Certified dyno graph:

[SR71]

"Don't mention the war!"

Next thing we know Arthur will be telling us Madoff is innocent!

[Dom81]

just need RussianM3Dude along now and it would be a grand reunion!;-)

Ahhh - the good old days!

[ArthurPE]

My bliss was to take Audi to task about my underpowered car. I have 58,000 reasons to be ignorant, whats your excuse?

See below!

I'm sure 58,000 is a conservative number

[ArthurPE]

There is ~20hp difference between even their own tests on a 06 and 07 RS4...

Really? Tell me more?

it's been addressed, read the posts...
it's ~15 HP, or 16 to be exact...
within tolerance, <5% difference...
the torque delta was 2%...which the actual measured variable...
2%...that's exceptional repeatability

that's extremely accurate for a device that converts mechanical energy to a signal...

[ArthurPE]

I think he only reads and remembers what suits him.

you mean things like the 'truth' and 'facts'...
heck, why let those get in the way, right?

let's sell magic elixer instead...but first we must convince someone they are sick

[ArthurPE]

When you buy an Audi from the dealer you purchase that item from that sales organisation, not the manufacturer. When you go to the 'dealer' to resolve a problem you still deal with the 'dealer'. At what point do Audi USA talk direct to you? Never, thats why if you want to sue Audi, you will never be able to, it will be 'dealer' supported by Audi USA or UK or whatever your location. So your problem will have been dealt with far before that would ever happen. It will only happen if there is a class action for something as severe as the Ford Explorer tire (spealt for the American among us) debarcle.

I 'talked' to BMW directly...it's called 'writing' and 'telephone'...
I sued BMW and won...sued the dealer at the same time...
settled in arbitration...no big deal, cost 2k to recover 15k, they covered 1/2 of the legal fees, so cost me 1k net...

the LAW says the manufacturer bears responsibility for the product...

what's your point?

[ArthurPE]

I am sorry to all, had to add to this one.

It still makes me smile, just need RussianM3Dude along now and it would be a grand reunion!

I once banned russianm3dude...

he's a 'tool', much like some of you...or is 'wanker' more appropriate...

[ArthurPE]

perfect for some of the folks in this thread:
Einstein: Two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe...

a person of questionable intellect should keep his thoughts to himself, keep them guessing as to your intellect...but some of you have chosen to expound on yours and remove all doubt...

[PetrolDave]

Guys - we're getting off the subject and into insults (RussianM3Dude would indeed be proud of this).

Please let's get back onto the subject.

Here's my six penny worth ($0.02 for those in the US) - Based on the principles that used to be taught for doing "good science", if we're going to get concerned about numbers we need to:

1) be able to measure EVERYTHING involved in a calculation - no assumptions, no conversion factors, all measurements.

2) accept that any measurement has a margin of error and understand that if we get to within say 5% of the claimed figures then the probable reason is the margin of error in our measurements and not something more sinister.

[VARSITY]

perfect for some of the folks in this thread:
Einstein: Two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe...

a person of questionable intellect should keep his thoughts to himself, keep them guessing as to your intellect...but some of you have chosen to expound on yours and remove all doubt...

What a very fine example of a stereotypical septic.

[ArthurPE]

perfect for some of the folks in this thread:
Einstein: Two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe...

a person of questionable intellect should keep his thoughts to himself, keep them guessing as to your intellect...but some of you have chosen to expound on yours and remove all doubt...

What a very fine example of a stereotypical septic.

thanks for proving the my 2 referenced points

[VARSITY]

When you buy an Audi from the dealer you purchase that item from that sales organisation, not the manufacturer. When you go to the 'dealer' to resolve a problem you still deal with the 'dealer'. At what point do Audi USA talk direct to you? Never, thats why if you want to sue Audi, you will never be able to, it will be 'dealer' supported by Audi USA or UK or whatever your location. So your problem will have been dealt with far before that would ever happen. It will only happen if there is a class action for something as severe as the Ford Explorer tire (spealt for the American among us) debarcle.

I 'talked' to BMW directly...it's called 'writing' and 'telephone'...
I sued BMW and won...sued the dealer at the same time...
settled in arbitration...no big deal, cost 2k to recover 15k, they covered 1/2 of the legal fees, so cost me 1k net...

the LAW says the manufacturer bears responsibility for the product...

what's your point?

So, APE, what was the problem on your car that BMW paid you out?

I for one don't think it happened. But hey, everyone needs to believe in something.

Tinker Bell, where are you.............

[VARSITY]

perfect for some of the folks in this thread:
Einstein: Two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe...

a person of questionable intellect should keep his thoughts to himself, keep them guessing as to your intellect...but some of you have chosen to expound on yours and remove all doubt...

What a very fine example of a stereotypical septic.

thanks for proving the my 2 referenced points

I am off from this one I cant compete with the mighty APE.

Arthur, good luck with your life, looks like you need it.

Adios.

[ArthurPE]

What a very fine example of a stereotypical septic.

thanks for proving the my 2 referenced points

Go on then, I will play your silly game, how do I prove Einstein's theories?

you just proved 1/2 of it....

[VARSITY]

How did you sue BMW and win?

I am genuinely interested.