Just been for a spin in.... [Archive] - Saxperience

willsy

27th April 2007, 08:47

A brand new BMW 335i (New Traffic car) Its simply awesome RWD 300bhp, 300 ft. lbs. of torque

Its got a Twin Turbo'd engine so there is absolutely no lag evident.

They've also got a New Impreza STi and everyone has agreed without a doubt that the BMW is far superior in every way.

minxymears

27th April 2007, 08:49

you a copper then?

Mark51

27th April 2007, 08:49

any pics mate?

Viper

27th April 2007, 08:50

get some pics up matthew!! lol

any chance of bringing it to FCS? ( even though its german..)

willsy

27th April 2007, 08:54

Didnt get any pics as dad woke me up saying get some clothes on quick to go in it.

Hes in Traffic and im currently in the Specials going for full time regulars.

Its absolutely mental aswel if you turn off the traction control spins in 3rd gear still lol

Mikey

27th April 2007, 08:57

sounds mint lad....police have mint rides

minxymears

27th April 2007, 08:58

ahhh cool, got a family friend whos A.R, his fave out of the T5, beemer 530 and Omega are the Omega, he hates the beemer, but id imagine the new one is better.
Is it the same as the diesel, wheres theres a small turbo constantly spooling to eliminate lag why the big turbo is spooling up at higher revs?

Scott

27th April 2007, 09:00

335 d also rules in fact it might rule more than the petrol

minxymears

27th April 2007, 09:05

anyone see the 335d keeping up with the Gumballers in the ferraris and lambos at donny?! :O

mucho respecto for that!

Dan

27th April 2007, 09:14

Sounds great mate, any pics of it?

willsy

27th April 2007, 09:15

This 335 is the petrol one. The Diesel isnt far behind though.

Yep its a smaller turbo eliminating the lag :)

saxodan

27th April 2007, 09:19

Sounds great mate, any pics of it?

Didnt get any pics as dad woke me up saying get some clothes on quick to go in it.

Sounds like a nice car

johnny_vts

27th April 2007, 09:23

This 335 is the petrol one. The Diesel isnt far behind though.

Yep its a smaller turbo eliminating the lag :)

The 335d is 286bhp (think petrol is 301).

I decided to take the tax hit and order one as a company car instead of the 330d. The performance is incredible.

Recovery

27th April 2007, 09:26

Sounds awesome mate.. lucky :P

Ste

27th April 2007, 13:09

Whats the Fastest cop car?

How much are the BM'z?

Sounds like a monster.....

liamk15

27th April 2007, 13:11

sounds nice.

But i wouldnt like to be in the back of one :n:

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 13:13

Its absolutely mental aswel if you turn off the traction control spins in 3rd gear still lol

I've never understood why people find it good that I can will spin its wheels in 3rd, 4th, 5th etc etc gear ?

I'd much rather have a car, where you can actaully use the engine to its full potential, and put the power down onto the road, and accelerate.

Spinning Wheels are for 1.1 Saxo owners in a Mac D's car park.

R4T

27th April 2007, 13:17

sounds good mate,hows the saxo coming along sorry biut of topic lol

R4T

27th April 2007, 13:18

I've never understood why people find it good that I can will spin its wheels in 3rd, 4th, 5th etc etc gear ?

I'd much rather have a car, where you can actaully use the engine to its full potential, and put the power down onto the road, and accelerate.

Spinning Wheels are for 1.1 Saxo owners in a Mac D's car park.

he never stated it was good he stated it does spin into 3rd gear!!

minxymears

27th April 2007, 13:19

I've never understood why people find it good that I can will spin its wheels in 3rd, 4th, 5th etc etc gear ?

I'd much rather have a car, where you can actaully use the engine to its full potential, and put the power down onto the road, and accelerate.

Spinning Wheels are for 1.1 Saxo owners in a Mac D's car park.

he wasnt bragging saying it does it all the time, im sure it puts the power down extremely well.... he was just using it as an indicator of its power

Robb

27th April 2007, 13:20

^ this is true.

hes just stating that by wheel spinning in 3rd shows the amount of power the car has.

edit too slow.

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 13:25

So if the wheels spinning up is an indicator of power, the Ka I part own must not have any power, as that doesn't spin its wheels, it just launches and grips ?

Strange theory, but each ot there own.

R4T

27th April 2007, 13:29

well if you dont agree with wheels spinning why are you trying to make the ka spin?

R4T

27th April 2007, 13:30

FTW ka's dont have power pwned now shut up

minxymears

27th April 2007, 13:35

So if the wheels spinning up is an indicator of power, the Ka I part own must not have any power, as that doesn't spin its wheels, it just launches and grips ?

Strange theory, but each ot there own.

stop bein such an arsy tw*t .... go watch the top fuel dragsters at santa pod light their wheels up and say they havent got power

R4T

27th April 2007, 13:36

stop bein such an arsy tw*t .... go watch the top fuel dragsters at santa pod light their wheels up and say they havent got power

agreed!!!!

pwned twice in 5minutes haha

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 13:50

well if you dont agree with wheels spinning why are you trying to make the ka spin?

