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02-25-2010, 11:17 PM
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E30 ..?
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Toronto
Posts: 1,159
Car: 1987 325i
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That thing got a HEMI?
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02-25-2010, 11:29 PM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,428
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 92-IC
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522 cubes twin turbo. 1000+ ponies.
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02-25-2010, 11:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 336
Car: Bus
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imagine driving down the road and your windshield flies off. lol.
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02-26-2010, 12:17 AM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,428
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 92-IC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nguyen_E30
imagine driving down the road and your windshield flies off. lol.
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tech would never happen- the down force is too great - the wind got under the chrome strip and pulled it free. however, I don't think Id want to be driving that without a secure wind screen..
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02-26-2010, 11:13 AM
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Wants a 350 Blazer.
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 7,757
Car: 1985 325e
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Do want
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02-26-2010, 02:22 PM
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Your opinion is to long
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 5,365
Car: 330XI
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sick video .. love the classics
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02-26-2010, 04:32 PM
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Estoril Blau Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 89
Car: 99' M3 Cabrio
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Now put them on a non-redneck track and the enzo would smoke it with half the horsepower
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02-26-2010, 05:32 PM
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Techno Viking
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Scarborough
Posts: 1,776
Car: M3, 335i, 325e
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Exactly! The body roll on that cuda looked like it was getting ready to do a barrel roll!
Quote:
Originally Posted by BimmerDriver
Now put them on a non-redneck track and the enzo would smoke it with half the horsepower 
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02-26-2010, 05:54 PM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,428
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 92-IC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve30
Exactly! The body roll on that cuda looked like it was getting ready to do a barrel roll! 
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look again; there was no barrel roll issue at all. considering the weight, the center of gravity and the maneuvers it was pulling it was rather impressive.
the car was very responsive. Keep in mind the suspension and undercarriage were redesigned and improved. it doesn't handle like a 70's era car. both cars pushed the envelope on the pre track trials and both cars spun out. or did you miss that part? Enzo car doesn't have 1000+ horsepower either.
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02-26-2010, 05:54 PM
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Cars in Perpetual Repair
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Guelph
Posts: 5,995
Car: E30 328i, E21 320i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ceeker
the wind got under the chrome strip and pulled it free.
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that happened to my e30 on the passenger side window trim  , I was only half as fast though
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02-26-2010, 05:56 PM
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black and blue
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: 2 storey 3 bedroom 1 car garage
Posts: 3,595
Car: ix touring
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not enough aero, jeez that thing is a monster
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02-26-2010, 06:34 PM
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Estoril Blau Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 89
Car: 99' M3 Cabrio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ceeker
look again; there was no barrel roll issue at all. considering the weight, the center of gravity and the maneuvers it was pulling it was rather impressive.
the car was very responsive. Keep in mind the suspension and undercarriage were redesigned and improved. it doesn't handle like a 70's era car. both cars pushed the envelope on the pre track trials and both cars spun out. or did you miss that part? Enzo car doesn't have 1000+ horsepower either.
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Oh come on, they were testing it in an oval... And I didn't miss that part on the beginning but remember what the narrator says, the handling was tested by Chrysler engineers... hmmmmm...
Yeah it doesn't have 70's handling but I bet it's still way inferior handling compared to European cars, like a Bimmer or let alone a million-dollar Ferrari. Put it on a curvy track with not enough straights for it to put its muscle down and I betcha even an E46 M3 would beat it with only 333 bhp only because it could carry more speed through the corners. That's pretty much a drag race car, still very cool though, I just don't like the color, I'd probably get a General Lee orange if I was to purchase one
Last edited by BimmerDriver; 02-26-2010 at 06:43 PM.
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02-26-2010, 06:46 PM
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A.K.A. crossfire291
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Chatham
Posts: 2,044
Car: Betty & Rachelle
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Man that is a nice car!!! Well both are sweet! I would have to take the Enzo over the Cuda though.....
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02-26-2010, 07:20 PM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,428
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 92-IC
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I would take the cuda, only because it is unique-how many supercuda's have you encountered let alone know of being made. the comment about comparing the two cars is like comparing apples to oranges. There is no comparison. they are two different cars for two different applications. The test was done out of curiosity for the most part. Driving isn't all car....it's mostly driver but the technology certainly helps. I had a 400cc bike 15 years vintage in comparison, and could keep up most of the time with GSXR750's through the turns..they had superior handling, and power, and tech. I could still keep up if not pass at times... why? Ridership, same applies to drivership. You don't need skill to drive an e46 M3 anymore. All the skill needed is now transferred into the technology. Not only is this true but confirmed by Rolf Von Englebretchen who used to Race GT2. In case you aren't familiar with this person his dad and uncle were largely responsible for bringing BMW to Canada. Beach Auto Limited. BMW asked them to open a dealership which was one of the first in Ontario along with two others. Applewood and the other -which my memories fails me at the moment. I sat with Rolf for a good 30min discussing the difference between old school and new. He argues the 30's were the best car bmw ever built both for domestic and track use. now all the drivers feel between the wheel and road is taken up by sensors and tech. Doesn't take a genius to drive a e46 M3 now days. Room for error is removed. but once error is made there is no forgiveness. Technology allows one to push the envelope with no feed back from the car.
Last edited by Ceeker; 02-26-2010 at 07:28 PM.
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02-26-2010, 09:13 PM
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Cars in Perpetual Repair
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Guelph
Posts: 5,995
Car: E30 328i, E21 320i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ceeker
He argues the 30's were the best car bmw ever built both for domestic and track use.
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hells yes
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