Is this bullshit?

[SquadRon]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

I don't believe the E-Class was designed to be a handling machine. Again, the FR-S and E-Class were built for different purposes: one is a lightweight sports car, and the other a comfortable luxury sedan. You cannot compare the two.

Originally Posted by themadscientist

To compare two cars obviously at different levels is unfair. Compare the E class to it's equivalent like a Lexus RC. I would put Lexus (Toyota really) engineering up against Mercedes any day.

It's not really anything to do with the FR-S. The guy is just an asshat. Invite him to follow the FR-S down a windy road. It's not fair to the Mercedes, but he seems to like lopsided battles so fuck him.

Maybe it's a comfortable ride but definitely not one compared to an FR-S precise maneuvers. I even told his lopsided ass he's going to get "maneuvered"

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by SquadRon

Maybe it's a comfortable ride but definitely not one compared to an FR-S precise maneuvers. I even told his lopsided ass he's going to get "maneuvered"

Here's the specs for the E350, which I assume is your friend's car since you mentioned a bigger engine: 302 HP and 4001 lbs.

This is the sedan; I'm not sure if your friend has the coupe or cabriolet.

[SquadRon]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

I don't believe the E-Class was designed to be a handling machine. Again, the FR-S and E-Class were built for different purposes: one is a lightweight sports car, and the other a comfortable luxury sedan. You cannot compare the two.

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

Here's the specs for the E350, which I assume is your friend's car since you mentioned a bigger engine: 302 HP and 4001 lbs.

This is the sedan; I'm not sure if your friend has the coupe or cabriolet.

I can probably pull up a better picture to get a better guess of what his car's make, model and year is. I'm thinking it is an E Class 2005 probably.

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by SquadRon

I can probably pull up a better picture to get a better guess of what his car's make, model and year is. I'm thinking it is an E Class 2005 probably.

That appears to be a C-Class, not an E-Class.

Again, I wouldn't worry about it.

[dvasqu01]

So you never answered what are you smoking ?


Yes I'll give you the rice noodle😘

[SquadRon]

Originally Posted by dvasqu01

So you never answered what are you smoking ?


Yes I'll give you the rice noodle😘

Shh. Marry Joanna.

[Teseo]

I smoked and doesnt produce the "high" effect you are getting. Maybe you mixin' up?

[Tcoat]

The differences in purpose have been covered so I will stick to the engineering aspect of the question.
Engineering is engineering is engineering no matter where something is designed. The engineers in Germany use exactly the same math and data that is used anyplace else in the world. It is the application of that engineering that varies. The Japanese engineers are just as capable of engineering at the same level as the Germans they just have a different focus. The whole "German engineering is the best" thing is very much a successful marketing campaign that VW has used for decades. In reality it is just plain old engineering no better or worse that anyplace else in the world.
Now if you want to talk complexity that is a whole different matter. They do love them some overly complex machinery. The Panther tank of WW2 is a great example. By far the most potent tank on the battlefield for 2 years but they were obliterated by the Russian tanks. The Panther was so complex that they took forever to build, required extensive maintenance and in some cases the parts were not even interchangeable between different vehicles. The Russian T 34 however was a basic design, practically built in open fields in massive number, that could be repaired by a dude with a tool pouch in the dark at minus 30 degrees using parts they picked up off the ground. All in all a classic case of the cheaper less complex engineering winning over the expensive and more advanced design.

[Leonardo]

Because Race Car.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/5617041565.html

[SquadRon]

Originally Posted by Teseo

I smoked and doesnt produce the "high" effect you are getting. Maybe you mixin' up?

I got my wings when I was young so I tend to fly. I think my relationship with God has elevated me to the most high. And this seed yielding seed is a magnificent discovery.

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The differences in purpose have been covered so I will stick to the engineering aspect of the question.
Engineering is engineering is engineering no matter where something is designed. The engineers in Germany use exactly the same math and data that is used anyplace else in the world. It is the application of that engineering that varies. The Japanese engineers are just as capable of engineering at the same level as the Germans they just have a different focus. The whole "German engineering is the best" thing is very much a successful marketing campaign that VW has used for decades. In reality it is just plain old engineering no better or worse that anyplace else in the world.
Now if you want to talk complexity that is a whole different matter. They do love them some overly complex machinery. The Panther tank of WW2 is a great example. By far the most potent tank on the battlefield for 2 years but they were obliterated by the Russian tanks. The Panther was so complex that they took forever to build, required extensive maintenance and in some cases the parts were not even interchangeable between different vehicles. The Russian T 34 however was a basic design, practically built in open fields in massive number, that could be repaired by a dude with a tool pouch in the dark at minus 30 degrees using parts they picked up off the ground. All in all a classic case of the cheaper less complex engineering winning over the expensive and more advanced design.

You crack me up. That is exactly what I am thinking, because those cars are high on maintenance. You put that together so well it kind of spells out a new slogan for Mercedes, and that is One of a kind. But still lets not compare that to the one and only FR-S.

[Norville Rogers]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The differences in purpose have been covered so I will stick to the engineering aspect of the question.
Engineering is engineering is engineering no matter where something is designed. The engineers in Germany use exactly the same math and data that is used anyplace else in the world. It is the application of that engineering that varies. The Japanese engineers are just as capable of engineering at the same level as the Germans they just have a different focus. The whole "German engineering is the best" thing is very much a successful marketing campaign that VW has used for decades. In reality it is just plain old engineering no better or worse that anyplace else in the world.
Now if you want to talk complexity that is a whole different matter. They do love them some overly complex machinery. The Panther tank of WW2 is a great example. By far the most potent tank on the battlefield for 2 years but they were obliterated by the Russian tanks. The Panther was so complex that they took forever to build, required extensive maintenance and in some cases the parts were not even interchangeable between different vehicles. The Russian T 34 however was a basic design, practically built in open fields in massive number, that could be repaired by a dude with a tool pouch in the dark at minus 30 degrees using parts they picked up off the ground. All in all a classic case of the cheaper less complex engineering winning over the expensive and more advanced design.

You do know what's going on around you here?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

You do know what's going on around you here?

OH ya. I can tune it in and out at will now. I have more Squady time in than anybody else here so just sort of carry on.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

OH ya. I can tune it in and out at will now. I have more Squady time in than anybody else here so just sort of carry on.

You're more patient than me.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by jawn

You're more patient than me.

Well Squady started out as a rather naive and nervous sort of good natured mascot until he started down the whole Bob Marley road. Then he kind of changed and was a naive and nervous yet aggressive jerk and was sent away for a while. Now he is someplace in between but if he pushes things to far he could go away again.