[PaLaKaT]

Originally Posted by dogears

I live 15 minutes from Atco. Raced there a lot years ago….. when I was there plenty of 10 and 11 second cars were running. Something off about your friends story.

Its not my friends story, we were together that time. I was running my scat pack while he was running his mustang. If i remember correctly they said that convertibles cant run that fast and must have a roll bar

[swisstype]

You win the internet today with this one!

Originally Posted by BayDriverSF

I need a car that I can refuel in 45 seconds flat in the middle of nowhere, sorry.

My EV friends brag about some hypothetical "0-60" scenario that would look cool on YouTube, but is illegal on public roads. Meanwhile, during road trips, they lag behind by 4-6 hours because they can't find a "supercharger". By the time they finally hobble in on 1% battery, late in the evening and mentally drained from "range anxiety", I've already checked into the hotel, explored the whole town, and had dinner. Then it's storytime about how lucky they feel that they made it at all. By then, I'm usually fast asleep. You can guess what happens the next morning. They can't get started until late afternoon, because the hotel only had a trickle charger that got turned off overnight, and some other EV guy was occupying the spot until 6am. After all that, my EV friends just borrow the wife's gasoline car for the next trip.

But hey, if you're just getting groceries in town, then EV is awesome. I once saw a Tesla beat a Lamborghini out of the Whole Foods parking lot. I don't think anyone really noticed though. They were all checking out the Lambo.

[Alessandro]

Originally Posted by Superjackson

You'd need to do 9 second flat in quarter mile to be comparable.. I guess you could if you get hybrid turbos and built motor lol. I think for gas cars to beat a plaid in acceleration for cheap, you could go with a TTRS, they can smoke the plaid with just a turbo upgrade.

can you show me a TTRS running 9.2?

[crypto]

Originally Posted by swisstype

You win the internet today with this one!

He'd win even harder if he actually has a gas station with pumps can fill up his tank in 45s. That'd be a world record for sure. 😂

[allmotor_2000]

Toying between the M5 CS and the Plaid.. both on order. Sold my low 8's Audi RS3 so not looking for something to break records.

Right now the Plaid is edging the M5 CS

[allmotor_2000]

Originally Posted by Alessandro

can you show me a TTRS running 9.2?

I can show you an RS3 running 8's and 203mph in the STANDING 1/2... go see my IG @allmotor_2000

[Used2be]

Originally Posted by allmotor_2000

Toying between the M5 CS and the Plaid.. both on order. Sold my low 8's Audi RS3 so not looking for something to break records.

Right now the Plaid is edging the M5 CS

You’re still around! Had all the fun you wanted with the RS3? Was it streetable at the end of development? For regular driving?

Buy the CS. If you don’t you’ll have to change your handle to All Voltage or something. Do you have the skills to modify the Plaid to go faster?

[irablumberg]

Based on recent 'ring reports, I am a bit disappointed with the Plaid. Specifically, the Plaid and the CS appear to have about the same 'ring time.

Why does this disappoint me? Because the Plaid is so much faster than the CS in a straight line (9.4 sec 1/4 versus 10.8 sec 1/4) it must not brake or corner as well as the CS if it has the same 'ring time despite the huge HP / acceleration advantage.

To be fair, the Plaid was running on its stock PS4 tires and the CS was running on track tires (PZero Corsa, I think). But still, the Plaid should have been faster. My sedan benchmarks are still the AMG GT 63S and the Porsche Panamerica Turbo S (and whatever other letters they add to the name these days). These are both 7 or 8 seconds faster on the 'ring than either the CS or the Plaid despite being slower in the 1/4.

I would have bought the AMG but I could not justify spending an extra $70k+ for a similarly equipped car that I don't plan to track. Nonetheless, I give huge props to AMG for building a 4 passenger sedan that weighs 4,600+ lbs and still does the 'ring faster than a 911 S.

[Neptune7]

The Porsche and AMG times are factory times Vs the M5 CS's. Based on other factory times vs SportAuto, the M5CS would likely post better times than either of those cars.

[irablumberg]

Originally Posted by Neptune7

The Porsche and AMG times are factory times Vs the M5 CS's. Based on other factory times vs SportAuto, the M5CS would likely post better times than either of those cars.

I'd like to believe that, but if that is the case, why is BMW not doing the factory drive and posting the results? Certainly BMW aspires to that result or why else would the headrest be embossed with the 'ring?

[Neptune7]

Originally Posted by irablumberg

I'd like to believe that, but if that is the case, why is BMW not doing the factory drive and posting the results? Certainly BMW aspires to that result or why else would the headrest be embossed with the 'ring?

That's a great question. Bmw hasn't really been as obsessed about ring times as Audi, Porsche, AMG, or Tesla. I haven't seen a factory time since the M4 GTS one. But there are videos of side by side comparos with the M5 CS posting better times than the Porsche, AMG etc.

