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3.0d vs 4.8

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Re: 3.0d vs 4.8

Post by Raj » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:29 pm

I think the match up against a 3.0d E53 would be a lot closer than the figures would suggest as low down torque of the D would really pull it along, but once into the higher revs as mentioned above, the V8 would gain a lot more momentum.

40d is no comparison really as of course it will win.
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Re: 3.0d vs 4.8

Post by Sanj » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:30 pm

[quote="Raj"]
I think the match up against a 3.0d E53 would be a lot closer than the figures would suggest as low down torque of the D would really pull it along, but once into the higher revs as mentioned above, the V8 would gain a lot more momentum.

40d is no comparison really as of course it will win.
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Re: 3.0d vs 4.8

Post by Raj » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:37 pm

[quote="Sanj"]
[quote="Raj"]
I think the match up against a 3.0d E53 would be a lot closer than the figures would suggest as low down torque of the D would really pull it along, but once into the higher revs as mentioned above, the V8 would gain a lot more momentum.

40d is no comparison really as of course it will win.
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Apart from your lardy arse! :))
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Cheeky sod  :boxing:

If we use your D for the match up I'll win by just removing the pillow you use to see over the steering wheel... :P
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Re: 3.0d vs 4.8

Post by Sanj » Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:24 am

[quote="Raj"]

Cheeky sod  :boxing:

If we use your D for the match up I'll win by just removing the pillow you use to see over the steering wheel... :P
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You'll be wanting me to remove the rear roller blinds too, I suppose?  :P
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Re: 3.0d vs 4.8

Post by Raj » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:27 pm

[quote="Sanj"]
[quote="Raj"]

Cheeky sod  :boxing:

If we use your D for the match up I'll win by just removing the pillow you use to see over the steering wheel... :P
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You'll be wanting me to remove the rear roller blinds too, I suppose?  :P
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Now theres an idea...
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