Do we really need 300kw/500nm+ for a daily driver?

[XUV]

So 10 pages on

Need = No

Want = Yes

done.

and so we can be 3 or 4 cars away from this wanker http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthre...age-seen-on-TT at the push of the accelerator .....

[markone2]

Currently i drive and E63 AMG as my daily driver and VE SSV camed both cars have over 300rwk. I recently went to New Zeland and hired a 2012 sv6 which has 210 kw and 350nm. On the country roads i did 2000kms in 7 days and did a lot of overtaking. The Sv6 had enough power for normal curising sure, but when it came to overtaking it was a slug and slow off the mark, it was very fustrating to overtake and i had to time it to be make sure i didnt kill myself ...lol V8 for over taking all the way

Oddly enough I’m parked in CH CH NZ right this moment with a hired 2013 SV6 Sports wagon, 4100 Ks on the clock and will turn tyres at traffic lights….so long as you deactivate one little push button at top of center console ….Sure it is a different drive from one proven stock but tuned 12.9 second LS3 Senator I left parked at Brisbane International parking terminal , but as a hire car on daily duties I would definitely consider it a fine upgrade from ( She who must be obeyed at all times ) 08 VE Calais Sedan .
And unlike the XR6 the limiter does not kicks in at 190KPH

Just to watch out for police patrols in the suburbs atm , I had only been in the country 20 minutes after leaving the airport at Midnight Thursday before I was pulled over for a breath test and a little reminder that 80K zones in CH CH are actually now 50K zones…let off with warning by 2 very pleasant gents in blue after my breath test returned a zero reading.

[redvxr8clubby]

So the 08 VE Calais you a referring to a V6? I am curious about anyone you has driven both pre SIDI V6 and the SIDI V6, is there are noticeable difference between the two. I have an MY10 SIDI SV6 and find the power is mostly very good and more than you really need, but there are occasions where you do notice it can be lacking. I figure the SIDI cars apart from being 210 Kw versus 195 Kw, do have an advantage with the auto being 6 speed and previous SV6/ Calais 5 speed.

[KeenGolfer]

I've spent quite a bit of time in the pre-SIDI and SIDI versions and the SIDI feels stronger and more responsive. As a daily driver the SV6 SIDI is a brilliant choice, they are not slow.

[GR346]

I pretty much agree with most in saying need - no but want (have) yes

It still puts a grin on my face starting the R8 up to head out for a cruise

[Evman]

Coupled to a good auto you should be ok with "low" power because the auto should get you into the powerband of the motor when you need it. The big advantage of big power is in a manual because you don't even need to change gears and it'll accelerate well anyway. I've never driven a big power auto car, but I've heard they're a lot of fun seeing as there's no real break in the power between gears, they just keep going.

[OUTAtheBloo]

It's pretty tough to put a vz l76 back in the shed, only to drive a turbo diesel patrol again. V8's sure help to cement my love for them.

So yep, its a need!

[kal.t]

I have to say I need my head and cam and FAST intake and 3.9s and histall and DF exhaust cause my wife's Adventra SX6 feels like a boat, but is easier to park where ever you want, and the kids and dogs fit a lot better. I drive my VX Clubby R8 daily every second week and thrash it at the Motorplex whenever I can.

[offshore]

I have to say I need my head and cam and FAST intake and 3.9s and histall and DF exhaust cause my wife's Adventra SX6 feels like a boat, but is easier to park where ever you want, and the kids and dogs fit a lot better. I drive my VX Clubby R8 daily every second week and thrash it at the Motorplex whenever I can.

Haha i find some dogs love acceleration in a car but some dont cats hate it.

[Davothegreat]

I need it as entertainment for my 2 year old son. I floor it... my son goes "weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" followed by "What noise does Daddy's car make? VVVRRRRRRMMMMMMM... ".

[kal.t]

Haha i find some dogs love acceleration in a car but some dont cats hate it.

I'm going to borrow a cat to test this theory

[johnfhall]

I'm going to borrow a cat to test this theory

Well it won't be mine. They gets terrified going to the vet, slowly!

[mjrandom]

[GTS LSA]

sorry too good an opportunity to pass up.... "only good cat........ & all that"

[offshore]

I'm going to borrow a cat to test this theory

When you do make sure the cat is not in a cage and make sure you video it haha. Because ive had that once before taking a cat to a vet it got out of the cage and basically im driving down the road with a cat going ballistic scratches on my arm and fur flying lol.