[M5Rlz]

Originally Posted by irablumberg

Based on recent 'ring reports, I am a bit disappointed with the Plaid. Specifically, the Plaid and the CS appear to have about the same 'ring time.

Why does this disappoint me? Because the Plaid is so much faster than the CS in a straight line (9.4 sec 1/4 versus 10.8 sec 1/4) it must not brake or corner as well as the CS if it has the same 'ring time despite the huge HP / acceleration advantage.

To be fair, the Plaid was running on its stock PS4 tires and the CS was running on track tires (PZero Corsa, I think). But still, the Plaid should have been faster. My sedan benchmarks are still the AMG GT 63S and the Porsche Panamerica Turbo S (and whatever other letters they add to the name these days). These are both 7 or 8 seconds faster on the 'ring than either the CS or the Plaid despite being slower in the 1/4.

I would have bought the AMG but I could not justify spending an extra $70k+ for a similarly equipped car that I don't plan to track. Nonetheless, I give huge props to AMG for building a 4 passenger sedan that weighs 4,600+ lbs and still does the 'ring faster than a 911 S.

Eh I mean you can hear the same "disappointment" from Miata or Fiat or Alfa guys lol "why isn't a 100k+ super sedan as good around the ring as my tiny box"....

Plaid isn't a track car its a sedan that has battery power that can lay it down lol Its strange one would ask it to compete in that space when I don't think its ever been intended or marketed for that (and really not even the 1/4 mile times it puts up).

[AHall]

Originally Posted by 335iRlz

Eh I mean you can hear the same "disappointment" from Miata or Fiat or Alfa guys lol "why isn't a 100k+ super sedan as good around the ring as my tiny box"....

Plaid isn't a track car its a sedan that has battery power that can lay it down lol Its strange one would ask it to compete in that space when I don't think its ever been intended or marketed for that (and really not even the 1/4 mile times it puts up).

Not really strange as the M5 is continually compared to cars in different categories. I am waiting for the M5 vs F-35 fighter jet comparison. :

[Rippy]

Tesla is garbage, lifeless, zero curb appeal, no soul, no thanks.

[irablumberg]

Originally Posted by 335iRlz

Eh I mean you can hear the same "disappointment" from Miata or Fiat or Alfa guys lol "why isn't a 100k+ super sedan as good around the ring as my tiny box"....

Plaid isn't a track car its a sedan that has battery power that can lay it down lol Its strange one would ask it to compete in that space when I don't think its ever been intended or marketed for that (and really not even the 1/4 mile times it puts up).

If only Elon had not been touting fat-tired, wing-adorned prototypes running around the ring last year while he was spouting off about setting records for sedans. That set expectations rather high. Fast forward to today where Elon says the Plaid is good enough and maybe the aftermarket will take over to make it better on track.

Guess I have finally learned my lesson to avoid taking anything Elon says seriously until it is tested / verified by an independent third party.

[AmooManiak]

Originally Posted by allmotor_2000

Toying between the M5 CS and the Plaid.. both on order. Sold my low 8's Audi RS3 so not looking for something to break records.

Right now the Plaid is edging the M5 CS

Curious, are you the same allmotor from the Acurazine CL forums from the mid 2000s? Thought your name looked famliar. I remember you were always highly tuned (if you are the same person.)

[WickedBMW]

Originally Posted by AHall

Not really strange as the M5 is continually compared to cars in different categories. I am waiting for the M5 vs F-35 fighter jet comparison. :

Lol

[WickedBMW]

Originally Posted by Rippy

Tesla is garbage, lifeless, zero curb appeal, no soul, no thanks.

What Tesla is done for EVs is impressive. Lets be honest.

However, I WILL AGREE with you about the car.

[M5Rlz]

I ran a Y... Not on purpose it was a dumb kid trying to pass me in a 25 zone on a double solid

he got a nose out on me from initial and I just reeled him in...

At least he was smart enough to not try to take a turn with that tugboat. But def was impressed with the f90 holding is own from about 5-70 and then taking the lead

[irablumberg]

Originally Posted by 335iRlz

I ran a Y... Not on purpose it was a dumb kid trying to pass me in a 25 zone on a double solid

he got a nose out on me from initial and I just reeled him in...

At least he was smart enough to not try to take a turn with that tugboat. But def was impressed with the f90 holding is own from about 5-70 and then taking the lead

Not to take anything away from this victory, but I should hope you would win. The fastest Model Y is a low 12 to high 11 second car at best. An M5 should crush it.

[saifodeh]

These EV's are going to take over the world.

[WickedBMW]

Originally Posted by saifodeh

These EV's are going to take over the world.

If we continue on this green initiative path, we will all go back to horse and carriage in about 20 years.

And sail boats.