Where did I say I wanted the Ka to spin ?

FTW ka's dont have power pwned now shut up

Fair do i'll hold my hands up, 170 BHP isn't that much power on paper, but when the Ka is lighter than most things on the road, its enough power to make it move fast enough.

How many Saxo's on here will boast a better 0 - 60 and power to weight ratio than our Ka ?

And how is me posting my opinion, and then speaking about the different ways of looking at my opinion, being PWNED ?

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 13:52

stop bein such an arsy tw*t .... go watch the top fuel dragsters at santa pod light their wheels up and say they havent got power

Are you reading a different post to the one you quoted ?

I didn't mention anything about Drag cars, my only comment was the fact it makes me smile that people boast about a car being great because it breaks traction.

To me that makes a car badly designed.

R4T

27th April 2007, 13:53

So if the wheels spinning up is an indicator of power, the Ka I part own must not have any power, as that doesn't spin its wheels, it just launches and grips

i must part own,so how do you know it dosnt spin if you havnt tried?

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 13:55

so how do you know it dosnt spin if you havnt tried?

Why haven't I tried it ?

I haven't driven this version of the Ka, but the previous one, that first ran the RS Lump didn't spin, its just went.

minxymears

27th April 2007, 13:58

EVERY single high powered car WILL at some point spin its wheels, so every single car is badly designed is it? And as KAM stated earlier, optimum grip is reached at a slight spin and Willsy didnt say oh its great it wheel spins.... HE WAS USING IT AS AN INDICATOR OF THE POWER OF THE CAR

minxymears

27th April 2007, 13:58

Why haven't I tried it ?

I haven't driven this version of the Ka, but the previous one, that first ran the RS Lump didn't spin, its just went.

id be worried if had an RS lumped KA and it wouldnt spin up

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 14:03

id be worried if had an RS lumped KA and it wouldnt spin up

Why ?

When you built an RS Turbo Ka, what spec did you build it to, and why did you struggle getting power down ?

I've never understood why people find it good that I can will spin its wheels in 3rd, 4th, 5th etc etc gear ?

See above for my post again, as it seems people have the idea to take it out of context, or twist the words for there own benefit.

My comment was a sweeping generalisation as to what I have seen in the modified car community, I haven't mentioned a person by name, or said this is gospel.

I made a comment on my own experiences, If free speech is frowned upon on here, and you should only post what every member agrees with, then its a poor state of affairs.

minxymears

27th April 2007, 14:10

But by saying what you said in this thread, one would rightly presume that it was directed at Willsy the creator of the thread and at what he said.
Well when the so called free speech is directed at a respected member of the forum in a manner that would seem like your having a dig, as a new member, then yeah that is frowned upon, we've had quite a few t*ssers coming on and making shirty, sarcastic comments trying to disrupt what id say is the best forum Ive been on.

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 14:15

But by saying what you said in this thread, one would rightly presume that it was directed at Willsy the creator of the thread and at what he said.

If you, or other forum users are paranoid then thats not my fault.

If someone posted on a topic i'd made, i'd probably be open minded enough to read there opinion, and question what was said, not jump in with abusive accusations.

we've had quite a few t*ssers coming on

This being an example, if I chose to I could assume your calling me a tosser, but I wont.

You don't know me, so In my opinion cannot make a valid point on me, or whether am a tosser.

I came on here as a few of your members I know personally, had told me what a good site this was, so far i'd say I'd been lied to.

The small minority i've encountered here are helping me make the judgement its a verry narrow midned childish site.

If your wanting to have a forum that is seen as clique run, and doesn't welcome new members you've gone about it perfectly.

minxymears

27th April 2007, 14:17

I was giving a reason for the responses that youve had to your comment, and why people are feeling the way that they are

R4T

27th April 2007, 15:04

problem is your posting and talking crap natty,rs powered ka and it never spun,your living in coo coo land fool

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 15:09

problem is your posting and talking crap natty,rs powered ka and it never spun,your living in coo coo land fool

Have you built, driven, or even seen a RS Turbo Converted Ka ?

If not how can you be so quick to judge ?

Would you like a rolling video of this car once its finished ?

Lots of grip, no overhang of substantial weight past the tyres, and the ability to drive make this car great for standing starts, and i'll prove it.

johnny_vts

27th April 2007, 15:11

Have you built, driven, or even seen a RS Turbo Converted Ka ?

If not how can you be so quick to judge ?

Would you like a rolling video of this car once its finished ?

Lots of grip, no overhang of substantial weight past the tyres, and the ability to drive make this car great for standing starts, and i'll prove it.

:gives:

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 15:14

andymanc

27th April 2007, 15:15

bloody hell, theres no need for an egotistical war over this.

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 15:18

bloody hell, theres no need for an egotistical war over this.

I agree.

I thought i'd made a general non abusive post, to express a personnal opinion of mine.

