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That Alfa bit the pavement hard at launch. Impressed 👍🏼
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03-07-2020, 08:43 PM | #46 |
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You like fast cars that make no sound
Ok, seriously, the Alfa crushed the BMW from a street race perspective and sounded amazing while doing it. I'm as much of a BMW fan as the next guy, but to argue "yea, my car is faster at the end of the quarter" or "if I could just figure out how to launch this thing I would beat you" is just silly. And no, I'm not buying either
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BMW is also not hard to launch. Just read the manual and save the required launch settings under M1 or M2. To launch, push the button, press the brake pedal, press the gas pedal, build the boost, release the brake pedal. Done. |
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There was one posted where the X3 M lost to an F-Pace SVR.
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So I'm wondering why are these nobs drag racing SUVs? Do people buy an suv to go fast in a straight line? Wouldn't a road course comparison be a far better test? I care more about how my car drives, not how fast it gets off the line. Just sayn.
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I've never dragged raced anyone on the street nor have I ever seen anyone doing it either...it's all about bar room bragging rights and has nothing to do with the real world.
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it is because there are many people on youtube who are interested to see which one is quicker. Its more exciting for fans and good for revenue.
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Look, I'm just saying that Alfa popped off the line and sounded amazing - especially as it put distance on the X3. I think that as BMW fan boys (myself included!) we should be able to agree on that. If we can't... well then... I do personally think the Alfa is a kind of ugly. I sort of like the X4, but dammit, the designers of the X2/X4/X6 have apparently forgotten the bumper and that just looks weird!
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I have to admit I enjoy watching the CarWow drag race videos even if I don't drag race. Most of us would admit that even if they don't drag race or track their vehicles it's still brings satisfaction knowing their vehicle of choice is faster than it's competition. At the end of the day when you are spending $$$ on vehicles there is some expectation that it's performance will be amongst best in class.
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Anyone know why I can never get audio on my iPhone when it comes to videos embedded on this forum? It's REALLY f-ing annoying
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No I'm just not a child, I try to stay away from stupid.
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Yes, yes people do cause ... versatility. And plan on doing the same with the X3M |
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It seems like the X3M has that notorious delayed launch control with low boost. My 340i was the same i always had to let go of the brake pedal on the second yellow of the drag strip light.
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