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Old 05-18-2007, 10:45 AM   #1
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Old 05-18-2007, 10:54 AM   #2
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Re: Test: LS460 vs A8 vs 740 vs S550 vs Fuga.

I find it entertaining watching vehicles like these get abused (seriously!)

The LS failed that evasive test...
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Old 05-18-2007, 02:13 PM   #3
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Re: Test: LS460 vs A8 vs 740 vs S550 vs Fuga.

hey, why the hell all cars have steering wheel on the wrong side :P
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Old 05-18-2007, 02:27 PM   #4
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Re: Test: LS460 vs A8 vs 740 vs S550 vs Fuga.

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hey, why the hell all cars have steering wheel on the wrong side :P
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Re: Test: LS460 vs A8 vs 740 vs S550 vs Fuga.

Interesting vids.... now can some one pls explain what was happening in the vids? Especially the first one. Those cars looked like they were taking a stroll in the park yet they were somehow drifting (im stoned )

Also how come in the 2nd vid the chic gave all the cars 2 stars yet there was a big difference in the braking test between all the cars?

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Re: Test: LS460 vs A8 vs 740 vs S550 vs Fuga.

Interesting test to watch. But I think there's a clear bias for the LS460 in the first wet test, either that or it handles like a AWD, which is pretty amazing if true.
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Re: Test: LS460 vs A8 vs 740 vs S550 vs Fuga.

Two observations:
  1. Both Japanese spec MB and BMW brake rotors are significantly smaller than rest of the world's. It would be interesting to know why they(especially BMW) do that to the Japanese market.
  2. The first test only tests a narrow band of ESP+ABS performance envolope(slow speed in heavy rain and continously at handling limits). Not to mention the tire factor.
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Re: Test: LS460 vs A8 vs 740 vs S550 vs Fuga.

Why is the lady keep saying HAI over and over again?

HAI!
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