????? About ls7
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This is now an issue???????????Whilst the LS7 is undoubtably a beefier clutch it's possible that's it's slightly heavier and therefore robbed you of some "power". You could compensate be being more aggressive with the throttle or by giving the clutch a kick to get things spinning. Don't forget that with the lovely weather we're having your car will just grip and go too....
Seriously doubt there is a problem. Enjoy
Seriously doubt there is a problem. Enjoy
The LS7 is definitely heavier, but I'd be inclined to assume it's conditions, be it warmer tarmac / tyres giving more grip, warmer air giving less power, maybe there's now a full tank of fuel / stuff in the boot giving more traction?
Equally I doubt there's anything wrong, enjoy your new found traction while it lasts, or just be more aggressive if the tyres must be smoking
Equally I doubt there's anything wrong, enjoy your new found traction while it lasts, or just be more aggressive if the tyres must be smoking
EmmaJ said:
stigmundfreud said:
you want to lose traction on the road? Keep it for the track
No tongue in cheek emoticon...?
Nope still not done laughing....
Absolutely priceless
Are you for real Stiggy?
And Sturdy the beemer has a chassis that handles the power
stigmundfreud said:
Quite for real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1NJtX9r-c&t=...
And Sturdy the beemer has a chassis that handles the power
How on earth did you get out of that MR2? And Sturdy the beemer has a chassis that handles the power
Why is there a lorry there? Was the Escort trying to overtake it leaving you scuppered?
The M5 clearly doesn't have enough power then. Handling the power should be down to you, not the chassis
stigmundfreud said:
Quite for real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1NJtX9r-c&t=...
And Sturdy the beemer has a chassis that handles the power
That's a horror smash for sure And Sturdy the beemer has a chassis that handles the power
But a bit of wheel spin isn't quiet the same thing IMHO but I see where you're coming from even if I don't agree with you.
I just don't see the point of cocking around on the road, even at the v8 launch day I said to sarah we'll hang back whilst there are wheel spins etc as all it takes is something to go wrong and it can end badly.
I know you like your fun but seeing tales of waiting for wheels to touch down in time to stop for red lights - look at it like this. I'd be sad if you wiped yourself out but if you took someone else out in the process. Am sure half your tales are bravado type things but what you also have to be aware of is this. On this very forum a member was jailed based on his tales of driving on this very site. He was involved in a fatal crash that wasn't due to his wild driving but the picture was painted as someone that does drive like that all the time and it helped end his career and life for a few years at HM's pleasure.
And if someone cant get a bloody ro to lose the traction it isn't the clutch!
I live for and love fast powerful cars but I treat the road as the road, its why I rarely go in convoys as I know what the temptation can be like
I know you like your fun but seeing tales of waiting for wheels to touch down in time to stop for red lights - look at it like this. I'd be sad if you wiped yourself out but if you took someone else out in the process. Am sure half your tales are bravado type things but what you also have to be aware of is this. On this very forum a member was jailed based on his tales of driving on this very site. He was involved in a fatal crash that wasn't due to his wild driving but the picture was painted as someone that does drive like that all the time and it helped end his career and life for a few years at HM's pleasure.
And if someone cant get a bloody ro to lose the traction it isn't the clutch!
I live for and love fast powerful cars but I treat the road as the road, its why I rarely go in convoys as I know what the temptation can be like
SturdyHSV said:
stigmundfreud said:
Quite for real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1NJtX9r-c&t=...
And Sturdy the beemer has a chassis that handles the power
How on earth did you get out of that MR2? And Sturdy the beemer has a chassis that handles the power
Why is there a lorry there? Was the Escort trying to overtake it leaving you scuppered?
The M5 clearly doesn't have enough power then. Handling the power should be down to you, not the chassis
The M5 clearly has a diff and drivetrain that works its why it punches way above its puny 5.0 would suggest, oh and gearing too nice gearing not truck gearing :finger:
stigmundfreud said:
I just don't see the point of cocking around on the road, even at the v8 launch day I said to sarah we'll hang back whilst there are wheel spins etc as all it takes is something to go wrong and it can end badly.
