RE: Powerfully-built directors drive fastest
Discussion
Audi made the Quattro. In the 1980s the Audi Quattro spat flames in the face of its challengers and tore holes of fire through the dark forests of Wales in the RAC rally. They were driven by virile Vikings, some of whom really were called Stig, who drove like a Berserker on a wild stag night, then chatted calmly with the press as if they were actually one of the nice blokes from ABBA. These were the people with whom I wanted to be aligned: Fiercely competitive, polite, lunatics who won with a mix of technology, grace and good manners. They were quietly spoken rock stars who gave 100% because they weren’t stupid enough to think that 110% existed and never once did they complain about a curious numbness and lack of connection in the steering of their all-conquering quattros.
I have had 6 of them. I now have an annoying C63 AMG with too much technology telling me how I might die.
I have had 6 of them. I now have an annoying C63 AMG with too much technology telling me how I might die.
f328nvl said:
Audi made the Quattro. In the 1980s the Audi Quattro spat flames in the face of its challengers and tore holes of fire through the dark forests of Wales in the RAC rally. They were driven by virile Vikings, some of whom really were called Stig, who drove like a Berserker on a wild stag night, then chatted calmly with the press as if they were actually one of the nice blokes from ABBA. These were the people with whom I wanted to be aligned: Fiercely competitive, polite, lunatics who won with a mix of technology, grace and good manners. They were quietly spoken rock stars who gave 100% because they weren’t stupid enough to think that 110% existed and never once did they complain about a curious numbness and lack of connection in the steering of their all-conquering quattros.
I have had 6 of them. I now have an annoying C63 AMG with too much technology telling me how I might die.
I have had 6 of them. I now have an annoying C63 AMG with too much technology telling me how I might die.
One of the most entertaining posts I've read in quite some time!"Some of whom really were called Stig.."
Glade said:
Our VP of Ops has a Q7 and the word is he doesn't wear a seatbelt!
Though it's us middle management with 2.0 TDIs you should watch out for!
I can categorically confirm that this is bThough it's us middle management with 2.0 TDIs you should watch out for!
Edited by Glade on Wednesday 9th January 12:41
ks....No-one in their right mind would listen to the annoying beep in a Q7 telling you you are not wearing a seatbelt rather than not wearing one
Martian O said:
roadsweeper said:
...Fortunately, once said obstacle is cleared, nothing can stay with the might of the 335d. It's all about the torque you know.
I like playing with 335d drivers, quite funny seeing the big puff of diesel smoke as they try to confirm their directorship! 
On a serious note: nice garage! As I recover from my recent house purchase I'm split between a 997 911 Turbo and a Nissan GTR with the Lichfield 750bhp upgrade. The Porsche would seem classier but the GTR would be a monster.
How do you find the Turbo versus the 360 in terms of driving enjoyment?
roadsweeper said:
Martian O said:
roadsweeper said:
...Fortunately, once said obstacle is cleared, nothing can stay with the might of the 335d. It's all about the torque you know.
I like playing with 335d drivers, quite funny seeing the big puff of diesel smoke as they try to confirm their directorship! On a serious note: nice garage! As I recover from my recent house purchase I'm split between a 997 911 Turbo and a Nissan GTR with the Lichfield 750bhp upgrade. The Porsche would seem classier but the GTR would be a monster.
How do you find the Turbo versus the 360 in terms of driving enjoyment?
So here's a link from Legendary Threads just in case
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Alfanatic said:
Martian O has been around here for a little while now, but I suspect might not be familiar with the legend of the 335d (mapped). I don't see it mentioned as often as other PH legends such as the MX-5, tall, powerfully built directors with goatees and shaven heads, Red Bull and the ever popular ambiwlans.
So here's a link from Legendary Threads just in case
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
So here's a link from Legendary Threads just in case
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited to add: I'm only asking him how his 360 is to drive so I can compare and contrast it with my 335d al la Audit TTS.
Edited by roadsweeper on Wednesday 9th January 16:41
I am glad to see that the forum finds back to form an this rather useful topic.
As far as stereotypes are concerned. I do find them very telling.
