Lambos is cool too...
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hahaha hey automotive engineers arnt perfect but they sure know a hell lot more about how to build a world class super car than some random guy from the internet any day.
I don't think I even want to see what happens when random guy from the internet tries to design a bridge.
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Fanboi.... that was so clever! How does a 3 second differential on a 13 mile course prove anything about sophistication (or lack thereof)? You also 'cleverly' forgot to include the Murci LP640's lap time... man playdoh you were right, there's really no point in arguing.
I may be a fan of Lamborghini, but I'd rather be a fanboi than an e-hater.
I may be a fan of Lamborghini, but I'd rather be a fanboi than an e-hater.
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^That's because the LP-640 was actually slower. Call me whatever you like, you're still wrong.
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see for yourself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times
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see for yourself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times
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^That's because the LP-640 was actually slower.
see for yourself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times
see for yourself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times
I really don't have any desire to continue this argument... I can appreciate Lambos, you don't, fine. We can agree to disagree.
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-Source for manufacturer's test run? Not taking your word for it.
-If your claim is correct, that's a 3-second difference from the 571 horsepower Murcielago. 61 extra ponies translated into three seconds. Clearly this car is working with more power than it can effectively use, hence the original gripe with the AWD.
And for the irony:
Originally Posted by Catspaw
How does a 3 second differential on a 13 mile course prove anything about sophistication (or lack thereof)?
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Go ahead and love Lambos if you want, I have no problem with that. The point I was trying to make is that you just shouldn't love them (or demand that the rest of us do) because they're ungodly fast, because they aren't.
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gotta love random internet guy logic!
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playdoh, I think I like your logic better. Take your car, bore the engine for a 10% increase in horsepower. Then, if you drop only 3 seconds over 13 miles, blame the track! Then, overuse the word "random," fail at humor, and declare victory.
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unlike you, I am not trying to act like I know the reason why? or that I know better in whats best for the car than a team of world class automotive engineers.
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The Lambo's are great cars for looks, or stature they might be worth their price, but from any performance aspect, there is nothing they can do that an Evo can't do better. Including a sophisticated AWD system.
Lambo's can attract some hot girls I guess, but an Evo's got enough room to **** them in. /thread.
Lambo's can attract some hot girls I guess, but an Evo's got enough room to **** them in. /thread.
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The Lamborghini pictured is just as legit as the Ford GT. They are not rehashing old cars to cash in off their racing success 50 years ago as in the Ford GT. But, even if I could afford one I would still choose many other cars first. Either way the Lamborghini is a road car first and (Audi design or not) still very capable.
Don't forget the Murciélago R-GT did race and much earlier Lamboghini was an engine supplier for F1.
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That Ford GT you pictured has no racing history whats so ever. It's very capable but it's a retro mobile. The original Ford GT40 did have racing heritage.
The Lamborghini pictured is just as legit as the Ford GT. They are not rehashing old cars to cash in off their racing success 50 years ago as in the Ford GT. But, even if I could afford one I would still choose many other cars first. Either way the Lamborghini is a road car first and (Audi design or not) still very capable.
Don't forget the Murciélago R-GT did race and much earlier Lamboghini was an engine supplier for F1.
The Lamborghini pictured is just as legit as the Ford GT. They are not rehashing old cars to cash in off their racing success 50 years ago as in the Ford GT. But, even if I could afford one I would still choose many other cars first. Either way the Lamborghini is a road car first and (Audi design or not) still very capable.
Don't forget the Murciélago R-GT did race and much earlier Lamboghini was an engine supplier for F1.
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Here's the perfect answer to this threat: Stop talking like you own one!!!! You can't afford either GT or Lambo!!!! lol shame shame!!
You guys must have so much free time on your hands!!
You guys must have so much free time on your hands!!
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i think most of us would agree that lambos are sexy exotic, high-performance cars. that said, i think sql was just pointing out that lambo as a co doesn't have any racing history- which is a legitimate point.
that said, all the bickering is also what prevents this forum from getting boring.
that said, all the bickering is also what prevents this forum from getting boring.
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Speak for yourself. My last RV cost more than a GT. Spending 300k on a car is idiotic though, unless you've got mad money.
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Eheh, i got that.
Anyway getting back in topic i'm with you thinking that spending 200.000€ for a car is insane.
Then again, a lamborghini can be beautiful but at that price there are other alternatives with "heritage" that i'd enjoy more driving.
For instance both the gt2 and the gallardo superleggera haven't got a belt distribution and they use a chain and are serviced every 10.000km. An f430 scuderia is serviced every 15000 and has got a belt distribution wich is way more useful since the belt doesn't tend to lose tension like a metal chain.
Anyway getting back in topic i'm with you thinking that spending 200.000€ for a car is insane.
Then again, a lamborghini can be beautiful but at that price there are other alternatives with "heritage" that i'd enjoy more driving.
For instance both the gt2 and the gallardo superleggera haven't got a belt distribution and they use a chain and are serviced every 10.000km. An f430 scuderia is serviced every 15000 and has got a belt distribution wich is way more useful since the belt doesn't tend to lose tension like a metal chain.
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lol...I never said you worked at Mcdonalds..dude...lol .....But even if you're a director or an exe at some well-known company, that doesn't necessarily mean you have extra money lying around to buy a GT or lambo....
If you did, you wouldn't be here arguing with me or even driving an 8. You would be enjoying your "affordable GT". haha
So when you say your RV is worth more than a GT, thats same as you're saying you can afford a lambo cuz you have a house that is worth $500,000. ... .... ... lol..
If you did, you wouldn't be here arguing with me or even driving an 8. You would be enjoying your "affordable GT". haha
So when you say your RV is worth more than a GT, thats same as you're saying you can afford a lambo cuz you have a house that is worth $500,000. ... .... ... lol..
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