CLK63 to eat M6???? - Page 9

Matt · 03-08-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWFREAK

Despite the fact that it may be true or it may not be true what you said, the way you phrased it might seem rather offensive to some other members here. Just letting you know

Ok, made it more PC.

Splenditenes · 03-08-2006, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

No matter what engine you put under the bonnet a merc will never be a drivers car until thay start making non-automatic transmissions.

This suggests "athletic" ability to me. I don`t see where an automatic
tranny would distract from the driver who wants a drivers car in a hi-powered automatic sports car.

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Originally Posted by Matt

Who said anything about athletic ability? I'm just saying that guys who enjoy driving and racing probably won't consider a merc because its just another automatic that anybody with money can drive fast.

There are many other choices out there. The driver can choose whatever he likes. There are also drivers who don`t like manual
or SMG type transmissions (and the problems thay come with). The choices are vast

Just_me · 03-08-2006, 02:09 AM

Every carmaker can build a fast car in straightlines and cars to handles well.
Whats harder is to build the car around the driver. Its all about feelings, the driver and the car has to become one. You want a great driving experience, you want feedback when you drive a car.

Take for instance Golf R32 and 130i. R32 is a faster car around the track, accelerate fast as a 130i but carreviews commented that the 130i is more fun to drive cause the driving experience is better, the feedback to the driver is better. In EVO they had a test between RS4 and M3, the RS4 handles better and accelerate faster but they said the M3 was more fun to drive, the emotions and feedback to the driver was better.
A SL55 is faster than 911 Carrera around Nordschleife but it doesnt mean a SL55 is as fun as a Carrera or the feedback to the driver is better in a SL55.
Carrera simply offer a better driving experience cause you become one with the car.

So whats the meaning with this post? Im saying a big engine isnt the only thing that matters. The ultimate driving experinence is more than just a big engine, its also about feedback and feelings.

Porsche Guy · 03-08-2006, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

So whats the meaning with this post? Im saying a big engine isnt the only thing that matters. The ultimate driving experinence is more than just a big engine, its also about feedback and feelings.

I couldn't agree more. I hope the CLK63 has improved in more areas than simply power.

Splenditenes · 03-08-2006, 02:33 AM

Like I said a few posts back Just_me, all we have is press info now. You or I don`t know what these cars are capable of yet. I believe we are jumping to too many conclusions at the moment. We were just guessing the speed numbers and thing kind of got out of hand. I suggest we be a little patient for the time being.

Splenditenes · 03-08-2006, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche Guy

I hope the CLK63 has improved in more areas than simply power.

Here`s hoping you checked out the SLK55 article I posted concerning the G7.

Just_me · 03-08-2006, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GTA7.5

Here`s hoping you checked out the SLK55 article I posted concerning the G7.

I hope its more than just the G7....

Just_me · 03-08-2006, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GTA7.5

Like I said a few posts back Just_me, all we have is press info now. You or I don`t know what these cars are capable of yet. I believe we are jumping to too many conclusions at the moment. We were just guessing the speed numbers and thing kind of got out of hand. I suggest we be a little patient for the time being.

lol GTA I think I said the same thing a couple of posts back

Noone listen ad the thread is still growing

Splenditenes · 03-08-2006, 02:43 AM

That article is interesting, yes it`s more than the G7, just give it a read. It`s way past my bed time, lol

Just_me · 03-08-2006, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GTA7.5

That article is interesting, yes it`s more than the G7, just give it a read. It`s way past my bed time, lol

I just read it, the gearbox seem nice, the drawbacks was jerky stops cause by intrusive downshifts, heavy steering. I hope this things have been improved on the bigger brothers. The driving experience would also be better if MB offered a seqventiell gearbox or a manual. I read that MB considering a seqventiell gearbox but it seem to be ahead in the future. I also hope the ESP can be turned off 100%, I remember Sportauto complained it didnt work which affected the laptime.

03-08-2006, 02:09 AM	#83 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: CLK63 to eat M6???? Every carmaker can build a fast car in straightlines and cars to handles well. Whats harder is to build the car around the driver. Its all about feelings, the driver and the car has to become one. You want a great driving experience, you want feedback when you drive a car. Take for instance Golf R32 and 130i. R32 is a faster car around the track, accelerate fast as a 130i but carreviews commented that the 130i is more fun to drive cause the driving experience is better, the feedback to the driver is better. In EVO they had a test between RS4 and M3, the RS4 handles better and accelerate faster but they said the M3 was more fun to drive, the emotions and feedback to the driver was better. A SL55 is faster than 911 Carrera around Nordschleife but it doesnt mean a SL55 is as fun as a Carrera or the feedback to the driver is better in a SL55. Carrera simply offer a better driving experience cause you become one with the car. So whats the meaning with this post? Im saying a big engine isnt the only thing that matters. The ultimate driving experinence is more than just a big engine, its also about feedback and feelings.

03-08-2006, 02:33 AM	#85 (permalink)
Splenditenes Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas City, USA. Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 51 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Re: CLK63 to eat M6???? Like I said a few posts back Just_me, all we have is press info now. You or I don`t know what these cars are capable of yet. I believe we are jumping to too many conclusions at the moment. We were just guessing the speed numbers and thing kind of got out of hand. I suggest we be a little patient for the time being.

03-08-2006, 02:43 AM	#89 (permalink)
Splenditenes Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas City, USA. Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 51 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Re: CLK63 to eat M6???? That article is interesting, yes it`s more than the G7, just give it a read. It`s way past my bed time, lol

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