So how is my e36 m3 as fast as my mates RS4?

Post by **sonny** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:55 pm

E36 M3s (stripped) are a handful on the track when driven right (iv been done a few times lol). its all about the driver half the time.

Post by **Revolution** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:22 pm

until lap 3 then the brakes catch fire.........

Post by **neckarsulm** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:35 pm

Everyone wants to fight with everyone else (or anyone new or different).

isn't that a piece of unfortunate human nature that trolls exploit?

Post by **ArthurPE** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:54 pm

neckarsulm wrote: isn't that a piece of unfortunate human nature that trolls exploit?

good call...

he got what he was looking for, but from all the numbers I and others have posted
Ring
straightline test
etc.

it's obvious the e36 is not as fast...
but it's still a great car but a 1992 design vs 2006 or so...

Post by **neckarsulm** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:13 pm

it's obvious the e36 is not as fast...

I see your stats but to me it's not obvious when looking at power to weight ratio

Post by **ArthurPE** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:13 pm

fast laps
compare
RS4 B7 vs e36 M3 (321 HP not the 286 version)
http://www.fastestlaps.com/comparisons/ ... 629d1.html

The verdict
Audi RS4 (B7) is noticeably faster.

Post by **ArthurPE** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:18 pm

neckarsulm wrote:
it's obvious the e36 is not as fast...
I see your stats but to me it's not obvious when looking at power to weight ratio

that is only one factor
generally valid for cars of the same generation & technology

electronics & engine control systems have made huge advances
although 2 engines may make similar power, they may not respond to throttle the same: interia, response of fueling/timing, airflow changes, etc.
ie, the engine accelerates faster, and therefore the car...

that's why times are best, same track, same driver...
takes almost all variables out of the system/equation

Post by **Golfather** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:12 am

med_35 wrote:It just shocked me that my £4K car thats cheap as chips could match such a car

LOL !

Thats normal mate, it doesn't take much to do a B7 RS4 over

Post by **lengster1** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:27 am

Not sure what you drive golfather but ive NEVER been done over in my b7,addmitedly its had the full mrc treatment,a very well sorted b5 would give me concern in a straight line only,pull off a motorway and onto some real roads i would have a pretty smug smirk on my face as the b7 will toast things it shouldnt with ease,bhp talk is for barstool chit chat along with 0-60 times any muppet can create/drive such a car,but what really makes a car is its ability to use all its performance all of the time

Post by **sonny** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:32 am

Funny I "did a" 911 GT3 RS in a time attack session last year, beat it by 5 seconds, I will say it again, depends who is driving...

Post by **neckarsulm** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:37 am

LOL !

Thats normal mate, it doesn't take much to do a B7 RS4 over

I suspect that was a joke Lengster.
There's no need to stick up for the RS4 as it speaks for itself, I mean why else would the criminals have it on the top of their list and every policeman I speak to says they don't bother chasing them, it has to be chopper.
How to catch a stolen RS4? OF COURSE, GET E36 M3 POLICE CARS!!

Post by **bye bye** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:55 am

blah blah blah who cares!

Post by **RS6chris!** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:17 am

Theres no way the E36 cop car could catch a B7!!!

LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS ON THE ROOF????????

Seriously that must slow that car down on the aerodynamics front......lol

Post by **22B** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:52 am

hody7869 wrote:blah blah blah who cares!

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