I've been challenged! 2013 Audi S5. Any chance?

my2004Z · 07-04-2012, 04:40 PM

He'll take you on the launch but you might be able to reign him in at the end. Top end on most AWD cars will be average at best whereas the Z is pretty respectable in triple digits. No missed shifts or your done.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-04-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Also, OP, it's pretty simple what you have to do ...

Get in the Z, push the gas pedal about half way down, and drive it somewhere to trade it in on a faster car.

Like everyone else said, it's probably a driver's race. It'll be close, but if he somehow messes up his launch you could beat him.

Cmike2780 · 07-04-2012, 05:24 PM

It's not that much faster. If you had the cash, I'd slap a more bolt on's and a tune...drop any weight..spare tire etc...and get some better tires. I would also do some practice runs if you can since a half a second reaction time could mean the difference between a win or a lose.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-04-2012, 05:28 PM

I say shun him... German car drivers don't deserve an ounce of respect with there fake azz cockinezz. Most of them want to race cuz they really think german cars are superior and paper stats make them believe it. There's no sportsmanship in his invite. Its to feed his fake azz wanna be ego reassuring him of his 60k purchase. tell him to buy a real sports car then come see you. Straight lines don't mean shyt anyway.

But if you are going to do it? Race him on a road coarse. Race him hard fast and aggressive. Run that phony off the road... Don't let up on him and humiliate him. If you can't do that? Don't race him.

bigsix · 07-04-2012, 05:31 PM

Your friend probably has reason to talk up his car. The 3.0t is a really impressive engine by Audi. Putting it into one of their most balanced chassis ( sub-R8) makes the S5 fast. This is what the S4 is capable of when tuned:

Stasis Audi S4 - First Test - YouTube

bigsix · 07-04-2012, 05:35 PM

You're gonna have to really be on point w/ your shifts and launch to beat it/ VQ37VHR

Cmike2780 · 07-04-2012, 05:39 PM

Or get Vin Diesel to drive it as said in the second post

SmallermouseZ · 07-04-2012, 06:25 PM

Ur done for. Ur gunna lose.

KERMIT · 07-04-2012, 06:26 PM

S5 has the ability to get to 430hp with a simple tune. Regardless, you will lose

PapoZalsa · 07-04-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Or get Vin Diesel to drive it as said in the second post

"Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning".

Read T · 07-04-2012, 06:41 PM

Audi is AWD? Z will not win in a standing 1/4.

That said, I have no clue if you or your buddy have any experience which will make a huge difference. On a track with twisties it would be much closer - I'd give it to the Z but again I think it comes down to driver. I've beat mustangs and corvettes in a POS 240sx and miata on the track and autocross easily.

kenchan · 07-04-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ackrite

sonic370 · 07-04-2012, 08:45 PM

like one poster said wining is winning....... just tell him it took an extra 30 grand to get it done.............with the lights off a 1000 hooker is no better than a 100
one. not that i would know the difference.............................

KERMIT · 07-04-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

with the lights off a 1000 hooker is no better than a 100
one..........

false

RoshDawg · 07-04-2012, 10:22 PM

I agree with others, you should do an autoX race, and if you guys are really good friends, you should have an honor system and both set lap times on an autoX race in both cars (meaning you'll each drive each other's cars).
And just tell him 1/4 mile times are BS anyways with true sports cars!

07-04-2012, 05:24 PM	#33 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	It's not that much faster. If you had the cash, I'd slap a more bolt on's and a tune...drop any weight..spare tire etc...and get some better tires. I would also do some practice runs if you can since a half a second reaction time could mean the difference between a win or a lose. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-04-2012, 05:39 PM	#37 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Or get Vin Diesel to drive it as said in the second post __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-04-2012, 06:41 PM	#41 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Audi is AWD? Z will not win in a standing 1/4. That said, I have no clue if you or your buddy have any experience which will make a huge difference. On a track with twisties it would be much closer - I'd give it to the Z but again I think it comes down to driver. I've beat mustangs and corvettes in a POS 240sx and miata on the track and autocross easily. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

07-04-2012, 10:22 PM	#45 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	I agree with others, you should do an autoX race, and if you guys are really good friends, you should have an honor system and both set lap times on an autoX race in both cars (meaning you'll each drive each other's cars). And just tell him 1/4 mile times are BS anyways with true sports cars! __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

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07-04-2012, 04:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	He'll take you on the launch but you might be able to reign him in at the end. Top end on most AWD cars will be average at best whereas the Z is pretty respectable in triple digits. No missed shifts or your done.

07-04-2012, 05:28 PM	#34 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I say shun him... German car drivers don't deserve an ounce of respect with there fake azz cockinezz. Most of them want to race cuz they really think german cars are superior and paper stats make them believe it. There's no sportsmanship in his invite. Its to feed his fake azz wanna be ego reassuring him of his 60k purchase. tell him to buy a real sports car then come see you. Straight lines don't mean shyt anyway. But if you are going to do it? Race him on a road coarse. Race him hard fast and aggressive. Run that phony off the road... Don't let up on him and humiliate him. If you can't do that? Don't race him.

07-04-2012, 05:31 PM	#35 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	Your friend probably has reason to talk up his car. The 3.0t is a really impressive engine by Audi. Putting it into one of their most balanced chassis ( sub-R8) makes the S5 fast. This is what the S4 is capable of when tuned: Stasis Audi S4 - First Test - YouTube

07-04-2012, 05:35 PM	#36 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	You're gonna have to really be on point w/ your shifts and launch to beat it/ VQ37VHR

07-04-2012, 06:25 PM	#38 (permalink)
SmallermouseZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 368 Drives: 2012pw 6mt sport/nav Rep Power: 14	Ur done for. Ur gunna lose.

07-04-2012, 06:26 PM	#39 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	S5 has the ability to get to 430hp with a simple tune. Regardless, you will lose

07-04-2012, 08:45 PM	#43 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	like one poster said wining is winning....... just tell him it took an extra 30 grand to get it done.............with the lights off a 1000 hooker is no better than a 100 one. not that i would know the difference.............................