Ekona Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 No probs, I didn't know myself until about 2 years ago when someone mentioned it elsewhere on the interweb, and I then rushed to go look it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) On 14/10/2014 at 11:24, Ekona said: Not saying that Doc doesn't though, he's one of the more knowledge guys I know! Cheers for that, I actually didnt bother as a) I know the Mercs arent laggy, my brother had one and 2) its an an automatic luxobarge, its hardly going to be developed for the sharpest response. I guessed he was probably referring to boost threshold. Amusingly, theres a Clarkson clip that perfectly demonstrates the difference between lag and threshold, its amusing as he is trying to prove the exact opposite. From about 1:20 here: Edited October 14, 2014 by docwra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 11:47, docwra said: On 14/10/2014 at 11:24, Ekona said: Not saying that Doc doesn't though, he's one of the more knowledge guys I know! Cheers for that, I actually didnt bother as a) I know the Mercs arent laggy, my brother had one and 2) its an an automatic luxobarge, its hardly going to be developed for the sharpest response. I guessed he was probably referring to boost threshold. Amusingly, theres a Clarkson clip that perfectly demonstrates the difference between lag and threshold, its amusing as he is trying to prove the exact opposite. From about 1:20 here: exactly the example I thought of when the lag chat started, he complains about the lag tut tut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 And yet J. Clarkson esq. is the main source of motoring information for at least 95% of the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Sad, isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 13:19, docwra said: And yet J. Clarkson esq. is the main source of INCORRECT motoring information for at least 95% of the country Corrected that for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Still rather watch him than Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaveney Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Mike Brewer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 He's a comedian isn't he Like the chuckle brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 the only way to get a conclusive comprehensive answer to any question is to post a thread on here tyres anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Due to unforced action I have been informed my answer is always mpss from now on Edited October 14, 2014 by StevoD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 i like remoulds or if i push the boat out ..part worn what car should i buy ? how the hell do i know ! i dont know you're likes/dislikes or needs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 14:01, GIXXERUK said: i like remoulds or if i push the boat out ..part worn what car should i buy ? how the hell do i know ! i dont know you're likes/dislikes or needs ! Pah, not a true enthusiast, you forgot crossply Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 14:32, zxrob said: On 14/10/2014 at 14:01, GIXXERUK said: i like remoulds or if i push the boat out ..part worn what car should i buy ? how the hell do i know ! i dont know you're likes/dislikes or needs ! Pah, not a true enthusiast, you forgot crossply Rob Ill hang my head in shame Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 14:36, GIXXERUK said: On 14/10/2014 at 14:32, zxrob said: On 14/10/2014 at 14:01, GIXXERUK said: i like remoulds or if i push the boat out ..part worn what car should i buy ? how the hell do i know ! i dont know you're likes/dislikes or needs ! Pah, not a true enthusiast, you forgot crossply Rob Ill hang my head in shame Rob And so you should Sad thing is, I can actually remember them Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaveney Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 So is my 350z quicker than a Astra VRX after reading all of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 15:31, Kaveney said: So is my 350z quicker than a Astra VRX after reading all of this not a chance, if i came on this forum looking to buy a 350z ...I wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I got beaten by a bike the other day! I raced him all the way to 4mph! Does this mean I have a problem? Should I sell the 350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamess115 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 15:36, AliveBoy said: I got beaten by a bike the other day! I raced him all the way to 4mph! Does this mean I have a problem? Should I sell the 350? Sell it dude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 15:36, AliveBoy said: I got beaten by a bike the other day! I raced him all the way to 4mph! Does this mean I have a problem? Should I sell the 350? did he pass you whilst you where busy playing in the gravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 On 14/10/2014 at 15:36, AliveBoy said: I got beaten by a bike the other day! I raced him all the way to 4mph! Does this mean I have a problem? Should I sell the 350? Clearly you're using the wrong fuel with mixed tyres and you don't know what the redline is 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 spooted a monte carlo version of the fabia RS yesterday. looked sh!te Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Guessing that it flew past you on a straight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 On 15/10/2014 at 12:37, Ceejay29 said: Guessing that it flew past you on a straight? Think so, was going too quick for me to get a good close look. May of been a Ferrari. Not sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 On 15/10/2014 at 12:51, WINKJ said: On 15/10/2014 at 12:37, Ceejay29 said: Guessing that it flew past you on a straight? Think so, was going too quick for me to get a good close look. May of been a Ferrari. Not sure similar shape, understandable mistake 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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