I know you like your fun but seeing tales of waiting for wheels to touch down in time to stop for red lights - look at it like this. I'd be sad if you wiped yourself out but if you took someone else out in the process. Am sure half your tales are bravado type things but what you also have to be aware of is this. On this very forum a member was jailed based on his tales of driving on this very site. He was involved in a fatal crash that wasn't due to his wild driving but the picture was painted as someone that does drive like that all the time and it helped end his career and life for a few years at HM's pleasure.
And if someone cant get a bloody ro to lose the traction it isn't the clutch!
I live for and love fast powerful cars but I treat the road as the road, its why I rarely go in convoys as I know what the temptation can be like
Stiggy that particular story dates back many years, 15 to be precise. You'll also note that I finished with a I know you like your fun but seeing tales of waiting for wheels to touch down in time to stop for red lights - look at it like this. I'd be sad if you wiped yourself out but if you took someone else out in the process. Am sure half your tales are bravado type things but what you also have to be aware of is this. On this very forum a member was jailed based on his tales of driving on this very site. He was involved in a fatal crash that wasn't due to his wild driving but the picture was painted as someone that does drive like that all the time and it helped end his career and life for a few years at HM's pleasure.
And if someone cant get a bloody ro to lose the traction it isn't the clutch!
I live for and love fast powerful cars but I treat the road as the road, its why I rarely go in convoys as I know what the temptation can be like
as it was far from my finest hour behind the wheel and I'm well aware it was a grossly stupid thing to do. I've nothing to prove and I'm not that egotistical that I have to come onto the internet to boast about my exploits on the road. I'm aware of the 10PS diaries and the implications of posting but by the same token I also post in the AD section of PH so I'm sure it'd balance out You'd be surprised with the warm weather the increase in traction is massive to the point where mine barely breaks traction with 245 tyres and WOT in 1st gear.
I'm the same, but as long as I can stop in the distance I can see to be clear I'm happy to adopt a flexible attitude to NSL roads but I won't come on PH and cry about it should I get stopped for speeding.
That's all I've got to say on the matter and I won't be posting again on this thread. Sorry OP for the the thread jack.
If you want to follow it up Stiggy you know my email address
EmmaJ said:
Stiggy that particular story dates back many years, 15 to be precise. You'll also note that I finished with a as it was far from my finest hour behind the wheel and I'm well aware it was a grossly stupid thing to do. I've nothing to prove and I'm not that egotistical that I have to come onto the internet to boast about my exploits on the road. I'm aware of the 10PS diaries and the implications of posting but by the same token I also post in the AD section of PH so I'm sure it'd balance out
You'd be surprised with the warm weather the increase in traction is massive to the point where mine barely breaks traction with 245 tyres and WOT in 1st gear.
I'm the same, but as long as I can stop in the distance I can see to be clear I'm happy to adopt a flexible attitude to NSL roads but I won't come on PH and cry about it should I get stopped for speeding.
That's all I've got to say on the matter and I won't be posting again on this thread. Sorry OP for the the thread jack.
If you want to follow it up Stiggy you know my email address
No one mentioned breaking the speed limit or driving side ways I just thought the car would be livelier as it was already lively and thought with a stronger bite it would be more lively and today it has been thanks as it was far from my finest hour behind the wheel and I'm well aware it was a grossly stupid thing to do. I've nothing to prove and I'm not that egotistical that I have to come onto the internet to boast about my exploits on the road. I'm aware of the 10PS diaries and the implications of posting but by the same token I also post in the AD section of PH so I'm sure it'd balance out You'd be surprised with the warm weather the increase in traction is massive to the point where mine barely breaks traction with 245 tyres and WOT in 1st gear.
I'm the same, but as long as I can stop in the distance I can see to be clear I'm happy to adopt a flexible attitude to NSL roads but I won't come on PH and cry about it should I get stopped for speeding.
That's all I've got to say on the matter and I won't be posting again on this thread. Sorry OP for the the thread jack.
If you want to follow it up Stiggy you know my email address
You just bolted on a watts steam engine flywheel and clutch which weighs a ton. Expect to loose some throttle response down low but gain slightly faster changes up top as its momentum maintains the revs.
I think the manufacturer might have designed the set up for negating exactly what you want?
I think the manufacturer might have designed the set up for negating exactly what you want?
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