Next thing I know i'm being accused of talking shit, or knowing nothing, and the so called more respected forum members are acting like spoilt kids.

The treatment of new members on this site is disgusting.

Scott

27th April 2007, 15:18

Natty_BTTOS

27th April 2007, 15:22

The only reason your ka does not spin up is due to how its being driven or the clutch is slipping. You know for a fact if you were to get you set the revs up at say 5k rpm and let the clutch out immediately then it would spin its wheels so lets get off this road now.

I also dont think willsy in this instance was trying to say that it made the car great/powerful etc etc etc etc merely stating a fact that if the TCS was off it would spin its wheels in 3rd.

But why would i sit at 5K RPM, then try set off?

Yes it would spin then, but in every day driving, a sudden increase in power will see the car accelerate as i'd hope, not BREAK traction and spin up through the gears.

The point am making, is if your driving a car, then whilst in motion want to increase the engine output, i'd want a car that transfers this to the road, not spin up.

andymanc

27th April 2007, 15:22

i agree, a 'power trip' culture operates on this site. new people are not respected and why on earth have i just lost rep, for having an opinion on holiday destinations? pathetic.

johnny_vts

27th April 2007, 15:24

I find it fantastic when in the middle of a reasonable debate, the more devoid of intellect have to resort to a simple smiley.

Never mind Johnny, its nice to know you have seen sense and backed down when your out your depth.

You chav kids in finance bought Saxo's give me a laugh :)

Ignoramus non excusi.

I was fortunate enough to manage to afford my Saxo without resorting to finance, admittedly it did only cost me £100.

Scott

27th April 2007, 15:24

But why would i sit at 5K RPM, then try set off?

Yes it would spin then, but in every day driving, a sudden increase in power will see the car accelerate as i'd hope, not BREAK traction and spin up through the gears.

The point am making, is if your driving a car, then whilst in motion want to increase the engine output, i'd want a car that transfers this to the road, not spin up.

I know exactly what your saying. Not at any point though did he say he thought this made the car great/powerful etc... you assumed that he meant that, it was a mere factual reference he was making that it spun up its wheels...

R4T

27th April 2007, 15:30

i agree, a 'power trip' culture operates on this site. new people are not respected and why on earth have i just lost rep, for having an opinion on holiday destinations? pathetic.

lol there is more to life than losing rep mate

who cares every1 that has replied in this thread has expressed there opinion nobody sets out to pick on newbies,if you dont like it....

saxodan

27th April 2007, 15:31

i agree, a 'power trip' culture operates on this site. new people are not respected and why on earth have i just lost rep, for having an opinion on holiday destinations? pathetic.

no you didnt, you lost a rep in this thread becuase I dont like you-

No need to reply with - No one likes you retort.

at least spell it right

KamRacing

27th April 2007, 15:33

wow you've come here flying two feet first!
So you dont like chav kids in finance bought saxo's.....

it begs the question. Why are you here at all?
So a car can break traction in third,its just an indication of power vs traction and should be taken like water off a ducks back. For a FWD its pretty easy to wheelspin so if you can't its either got no power or not much combined with slicks or something. you don't put an RS lump into a rollerskate to pootle down the shops. Maybe when you have built the car you will find out how a high power fwd car really drives.

Sometimes you have to be polite and treat people with a little more respect to get some in return. you are not doing well so far so drop the agression and join the fun if thats your real intention.

R4T

27th April 2007, 15:33

no you didnt, you lost a rep in this thread becuase I dont like you-

No need to reply with - No one likes you retort.

at least spell it right

well there you go an honest opinion,now saxodan will get badmouthed for typing what he thinks,now that is sad!! interesting ill keep an eye out on this thread!

andymanc

27th April 2007, 15:34

mate, what are you actually on about?

R4T

27th April 2007, 15:36

mate, what are you actually on about?

i could ask you the same

andymanc

27th April 2007, 15:38

im not talking about what your saying, i was asking saxo dan with that'no you didnt, you lost a rep in this thread becuase I dont like you-

No need to reply with - No one likes you retort.

at least spell it right'

rant
__________________

R4T

27th April 2007, 15:43

i agree, a 'power trip' culture operates on this site. new people are not respected and why on earth have i just lost rep, for having an opinion on holiday destinations? pathetic.

so andy you mean yourself yeh? every new person is respected on this site as are current members,every1 also has a chance they f**k it up by talking a load of bollocks saying a ka with an RS engine will not spin!! this is the best car site i have ever been on,newbies get made very welcome,the bullshitters get what is cming to them

R4T

27th April 2007, 15:43

andymanc

27th April 2007, 15:45

R4T

27th April 2007, 15:47

im talking in general, not just about this post. i just believe some people dont accept opinions. some peoples opinions are stated with too much aggression. thats all

sorry to ruffle any feathers its just my opinion and on that note ill leave it.
andy

but some people's opinions will be harsh some wont! your telling me people that are harsh dont accept opinions,but your not accepting the harsh opinions so you have just shot yourself in the foot there mate,thousands of people registered on this site do you expect every1 to agree with you?