mxxpunkxx!:
^^ Not really ! Just last week, I was cruising lightly at just 100kph on Lagos' 3rd Mainland bridge.
And this 02 Honda Accord (Babyboy)with a V6 engine came from nowhere and zoomed past.
He flashed his hazard which got me pissed off, and i floored the pedal. There's a speed limiter on my car
As long as I'm in D, i don't go beyond 120kph . . So i downshifted from D --> 3 ---> 2
And the tachometer was playing in the red zone already. You know how d story ends.
I want a practical session though.

yungboss: Siena and co, the official 1/4 time for the 335i is 13.6sec. I guess the v8 Audi will not be a second quicker...if not slower! The 335i is faster than the e46 M3...someone should post the official stats of the v8 Audi...V8 isn't equal to 'faster' against the I-6...

I've done the standing quarter at Santa Pod in an RS6 at 12,26. Pretty respectable for a station wagon that tips the scales at 1,975 kilos.

You're getting things mixed up here. I'm not referring to the Audi A8 with the 4,2 V8.

I'm referring to the Audi RS6. The only thing it has in common with the Audi A8 is it has a V8 motor, but there the similarities end. The RS6 is a blown engine, with two fat snails, one per bank.

It's like saying the E39 BMW M5 is the same as an E39 540i. Yes, both V8, but very different. You should know that.

The Audi A8 4,2 V8 is not a sport-oriented car, neither does Audi describe it as such. It's a luxury cruiser, so not really comparable with the 335i.

And lastly, I never said V8 equates to faster than an I6. I read power graphs, I look at power-to-weight. I look not only at peak torque, but also at torque "under the curve", all of which determine how quick a car really is.

Siena:

I've done the standing quarter at Santa Pod in my RS6 at 12,26. Pretty respectable for a station wagon that tips the scales at 1,975 kilos.

You're getting things mixed up here. I'm not referring to the Audi A8 with the 4,2 V8.

I'm referring to the Audi RS6. The only thing it has in common with the Audi A8 is it has a V8 motor, but there the similarities end. The RS6 is a blown engine, with two fat snails, one per bank.

It's like saying the E39 BMW M5 is the same as an E39 540i. Yes, both V8, but very different. You should know that.

The Audi A8 4,2 V8 is not a sport-oriented car, neither does Audi describe it as such. It's a luxury cruiser, so not really comparable with the 335i.

And lastly, I never said V8 equates to faster than an I6. I read power graphs, I look at power-to-weight. I look not only at peak torque, but also at torque "under the curve", all of which determine how quick a car really is.

yungboss:
if your ride is electronically limited to 120km/h, how have you won races against BMWs...or other 6cyl engines...so we cannot race! 120km/h wont give us results...the 323ci is limited at 144mph...

Again bro, you're getting things muddled.

Maximum and Limited speed are two very different scenarios.

The 323ci has a maximum velocity of 144mph. It is not limited electronically or mechanically to 144mph. That is literally as fast as the car will go, with the stock wheels and gearing. Put larger wheels on, and raise the gearing, it will go faster, removing spoilers that create drag will up the maximum velocity even more.

The E46 M3 has a Limited belocity of 155,3mph. The restrictor is electronic, the engine has the capability to power the car to a higher maximum velocity, but it's kept in check. If the gearing was made higher, the maximum will NOT increase. The increase in gearing will only affect how quickly the car reaches its maximum. In this case, it'll take longer to hit 155,3mph.

The only way the maximum velocity of the 323ci can be increased is by increasing horsepower.

The only way the maximum velocity of the M3 can be increased is by having the speed limiter removed, by software / remap. Increasing the output of the M3 by even 20%, and leaving the limiter in place will not increase maximum velocity. It'll just get there quicker.

yungboss:
to mxxpunkxxx, suprise you outsmart the setup of your car, nice one. Is the manual spec of the Altima common? But the 3.5 se v6 is lighning quick!

mxxpunkxx!:


I don't push a wow car. I posted the specs sometimes ago (as below);
but one thing I know for sure; you'd never see my brake lights . . .

Make: NISSAN
Model: ALTIMA
Model year: 2003.
Engine size: 2,5 S

Siena:

I've done the standing quarter at Santa Pod in my RS6 at 12,26. Pretty respectable for a station wagon that tips the scales at 1,975 kilos.

You're getting things mixed up here. I'm not referring to the Audi A8 with the 4,2 V8.

I'm referring to the Audi RS6. The only thing it has in common with the Audi A8 is it has a V8 motor, but there the similarities end. The RS6 is a blown engine, with two fat snails, one per bank.

It's like saying the E39 BMW M5 is the same as an E39 540i. Yes, both V8, but very different. You should know that.

The Audi A8 4,2 V8 is not a sport-oriented car, neither does Audi describe it as such. It's a luxury cruiser, so not really comparable with the 335i.

And lastly, I never said V8 equates to faster than an I6. I read power graphs, I look at power-to-weight. I look not only at peak torque, but also at torque "under the curve", all of which determine how quick a car really is.

Emperoh:

Now that's my main worry. I do love the performance but i am conscious of fuel.
In fact, my initial idea was to do a 2007 Accord; the beauty and engine sound as well as handling was just irristible,
How good is the E46 sound system compared to the Accord?

