greg_r Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 It's the torque that makes the E31 with M73 engine a stock fire-breathing autobahn monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Funny stuff. Uhhh that's an E38. And certainly a different beast (smaller differential rear, etc) than E31. It's all about torque not HP Your E24 M/// CSi would've been a good example of what fast was all about in the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Funny stuff. Uhhh that's an E38. And certainly a different beast (smaller differential rear, etc) than E31. It's all about torque not HP Your E24 M/// CSi would've been a good example of what fast was all about in the 80s. Sorry - it was your 'fire breathing' comment that just hit my funny bone - couldn't resist I agree with you btw - I dunno where the idea came from that BMWs had no torque... (not that I'm a big Beemer fan btw - as you'll see if you've read the thread). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 YOU WANT FIRE BREATHING???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 No decent torque? It's the torque that makes the stock E31 a fire-breathing autobahn cruising monster. Remove the USA-spec limiter and, well... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUSmr8DvZEM the Cessna 172R I fly could start to fall apart at that speed fastest I've been was 244km/h (300zx) - that is freaky fast breaking 300km/h and passing traffic as if it was parked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Tssssk, fastest I've been was 1000 km/h, in a plain towards the Carribean, asked if they couldn't go faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Nice goat John, very nice. The Carger ain't bad either. Yes Alpha, somehow I think 300 is a little beond VNE for a 172. Beond what it could achive in a vertical dive I suspect. It'd break up first :-) Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 YOU WANT FIRE BREATHING???!!! Damn, I remember when some of those were new cars. I made a deal on a red 1970 Dodge Charger 440 6 pack, $2500 and my 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire in trade. I backed out at the last minute and sold my car for $1200, and bought a 1965 Corvette Roadster, 327/300 hp, 4 spd with road pipes and two tops for $1500. Loved that car. Wish I had it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Nice goat John, very nice. The Carger ain't bad either. Yes Alpha, somehow I think 300 is a little beond VNE for a 172. Beond what it could achive in a vertical dive I suspect. It'd break up first :-) Col. Col. did I miss the part when you told us you were a pilot? uttering VNE must be proof of that actually the 172 Vne is about 308km/hr or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm a qualified Load Master not a pilot tho I can fly and have ground taxi permits for most heavy props. Been a long time since I'v been in a Cessna tho. Last Cessna I flew accoeding to my logs was a Bird Dog in '98. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hey John. When the containers arrive here's how NOT to do it. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm a qualified Load Master not a pilot tho I can fly and have ground taxi permits for most heavy props. Been a long time since I'v been in a Cessna tho. Last Cessna I flew accoeding to my logs was a Bird Dog in '98. Col. ah, very interesting - I guess you would know all the Vne's for many aircraft. Bird Dog is a tandem 2 seater right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 ah, very interesting - I guess you would know all the Vne's for many aircraft. Bird Dog is a tandem 2 seater right? Ya, its printed on the little dymo label on the dash above the ASI :-) BD is indeed a little 2 seater. Mill version of the 150 (sort of) with a few extra horses and more wing and flap area enableing lower stall speed plus a perspex floor between your legs. That one was VH-KMQ now long gone, I hope! Log remarks on dash nearly falling out and stuck fuel drain requiring attn during preflight. I used to carry a tin of 2 and 4 BA screws around in for years. A habit picked up from DC-3 days. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 lol - I should feel fortunate to fly a '96 model then although that window in the floor sounds like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm a qualified Load Master LOL, that is what I chant to myself as I sit on the toilet each morning... "I am the Load Master, I am the Load Master..." Hey John. When the containers arrive here's how NOT to do it. Col. Actually, that is kind of cool, in a weird way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Kinda cool, yes. defendable, no. you would be relying on your perimiter not being breached and eventualy we would run out of noobs to throw at it. BTW, exactly how many noobs can you fit in two containers? Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Kinda cool, yes. defendable, no. you would be relying on your perimiter not being breached and eventualy we would run out of noobs to throw at it. BTW, exactly how many noobs can you fit in two containers? Col. Depends of the breasts, are they big or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Onz, how many noob FMs do think there are? I hate to tell you but all my current noob army 'cruits are male. Besids, using females as cannon fodder just ain't nice. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Onz, how many noob FMs do think there are? I hate to tell you but all my current noob army 'cruits are male. Besids, using females as cannon fodder just ain't nice. Col. Depends on yhe cannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well f.uck. Just had an email from the company's insurers - they are refusing to pay the claim on my car (the one that was hit by the tree). Sods. This means I have to start again with my own insurance company - and I can see legal action against the company's insurers happening down the line, as there IS liability there (and there are other vehicles involved - including an agricultural vehicle owned by the company). Gawd knows how long this is going to drag on - I'm seriously considering just buying a replacement now and arguing about it later. I'll make up my mind when I've calmed down a bit. In the meantime, I think a beer or five is called for, so I'm heading off to the pub fairly shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well f.uck. Just had an email from the company's insurers - they are refusing to pay the claim on my car (the one that was hit by the tree). Sods. This can only mean one thing: God wants you to buy a Twingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greg_r Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 This can only mean one thing: God wants you to buy a Twingo Gawd - reminds me of the first courtesy car I was loaned after the 'incident'. It was far from being a courtesy - more of a 'sullen insolence' car. Looked like something a smurf would drive. Felt like driving a shopping trolley with one missing wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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