BMW M5 - 7 spd SMG ?
04-06-2004, 11:40 AM
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GRRRRRRR.....BUT....but.....
510's are.....are......
We could sit here and argue over which car is better forever. Both have their pro's and cons. I'm a 510 guy from way back, so my first instinct is to just tell you to shut your stupid face - but then i have to remember that all these cars are pretty awesome.
I had an orange 510 with a hopped 2.5 in and my friend had an orange 2002 with the whole 13' libre set up, and we used to bomb around the hills. Good times.
510's are.....are......
We could sit here and argue over which car is better forever. Both have their pro's and cons. I'm a 510 guy from way back, so my first instinct is to just tell you to shut your stupid face - but then i have to remember that all these cars are pretty awesome.
I had an orange 510 with a hopped 2.5 in and my friend had an orange 2002 with the whole 13' libre set up, and we used to bomb around the hills. Good times.
04-06-2004, 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by Xero
I'll be the second to last person to ever accept that some sort of new designed auto tranny can cram gears as fast as I can do it myself.
I'll be the second to last person to ever accept that some sort of new designed auto tranny can cram gears as fast as I can do it myself.
) this system is a pretty sweet deal.-Chris
04-06-2004, 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by bassplayrr
I would have to disagree. It's not really an automatic. This system still uses a dry clutch and only shifts when the driver pulls one of the paddles. Theoretically they are faster than a human could ever be while shifting the conventional way. Don't get me wrong, I love driving stick, you feel like you have more control. But these paddle systems are pretty neat. I rode in a 360 Modena that has their F1 system. What's cool is when you down shift, the computer blips the throttle and does a perfect rev match for you. For those of us who can't heel-toe (though I am practicing ) this system is a pretty sweet deal.
-Chris
I would have to disagree. It's not really an automatic. This system still uses a dry clutch and only shifts when the driver pulls one of the paddles. Theoretically they are faster than a human could ever be while shifting the conventional way. Don't get me wrong, I love driving stick, you feel like you have more control. But these paddle systems are pretty neat. I rode in a 360 Modena that has their F1 system. What's cool is when you down shift, the computer blips the throttle and does a perfect rev match for you. For those of us who can't heel-toe (though I am practicing
) this system is a pretty sweet deal.-Chris
I disagree with only offering the SMG, but I am sure they did their research and this is whats good for business for them.
Originally posted by Xero
Man... Every body line on the new 5's is just perfect. It's all in the right place, everything flows so smoothly even with the sharp little accents here and there. I'd love to own one of those.
Question though, there is NO manual M5? That can't be. I'm guessing they'll have a manual six speed... I hope so anyway. I'll be the second to last person to ever accept that some sort of new designed auto tranny can cram gears as fast as I can do it myself.
Man... Every body line on the new 5's is just perfect. It's all in the right place, everything flows so smoothly even with the sharp little accents here and there. I'd love to own one of those.
Question though, there is NO manual M5? That can't be. I'm guessing they'll have a manual six speed... I hope so anyway. I'll be the second to last person to ever accept that some sort of new designed auto tranny can cram gears as fast as I can do it myself.
As Chris said above, no one can switch gears as fast as the SMG (sequential manual gearbox) can.
-Zoeb
04-06-2004, 02:24 PM
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Originally posted by Xero
Man... Every body line on the new 5's is just perfect. It's all in the right place, everything flows so smoothly even with the sharp little accents here and there. I'd love to own one of those.
Man... Every body line on the new 5's is just perfect. It's all in the right place, everything flows so smoothly even with the sharp little accents here and there. I'd love to own one of those.
04-06-2004, 02:48 PM
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I have to go back on my original statement. After one of the more hardcore bimmer fans pointed out the length of the overhangs I realized it was true. One of the things I loved about the look of bimmers is that snub-nose thing. There's about 2 inches of body in front of the wheels and that's it. (Yes I'm exaggerating.)
I still love all the lines on this car, but I agree, the body hanging less beyond the wheels woooould make this car look even better.
I still love all the lines on this car, but I agree, the body hanging less beyond the wheels woooould make this car look even better.
04-06-2004, 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by dahveed
in 1968 they started making the Bluebird SSS coupe.
It looks IMHO way better that the regular 510 2 & 4d sedan...
in 1968 they started making the Bluebird SSS coupe.
It looks IMHO way better that the regular 510 2 & 4d sedan...
Maybe you or sighborg could list some good resources for finding these for sale. That black SSS in the picture above is grogeous.
04-06-2004, 07:25 PM
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hmm, 500hp v-10, 7 speed sequential gearbox...
sounds like ferrari's not the only kid on the block using thier f1 program for thier road cars.
edit: grap on my spelling
sounds like ferrari's not the only kid on the block using thier f1 program for thier road cars.
edit: grap on my spelling
04-06-2004, 11:57 PM
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New styling is always hard to accept, but within a few years the old style will just look....old and tired, and people will desire the new style.
I mean there will always be people who desire the old school looks, but most people will start to like the new one. Sure you can say "i keep it real and unique" but ain't nothing wrong with jumping on the bandwagon...
I mean there will always be people who desire the old school looks, but most people will start to like the new one. Sure you can say "i keep it real and unique" but ain't nothing wrong with jumping on the bandwagon...
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