
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G-Wagon. They would be great if they could wheel like a Jeep JK and cost less than a Unimog.
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Mar 3, 2013 01:57
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I was just having an discussion with a friend that the R8 is absolute sex on wheels. He's all smitten over the GT-R and whatnot. I know they are not exactly in the same class but the R8 has looked beautiful and is my favorite Volkswagen I've ever seen
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Mar 3, 2013 05:17
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I have to say that while I respect the R8 for what it is and what it brings to the table, the styling has never made me drool like it does for many others. Although, I have yet to see one in person. E:From an aesthetic standpoint. The engine(s) totally give me stiffness.
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Mar 3, 2013 05:41
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travisray2004 posted:I have to say that while I respect the R8 for what it is and what it brings to the table, the styling has never made me drool like it does for many others. Although, I have yet to see one in person. I've seen loads in person, and I totally agree. They just don't look exciting. Very pretty, yes, but lacking panache.
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Mar 3, 2013 07:18
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Bob NewSCART posted:I wonder why they don't turbo the R8, it's not like they're against turbos in all their cars considering I think all the S classes are turbocharged. Back before the V10 R8 came out there were spy shots of a R8 that was supposed to get the turbo engine out of the RS6. Soon thereafter there were pictures of said car on fire. Apparently there were cooling issues with the turbo version that were not as economical to fix as just using the corporate V10.
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Mar 3, 2013 07:34
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AlmightyPants posted:Back before the V10 R8 came out there were spy shots of a R8 that was supposed to get the turbo engine out of the RS6. Soon thereafter there were pictures of said car on fire. Apparently there were cooling issues with the turbo version that were not as economical to fix as just using the corporate V10. Also the one-off V12TDI R8 which had the Q7 sledgehammer engine weighed around two tons and still couldn't be driven balls-out because it just didn't get enough cooling.
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Mar 3, 2013 07:36
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travisray2004 posted:I have to say that while I respect the R8 for what it is and what it brings to the table, the styling has never made me drool like it does for many others. Although, I have yet to see one in person. I've been a passenger in a V10 driven absolutely flat out by a pro racing driver. It goes and stops and corners like you wouldn't believe, it feels so ridiculously competent. It also rode really well over a decidedly less-than-ideal road surface, even at over 220kph. It feels very much like a perfectly engineered and magnificently constructed machine, but that's the problem. I just can't get excited about it. I was much more excited about sitting in the seat next to an 8-time Le Mans winner. KozmoNaut fucked around with this message at 10:34 on Mar 3, 2013 |
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Mar 3, 2013 10:31
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KozmoNaut posted:I've been a passenger in a V10 driven absolutely flat out by a pro racing driver. It goes and stops and corners like you wouldn't believe, it feels so ridiculously competent. It also rode really well over a decidedly less-than-ideal road surface, even at over 220kph. It feels very much like a perfectly engineered and magnificently constructed machine, but that's the problem. I just can't get excited about it. I was much more excited about sitting in the seat next to an 8-time Le Mans winner. We need you to tell us more about your time with Mr. Kristensen. How you got the opportunity, where and if this a regular thing for him.
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Mar 3, 2013 14:40
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Cakefool posted:It's legal to drive in that condition right? It looks future as all gently caress with just the lights on the back and the engine hanging out... If I had the cash to buy one I'd willingly pay the fines just to drive it about looking like that.
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Mar 3, 2013 16:29
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88h88 posted:It looks future as all gently caress with just the lights on the back and the engine hanging out... If I had the cash to buy one I'd willingly pay the fines just to drive it about looking like that. Hang the license plate in the exhaust stream, that way it glows with heat and increases visibility. Problem solved!
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Mar 3, 2013 17:07
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NitroSpazzz posted:
gear drive cams are sick
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Mar 3, 2013 17:24
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KozmoNaut posted:I was much more excited about sitting in the seat next to an 8-time Le Mans winner. That might be the issue, since TK was probably smooth as butter. I'm sure if you are looking for tail-out, growly downshifts constantly, and four wheel drifts it can do that too with Ken Block in the driver's seat. The next R8 will probably be turbocharged, since that platform is being developed for the next Gallardo now. Maybe using the VAG 4.0T at 540-550hp for the base model (completely baseless speculation). I think the original R8 will go down in history much in the same way the BMW M1 did, in that it was the brand's introduction into the supercar segment. Also it's drop-dead sexy. Content: the future of the R8 
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Mar 3, 2013 18:24
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I'm the boost gauge plumbed directly into the intake manifold.
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Mar 3, 2013 18:29
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Slavvy posted:It's direct injected so the CR will be around 12:1 or more. They won't turbo it because it adds significant weight, makes for a difficult cooling situation in a mid-engined car, and is considered 'impure' in the class, as lambo, ferrari etc all have aspirated halo cars. Emissions will soon change all of this though. Adding weight when it has a leather interior, huge amounts of sound deadening, probably 12+ speaker audio system, airbags, and tons of other things a few dozen pounds of turbo and charge cooling isn't why they didn't do it. Doubling the power output of an engine with forced induction only increases the peak pressure (the designed load) about 40%, so its more cam timing, cooling syste, and piston/exhaust valve materials to deal with that heat. Isn't there a turbo version of the V10 anyway in some Audi wagon?
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Mar 3, 2013 18:42
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I've never seen one in person, but walking around Tampa, FL yesterday I happened to spot this. I have to say it was a religious experience. I knocked on the door, but the owner wasn't home. Oh well. 
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Mar 3, 2013 21:50
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