My only claim to a Q car was an old gen Volvo V40 T4. I kept it looking deliberately grungy like any other old codgers V40, virtually indistinguishable. But with 200bhp not too much weight and sports suspension it was highly amusing.
Remapping is the Q way now, apart from bhp, the amount of midrange torque a diesel can be tuned for is outrageous.
My only claim to a Q car was an old gen Volvo V40 T4. I kept it looking deliberately grungy like any other old codgers V40, virtually indistinguishable. But with 200bhp not too much weight and sports suspension it was highly amusing.
Remapping is the Q way now, apart from bhp, the amount of midrange torque a diesel can be tuned for is outrageous.
Great example, best thing about it is pootling along and then when you need it.....whoosh!
Re the diesels, almost got out Q'd a few weeks back but so glad mine revs to 7K and spins round the dial so quickly in S# mode!
My only claim to a Q car was an old gen Volvo V40 T4. I kept it looking deliberately grungy like any other old codgers V40, virtually indistinguishable. But with 200bhp not too much weight and sports suspension it was highly amusing.
Remapping is the Q way now, apart from bhp, the amount of midrange torque a diesel can be tuned for is outrageous.
Great example, best thing about it is pootling along and then when you need it.....whoosh!
Re the diesels, almost got out Q'd a few weeks back but so glad mine revs to 7K and spins round the dial so quickly in S# mode!
I have a 1 Series 123dSE 5 door so it does not stand out, but it goes pretty well so a bit of a Q car.
Met an ML500 at some traffic lights a couple of months ago and made it look pretty lethargic; sporting (or short-sighted) of him to try again at the next set of lights, but same result.
Moral of this post maybe is that even if you have a 5 litre petrol V8, if it weighs nearly as much as a house it will never be quick - probably will not handle too great either!
Jerry your not a scifi fan then? your username SG1 - SG1 was the name of the team in the scifi TV series Stargate, Jack O'Neill was the leader of the team
7 August 2008
What, exactly, is a 'Q-car'?
A Subaru Legacy 3.0R would be an example. Something that goes like stink but few realise that it can.
Suprised someone today.........
I'm now on all fours
20 April 2008
My only claim to a Q car was an old gen Volvo V40 T4. I kept it looking deliberately grungy like any other old codgers V40, virtually indistinguishable. But with 200bhp not too much weight and sports suspension it was highly amusing.
Remapping is the Q way now, apart from bhp, the amount of midrange torque a diesel can be tuned for is outrageous.
7 August 2008
My only claim to a Q car was an old gen Volvo V40 T4. I kept it looking deliberately grungy like any other old codgers V40, virtually indistinguishable. But with 200bhp not too much weight and sports suspension it was highly amusing.
Remapping is the Q way now, apart from bhp, the amount of midrange torque a diesel can be tuned for is outrageous.
Great example, best thing about it is pootling along and then when you need it.....whoosh!
Re the diesels, almost got out Q'd a few weeks back but so glad mine revs to 7K and spins round the dial so quickly in S# mode!
I'm now on all fours
6 September 2011
My only claim to a Q car was an old gen Volvo V40 T4. I kept it looking deliberately grungy like any other old codgers V40, virtually indistinguishable. But with 200bhp not too much weight and sports suspension it was highly amusing.
Remapping is the Q way now, apart from bhp, the amount of midrange torque a diesel can be tuned for is outrageous.
Great example, best thing about it is pootling along and then when you need it.....whoosh!
Re the diesels, almost got out Q'd a few weeks back but so glad mine revs to 7K and spins round the dial so quickly in S# mode!
I have a 1 Series 123dSE 5 door so it does not stand out, but it goes pretty well so a bit of a Q car.
Met an ML500 at some traffic lights a couple of months ago and made it look pretty lethargic; sporting (or short-sighted) of him to try again at the next set of lights, but same result.
Moral of this post maybe is that even if you have a 5 litre petrol V8, if it weighs nearly as much as a house it will never be quick - probably will not handle too great either!
19 May 2012
Rather like the new Bentley or Lambo SUV, then?
I do rather fancy the Bentley Falcon, though; but not quite the Lambo. ;)
How's the weather outside?
20 April 2008
Rather like the new Bentley or Lambo SUV, then?
I do rather fancy the Bentley Falcon, though; but not quite the Lambo. ;)
SG1? is that you Jack O'Neill? I thought everything you guys did was 'Q' all those alien ships under Cheyenne Mountain...
5 September 2011
My car could be considered a bit of a Q-car. It's a diesel, so those cocky 3-Series drivers don't expect to be left behind by miles.
18 May 2012
Would love a 1st gen M5 in dark blue. Debadged for extra stealth! One of the original and best Q cars.
19 May 2012
@The Apprentice
Howdy, mate!
It's Jerry Yeo yours truly.
So, who's Jack?
How's the weather outside?
20 April 2008
@The Apprentice
Howdy, mate!
It's Jerry Yeo yours truly.
So, who's Jack?
Jerry your not a scifi fan then? your username SG1 - SG1 was the name of the team in the scifi TV series Stargate, Jack O'Neill was the leader of the team