How poor is the 318i E46?

Emperoh:

Sorry Yungboss, see the quote. It was actually on this thread. You missed it

yungboss:
okay got that. Well i haven't accessed the sound quality from the Accord's speakers, but i do know the that the one in my e46 is very powerful, better than a corolla's. If you know the clk 430's sound system it is close to that,atleast that's the one i know. I dont know about the 318...unless you want me to compare that of the accord with the bmw, i'l do that before i leave office as my colleagues have the accord you refered.

That will be cool mehn! Do the comparison and revert please.
That Accord dey do me many things. I see it in my dreams. The other car i like that much is the 2003-2005 Audi A4.
The Audi Symphony Sound System on it and the interior design gives me hard on
These are the only two cars standing between me and my BWM 325xi or 330i
03 - 05 Station Wagon!

xerotop:

the bmw 335i is fast, but i dont think it can put up with the audi a8.
u r talking abt a 4.2 ltr v8 twin turbo against a 3.0 ltr I6 twin turbo.
u dont stand a chance mr youngboss.
i once had a race with a friend from bauchi to jos with my e46 '01' 328i and his '05 accord EOD v6. the accord flawed my e46 on a staight line, but for the bends on jos road frm bauchi, he couldnt cope.
bmws r made for the curves, and dats y i wont drive anything else.
my friend wld av been late if he had not accepted his fate.

but i tell u those japs r fast especially the v6, germans all d way

Zeroid105: Guy, that '05 EOD should have been on same route with '05 330i or even 325i. 328i ended in '2000/01. Bimmers are racing machines. Damatians get sick when not as active as they should, so are the BIMMERS.

Emperoh:

Cool, i accept. But why is it the Japs don't do well at curves COMPARED TO GERMAN MACHINES?

The, gimme you idea on this even though you are die hard Audi fan.
At a much younger age, say 06-08 era, i was dead in love with the Audi A4 1.8 liter engine turbo-charged.
But my coming in contact with BMW changed my love. . .

Now, this thread made me go thru some Audi pics i reserved. I intend a german ride soon.
So between an Audi A4 1.8 liter engine turbo-charged and a 318i both of 2003 - 2005, which would you advice for a rookie like me and then which can tolerate abuse more?

Emperoh: ^^^^^^

How far with the comparison? Where you able to do it?

Emperoh: I was asking cos the sound quality i have experienced in two 320is and 1 X5 left a lot to be desired
It was out right poor. And the X5 was bought brand new from Coscharis

XerXesNG:
Interesting thread.

I have an i4 '98 Audi A6.
Was on my way to Asaba from Benin sometime last year when this 07 V6 Accord came by, gave the normal stare down and zoomed off. You know what comes next. I chased and chased, and met him at about 170/180...he got there long before me of course.
However once there's a cluster of cars and trucks I always emerge first from it. We eventually got to Asaba at the same time. Literally side by side. He gestured a hat-off salute and went his way while I went mine.

His car was faster,accelerates quicker but despite mine being many years older and due to the speed limitation as a result of the nature of the road he didn't prove the point he wanted to when he initially gave me that look.

Basically, any car can get to 180. If you're racing on the highway, it boils down to the drivers' skill and ability to make those skilled overtakings a mere mortal wouldn't dare and would cringe and hold the interior door handle tightly if they were in your front seat.

Its not racing if you're just stepping on something and holding a steering on a straight line.


Anyway, I'm breaking up with my Audi for an E46 soon. I can't wait.

Emperoh:


I haven't done BMW that much, but i think i can give this a try given my experience with 3.5 liter V6 on toyota; Avalon, Camry and Sienna.
I think it's poor handling and very light body/shell. In fact, a four cylinder would have skidded off at that speed. But cos the V6 is heavier metal, it feels a little heavier. The Camry from experience, even the Avalon, are produced with light materials to reduce its weight and then conserve on fuel. So at speeds higher than 140km/h +, you have a 'flying' shell. Hence at bends, you are better off slowing down to avoid skidding off or a somersault. Now, if that was an 03-07 Honda Accord or more, be sure to see it eating the bend.

From my experience, the Honda is a lot heavier and the closest you can get to a German in terms of handling. This is why it consumes more fuel compared to the toyota. I have done 180km/h on a CR-V and a V6 Accord before. The highest i ever did on a toyota (Avalon) was 160km/h and 130km/h for the Camry. I just wasn't comfortable doing above that on a toyota since it felt a whole lot light and any little steering movement i feared, could see me in the bush

But my friend says he's done 200km/h on the 2002 Avalon but for a short stretch. (he was competing with an RRS 08 and a brand new 2012 elantra; of course he stood no chance with the RRS)

cecegorz:

200km/h on Nigerian road?
You must be the damn Speed daemon!

mxxpunkxx1:


I don't push a wow car. I posted the specs sometimes ago (as below);
but one thing I know for sure; you'd never see my brake lights . . .

Make: NISSAN
Model: ALTIMA
Model year: 2003.
Engine size: 2,5 S

chuka5000:


No enter road with that car oh. The engine go knock and then e go drift enter bush

mxxpunkxx1:


The same car that has done Lagos to Benin & Lagos to Port Harcourt
on countless occasions or which one you dey talk about ?

chuka5000:


I mean race, not travel