Quote from: R32UK on 04 March 2009, 09:28Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 08:33Quote from: Max Q on 02 March 2009, 20:36According to Wikipedia (usual health warning), the RS4 was quicker around the Top Gear test track than the M5.M5 did it in 126.2and if you look in the notes down the bottom it says:QuoteTop Gear Series 7, Episode 2 2005.11.20 – Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.My money would be on the RS4 any day. 4WD>80 extra bhp.Yup. I really don't know why anyone would think that the BMW M5 lard barge is going to be quicker than an RS4.Maybe R32UK also thinks that John Prescott is quicker over the 110 metres hurdles than Iwan Thomas! OK, granted, Prezzer may be quicker with his right hook though! And the 0-60 times for the above mentioned cars are?? I don't know, and to be honest, I don't really care. What I DO care about is that in 'every day', 'real world' motoring, including the stuff we get a fair bit of (rain), then the RS4 is a way better car. I can use 100% of my RS4s abilities 365 days a year, come rain or shine, including snow (well not quite 100% of the RS4 in the snow - but 100% more than the M5 could).
Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 08:33Quote from: Max Q on 02 March 2009, 20:36According to Wikipedia (usual health warning), the RS4 was quicker around the Top Gear test track than the M5.M5 did it in 126.2and if you look in the notes down the bottom it says:QuoteTop Gear Series 7, Episode 2 2005.11.20 – Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.My money would be on the RS4 any day. 4WD>80 extra bhp.Yup. I really don't know why anyone would think that the BMW M5 lard barge is going to be quicker than an RS4.Maybe R32UK also thinks that John Prescott is quicker over the 110 metres hurdles than Iwan Thomas! OK, granted, Prezzer may be quicker with his right hook though! And the 0-60 times for the above mentioned cars are??
Quote from: Max Q on 02 March 2009, 20:36According to Wikipedia (usual health warning), the RS4 was quicker around the Top Gear test track than the M5.M5 did it in 126.2and if you look in the notes down the bottom it says:QuoteTop Gear Series 7, Episode 2 2005.11.20 – Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.My money would be on the RS4 any day. 4WD>80 extra bhp.Yup. I really don't know why anyone would think that the BMW M5 lard barge is going to be quicker than an RS4.Maybe R32UK also thinks that John Prescott is quicker over the 110 metres hurdles than Iwan Thomas! OK, granted, Prezzer may be quicker with his right hook though!
According to Wikipedia (usual health warning), the RS4 was quicker around the Top Gear test track than the M5.M5 did it in 126.2and if you look in the notes down the bottom it says:QuoteTop Gear Series 7, Episode 2 2005.11.20 – Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.My money would be on the RS4 any day. 4WD>80 extra bhp.
Top Gear Series 7, Episode 2 2005.11.20 – Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.
Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 10:02Quote from: R32UK on 04 March 2009, 09:28Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 08:33Quote from: Max Q on 02 March 2009, 20:36According to Wikipedia (usual health warning), the RS4 was quicker around the Top Gear test track than the M5.M5 did it in 126.2and if you look in the notes down the bottom it says:QuoteTop Gear Series 7, Episode 2 2005.11.20 – Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.My money would be on the RS4 any day. 4WD>80 extra bhp.Yup. I really don't know why anyone would think that the BMW M5 lard barge is going to be quicker than an RS4.Maybe R32UK also thinks that John Prescott is quicker over the 110 metres hurdles than Iwan Thomas! OK, granted, Prezzer may be quicker with his right hook though! And the 0-60 times for the above mentioned cars are?? I don't know, and to be honest, I don't really care. What I DO care about is that in 'every day', 'real world' motoring, including the stuff we get a fair bit of (rain), then the RS4 is a way better car. I can use 100% of my RS4s abilities 365 days a year, come rain or shine, including snow (well not quite 100% of the RS4 in the snow - but 100% more than the M5 could).I same the same about the R32 to the GTI brigrade every other day
I feel like a homo
Quote from: R32UK on 04 March 2009, 10:15Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 10:02Quote from: R32UK on 04 March 2009, 09:28Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 08:33Quote from: Max Q on 02 March 2009, 20:36According to Wikipedia (usual health warning), the RS4 was quicker around the Top Gear test track than the M5.M5 did it in 126.2and if you look in the notes down the bottom it says:QuoteTop Gear Series 7, Episode 2 2005.11.20 – Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.My money would be on the RS4 any day. 4WD>80 extra bhp.Yup. I really don't know why anyone would think that the BMW M5 lard barge is going to be quicker than an RS4.Maybe R32UK also thinks that John Prescott is quicker over the 110 metres hurdles than Iwan Thomas! OK, granted, Prezzer may be quicker with his right hook though! And the 0-60 times for the above mentioned cars are?? I don't know, and to be honest, I don't really care. What I DO care about is that in 'every day', 'real world' motoring, including the stuff we get a fair bit of (rain), then the RS4 is a way better car. I can use 100% of my RS4s abilities 365 days a year, come rain or shine, including snow (well not quite 100% of the RS4 in the snow - but 100% more than the M5 could).I same the same about the R32 to the GTI brigrade every other day Yebut - your four wheel drive is like my employment status - part-time!
Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 11:17Quote from: R32UK on 04 March 2009, 10:15Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 10:02Quote from: R32UK on 04 March 2009, 09:28Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 March 2009, 08:33Quote from: Max Q on 02 March 2009, 20:36According to Wikipedia (usual health warning), the RS4 was quicker around the Top Gear test track than the M5.M5 did it in 126.2and if you look in the notes down the bottom it says:QuoteTop Gear Series 7, Episode 2 2005.11.20 – Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.My money would be on the RS4 any day. 4WD>80 extra bhp.Yup. I really don't know why anyone would think that the BMW M5 lard barge is going to be quicker than an RS4.Maybe R32UK also thinks that John Prescott is quicker over the 110 metres hurdles than Iwan Thomas! OK, granted, Prezzer may be quicker with his right hook though! And the 0-60 times for the above mentioned cars are?? I don't know, and to be honest, I don't really care. What I DO care about is that in 'every day', 'real world' motoring, including the stuff we get a fair bit of (rain), then the RS4 is a way better car. I can use 100% of my RS4s abilities 365 days a year, come rain or shine, including snow (well not quite 100% of the RS4 in the snow - but 100% more than the M5 could).I same the same about the R32 to the GTI brigrade every other day Yebut - your four wheel drive is like my employment status - part-time! I prefer to think of it as "when needed" rather than hangin around without reason.
Quote from: ub7rm on 25 February 2009, 12:12Dunlop Sportmaxx are pretty cack, they seem to be very keen to wear prematurely on the inside edge (had my alignment checked so not that) and average handling wise in the wet and dry.Falken FK452 FTW. Amazing tyre for the price. Highly rated by most who use them.I have also heard some very impressive reviews of the FK452's. I have not tried them myself, but I have heard they are extremely good value for money.
Dunlop Sportmaxx are pretty cack, they seem to be very keen to wear prematurely on the inside edge (had my alignment checked so not that) and average handling wise in the wet and dry.Falken FK452 FTW. Amazing tyre for the price. Highly rated by most who use them.
Quote from: pazz on 02 March 2009, 19:25Quote from: ub7rm on 25 February 2009, 12:12Dunlop Sportmaxx are pretty cack, they seem to be very keen to wear prematurely on the inside edge (had my alignment checked so not that) and average handling wise in the wet and dry.Falken FK452 FTW. Amazing tyre for the price. Highly rated by most who use them.I have also heard some very impressive reviews of the FK452's. I have not tried them myself, but I have heard they are extremely good value for money.Back on topic for a moment..... having worn these in now I can say that they are simply fantastic. Forget any snobbery about names, these are awesome and the comparision between them and sh!temax is night and day.
