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Originally Posted by bjohnston,Jan 11 2008, 09:16 AM
My understanding is that with this car the best 0-60 is generated with a clutch drop at around 6K rpm. You wanna do that on a regular basis (particularly with an AWD car)?
I'll buy a new clutch if I fry the stock one.
My "normal" driving is not so normal.
But if you drive normally, why not buy a normal car like a Camry or an Accord?
I'm thinking 3 yr lease, use it like a dirty whore, and return it.
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Originally Posted by CKit,Jan 10 2008, 10:54 PM
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I really cant wait to drive the 135i. I mean power is everywhere. Every article I have read say that they've nailed the throttle in 6th gear and the car is ready to boogie.
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Originally Posted by rai,Jan 11 2008, 09:28 AM
I believe there is +35hp just for a computer reflash with this car.
My point is OK it's not a 3L car or a 4L V8 (like the M3) and it's not great down low. I wonder if there is a fix for the turbo lag? Or else (like the S2000) the solution is to keep it in too low of a gear (ie keep the revs too high).
I'm not too worried but that 5-60 test does bug me. I don't like to do full rpm clutch drop acceleration on my own cars as the clutch takes a lot of abuse. But I suspect the STi is not too much of a dog.
It will be like my Legacy only better it will be able to carry insane speed on a B-road. Not necessarly a great brute accleleration but a great momemtum car.
My point is OK it's not a 3L car or a 4L V8 (like the M3) and it's not great down low. I wonder if there is a fix for the turbo lag? Or else (like the S2000) the solution is to keep it in too low of a gear (ie keep the revs too high).
I'm not too worried but that 5-60 test does bug me. I don't like to do full rpm clutch drop acceleration on my own cars as the clutch takes a lot of abuse. But I suspect the STi is not too much of a dog.
It will be like my Legacy only better it will be able to carry insane speed on a B-road. Not necessarly a great brute accleleration but a great momemtum car.
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5-60 isn't really a fair test for a turbo car, especially a small displacement one. You take a single element that severely hampers a turbo engines performance and exploit it drastically. If you leave the line in a spirited manner, but not to the point of dumping the clutch you will certainly beat the 6.5 second time. You will be full throttle with boost sooner than rolling at 5mph and then hammering it. There just isn't enough exhuast pressure. Also you could cheat a little and power brake at 5mph to build boost, also not very good for parts.
335i - 5.6 (couldn't find 135 time)
Sti - 6.5
C5 LS1 - 5.1
335i - 5.6 (couldn't find 135 time)
Sti - 6.5
C5 LS1 - 5.1
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From: Vancouver, WA USA
Originally Posted by Onehots2k,Jan 10 2008, 08:21 PM
I live in Florida Tommy. An STI's abilities would be just as useless to me as the 135i would be useless to you in the snow. You better pray that BMW dosent incorporate their new X-Drive system into the future 1 series(see X6). If they do, then thats a wrap!
The Sti AWD isnt for "weather" its for kick ass performance.
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From: Liberty Hill, TX (Austin)
Originally Posted by Mystiqueskillz,Jan 11 2008, 05:20 PM
Damn that does look pretty nice, too bad it doesn't come with Recardo seats though!
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Originally Posted by fusionchickenleg,Jan 11 2008, 05:09 PM
Recardo
damn this picture surprised me...new STi looks damn good!
so it seems the new STi and Evo both trap 101mph eh?
damn this picture surprised me...new STi looks damn good!
so it seems the new STi and Evo both trap 101mph eh?