Popular wisdom always has some truth in it. But this thread needs
a healthy dose of reality:
So, obviously I am one of those bad guys in a dark, fast Audi...
stretches of continental Autobahn. And over here class tensions are not nearly as strong
as they seem to be in the UK. (or this forum)
What I observe though is, that I have problems to make swift progress on the Autobahn when
in this car (or the 3-series). Trying not to revert to an overly agressive driving style,
I get constantly blocked and tackled by Kias and Ford Focus. Never experienced that in the
Volvo or my Italian cars. When I had a black 2000 rubber back Spider everyone made way for it,
assuming a Porsche was coming. (It often didn't have the panache to really go past those guys...)
There is a childish behaviour at play from both sides. Some of you guys wait for the
Audi Driver to flash his lights, so you can finally move over and give him the finger.
Thank you so much.
While I do try to takes this as a buddhist assignment to turn negativity into something
possitive while not equaly loosing my manners,I still feel sorry for te marvelous
piece of German engineering and Italian style (Walter DeSilva) I have the pleasure to
drive, to attract so much hate.
This thread made me think to put a custom made sticker on its hatch:
"THIS WAS MEANT TO BE A LANCIA THEMA 8.32 SW INTEGRALE, BUT FIAT DECIDED TO F*CK LANCIA UP
BIG TIME,INSTEAD."
Not many people would get it though.
But It might as well be part of the path to becoming a powerfully built director to learn to cope with this...I'd doubt though, that many directors drive a rather mundane Audi like mine. Over here they are in a 7-series or Cayenne So this bit of the stereotype is wrong.
I might even have a goatee, but have still to make do as a "manager" of some sorts, while most of my
hair is still where it belongs:
Martin 480 Turbo
P.S. If you are driving a leased Panamera on yellow plates on the german Autobahn around
Kassel, please be so kind and just move over. The Diesel Porker might not be as fast as
you think...
As far as stereotypes are concerned. I do find them very telling.
Popular wisdom always has some truth in it. But this thread needs
a healthy dose of reality:
- *
So, obviously I am one of those bad guys in a dark, fast Audi...
- Audi - Check !
- Dark - Check !
- S-Line - Yep !
- Director Bloke - Nope, not yet...
- In a hurry - You'd bet !
- Getting fined for speeding - ; )
- Having a goatee - Check !
- Being powerfully built - To modest to say
stretches of continental Autobahn. And over here class tensions are not nearly as strong
as they seem to be in the UK. (or this forum)
What I observe though is, that I have problems to make swift progress on the Autobahn when
in this car (or the 3-series). Trying not to revert to an overly agressive driving style,
I get constantly blocked and tackled by Kias and Ford Focus. Never experienced that in the
Volvo or my Italian cars. When I had a black 2000 rubber back Spider everyone made way for it,
assuming a Porsche was coming. (It often didn't have the panache to really go past those guys...)
There is a childish behaviour at play from both sides. Some of you guys wait for the
Audi Driver to flash his lights, so you can finally move over and give him the finger.
Thank you so much.
While I do try to takes this as a buddhist assignment to turn negativity into something
possitive while not equaly loosing my manners,I still feel sorry for te marvelous
piece of German engineering and Italian style (Walter DeSilva) I have the pleasure to
drive, to attract so much hate.
This thread made me think to put a custom made sticker on its hatch:
"THIS WAS MEANT TO BE A LANCIA THEMA 8.32 SW INTEGRALE, BUT FIAT DECIDED TO F*CK LANCIA UP
BIG TIME,INSTEAD."
Not many people would get it though.
But It might as well be part of the path to becoming a powerfully built director to learn to cope with this...I'd doubt though, that many directors drive a rather mundane Audi like mine. Over here they are in a 7-series or Cayenne So this bit of the stereotype is wrong.
I might even have a goatee, but have still to make do as a "manager" of some sorts, while most of my
hair is still where it belongs:
Martin 480 Turbo
P.S. If you are driving a leased Panamera on yellow plates on the german Autobahn around
Kassel, please be so kind and just move over. The Diesel Porker might not be as fast as
you think...
Edited by Martin 480 Turbo on Monday 14th January 08:21
Herbs said:
Glade said:
Our VP of Ops has a Q7 and the word is he doesn't wear a seatbelt!
Though it's us middle management with 2.0 TDIs you should watch out for!
I can categorically confirm that this is bThough it's us middle management with 2.0 TDIs you should watch out for!
Edited by Glade on Wednesday 9th January 12:41
ks....No-one in their right mind would listen to the annoying beep in a Q7 telling you you are not wearing a seatbelt rather than not wearing one
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