My point is, a car that weighs 1500kg+- is not an issue at all if it's agile.
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My point is, a car that weighs 1500kg+- is not an issue at all if it's agile.
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You didnt do a very good job of making that point.Originally Posted by Ingolstadt
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yupe, i guess so.... i know you will reply defending the V8s, but i forgot to put in V8 GT cars.... anyway, good that you made me make my point clear.
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Most cars still apply, either way them having a V8 has nothing to do with the total weight.yupe, i guess so.... i know you will reply defending the V8s, but i forgot to put in V8 GT cars.... anyway, good that you made me make my point clear.
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Maybe I've misinterpreted the above, but are you claiming that most manufacturer's V8 engines are no heavier than their 6cyl engines?
What about 6cyl vs V8 Fords (eg Mustang or Falcon) that are saddled by Ford's porky Modular V8? Likewise the optional all-alloy V8 that Holden uses clearly adds to total weight over the all-alloy V6 variants, and its a similar story with the 6cyl vs V8 versions of Chrysler 300C, BMWs, Mercedes, etc etc
Perhaps there may be a current V8 engine that is no heavier than the manufacturer's corresponding 6cyl, or a current V8-powered vehicle model that is no heavier in total weight than its otherwise same-spec 6cyl version .. but I can't think of one ATM. Can you give us an example?
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No, im saying just because the car has a V8 doesnt mean its going to be heavy.Maybe I've misinterpreted the above, but are you claiming that most manufacturer's V8 engines are no heavier than their 6cyl engines?
What about 6cyl vs V8 Fords (eg Mustang or Falcon) that are saddled by Ford's porky Modular V8? Likewise the optional all-alloy V8 that Holden uses clearly adds to total weight over the all-alloy V6 variants, and its a similar story with the 6cyl vs V8 versions of Chrysler 300C, BMWs, Mercedes, etc etc
Perhaps there may be a current V8 engine that is no heavier than the manufacturer's corresponding 6cyl, or a current V8-powered vehicle model that is no heavier in total weight than its otherwise same-spec 6cyl version .. but I can't think of one ATM. Can you give us an example?
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Fair enough
But its almost always going to be more heavy
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More heavy than what?Fair enough
But its almost always going to be more heavy
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Heavier than what the total weight would otherwise be if 'it' was equipped with a lighter motor, eg my car examples in previous post
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Sure if it were a lighter engine, assuing nothing else heavier was added. But because its a smaller displacement engine doesnt mean its lighter. Keep in mind with the upgraded models, if they are heavier its not just due to the engine (if the engine is any heavier). Beefing up the suspension, rest of drivetrain, maybe cooling system, also options like electric gizmos and such.
I wouldnt be at all surprised if GMs DOHC V6 was heavier than the LSx engines.
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The a=only thing I have against SkYLinEZS!1!! is the over pumped owners thinking they can take on anything
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ok ok ok...... i see everyone is not really appreciating the skyline technology. ''its fat and over-priced'' ''its ugly''. But what are you guys comparing the car too????? compared to a enzo, or Mclaren F1? yea the skyline IS ugly.. the Designers didnt make this car to be smooth! some of you guys need to read up on the designers and what nissan wanted to accomplish at the end with the skylines... at its time 95 - 99.. skylines were about ...$60 -$80 thousand.. probably more.. but with a little modifications... it can keep up with cars twice thier ticket price..... now..if people get thes cars and RICE them up...then every car is a victem of that.. i dislike Hondas..because here in Miami.. EVERYone has one and 85 % of the time they fl_lck them up with lights, stickers, and rims... and still not that fast.. but i still respect hondas motor company.. but not the people who drive them..//.. on top machines.. of out time.. skylines are up there... .........
Turbo; a cars best friend.....
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Wow... no one gave a damn about your lucid rant. Anything can keep up with a car twice its price range with modifications.
I'm dropping out to create a company that starts with motorcycles, then cars, and forty years later signs a legendary Brazilian driver who has a public and expensive feud with his French teammate.
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Gee's your a shit talker KOR. You probably havnt even driven a car yet.
I completely agree with nismo. Skylines provide quality performance for a fraction of the price.
RUF CTR Yellowbird is what dreams are made of
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yeah, but that's tarnished more than a little bit by the billion other people/lebs that drive them
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