Just had a spirited drive with an A6

darkcloud · 01-12-2007, 08:42 AM

On my way back after dropping my g/f off at work I'm sitting at the light to get on the Shoreway here in Cleveland(pull up a map, it's a 4 mile stretch of nice curves on a wanna be nicely paved highway RT.2 heading west from downtown), anyways I can tell the A6 was game that way he was pulling up on my bumper and racing up to the light behind me.

Well we both hop on the ramp and let the fun begin. Kept a constant speed of 80-90 thru some very nice sweeping curves/bends and the grand finale is a REALLY nice S curve right before the road straightens out to the end. The A6 was having a hard time keeping up. As the 3er stuck to all the turns, I could see him fading out further into the turns to try and keep up with my pace. When it came to the S he was toast! I know I can keep upwards of 85 on a dry day through the turn, and he had nothing on me. I was pretty proud of the 325 for sticking up for itself. Overall it was a great way to start my morning!

Have a good day everyone!

canucklion · 01-12-2007, 08:49 AM

good show

E9xs by no means are lightweight, but A6's are heavy piggies

bronco · 01-12-2007, 08:57 AM

good job! hahaha

untouchable200x · 01-12-2007, 09:24 AM

well done,,,

siriusinvestor · 01-12-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

good show

E9xs by no means are lightweight, but A6's are heavy piggies

and piggies get slaughtered.

meruyailir · 01-12-2007, 09:50 AM

Was that A6 3.0 or better? Maybe you didn't notice ....

darkcloud · 01-12-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by meruyailir

Was that A6 3.0 or better? Maybe you didn't notice ....

I dunno

? He was behind me the whole time

:rocks:

Heidelberg328i · 01-12-2007, 02:31 PM

Good Job darkcloud.

I have MUCH fun out here in Heidelberg, Germany with the Audi A4 and A6's too. The A6 3.0 is a heavier vehicle and no where near as nimble as the 3 Series. With a combination of DSC and lighter weight (partly due to that magnesium engine we boast), The A6 driver always seems to think he will just blow us away, and it is a big surprise when you simply just fly past him. I once took on the new A4 Turbo in Cologne one time...that was fun! He gunned it from the light and had a momentary lead on me for about half a mile...but turbo on a 4 cylinder just don't last forever...plus that turbo lag caught up to him as I SCREAMED by him!...that was cool!

A lot also depends on the driver too. Some drivers have a combination of more experience at high speeds and handling than I do...and some drivers are reckless assholes with a deathwish. There are times I have had a VW Golf Sport get the better of me...but understand it was POURING rain and he was very reckless....pick your battles....sometimes it is not worth your car or life to prove a point. The way I look at it is this way...There will be another day to thoroughly embarrass this asshole when the conditions are right...and my wisdom and backing down will GIVE me that other day...instead of all my days ending horrifically right here on this slick stretch of highway.

Anyway....WOOHOO.......BMW 1 : AUDI 0:rocks:

obLu · 01-12-2007, 04:09 PM

Plus *all* Audis have their engine in front of the front axle line. They understeer like crazy. You can balance most of the mid-high speed understeer out with an upgraded rear sway bar, but low speed corners there's just no way to get around the physics.

01-12-2007, 08:42 AM	#1
darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Just had a spirited drive with an A6 On my way back after dropping my g/f off at work I'm sitting at the light to get on the Shoreway here in Cleveland(pull up a map, it's a 4 mile stretch of nice curves on a wanna be nicely paved highway RT.2 heading west from downtown), anyways I can tell the A6 was game that way he was pulling up on my bumper and racing up to the light behind me. Well we both hop on the ramp and let the fun begin. Kept a constant speed of 80-90 thru some very nice sweeping curves/bends and the grand finale is a REALLY nice S curve right before the road straightens out to the end. The A6 was having a hard time keeping up. As the 3er stuck to all the turns, I could see him fading out further into the turns to try and keep up with my pace. When it came to the S he was toast! I know I can keep upwards of 85 on a dry day through the turn, and he had nothing on me. I was pretty proud of the 325 for sticking up for itself. Overall it was a great way to start my morning! Have a good day everyone! __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	good show E9xs by no means are lightweight, but A6's are heavy piggies __________________
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meruyailir Lieutenant 40 Rep 470 Posts Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Was that A6 3.0 or better? Maybe you didn't notice ....
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Heidelberg328i 2007 328i in Germany 12 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany iTrader: (0)	Good Job darkcloud. I have MUCH fun out here in Heidelberg, Germany with the Audi A4 and A6's too. The A6 3.0 is a heavier vehicle and no where near as nimble as the 3 Series. With a combination of DSC and lighter weight (partly due to that magnesium engine we boast), The A6 driver always seems to think he will just blow us away, and it is a big surprise when you simply just fly past him. I once took on the new A4 Turbo in Cologne one time...that was fun! He gunned it from the light and had a momentary lead on me for about half a mile...but turbo on a 4 cylinder just don't last forever...plus that turbo lag caught up to him as I SCREAMED by him!...that was cool! A lot also depends on the driver too. Some drivers have a combination of more experience at high speeds and handling than I do...and some drivers are reckless assholes with a deathwish. There are times I have had a VW Golf Sport get the better of me...but understand it was POURING rain and he was very reckless....pick your battles....sometimes it is not worth your car or life to prove a point. The way I look at it is this way...There will be another day to thoroughly embarrass this asshole when the conditions are right...and my wisdom and backing down will GIVE me that other day...instead of all my days ending horrifically right here on this slick stretch of highway. Anyway....WOOHOO.......BMW 1 : AUDI 0:rocks: __________________ 2007 BMW E90 328i/6spd. Manual Transmission/Jet Black/Black Leatherette/Burl Walnut Trim/PDC/OEM Front Strut Brace
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obLu Major 50 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	Plus all Audis have their engine in front of the front axle line. They understeer like crazy. You can balance most of the mid-high speed understeer out with an upgraded rear sway bar, but low speed corners there's just no way to get around the physics.
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