Exotic cars need proper engine brake-in

espirited · 10th February 2005, 16:19

Hi! Guys,

A couple of weeks since I joined and as I promised about great driving stories and experiences, here goes

Check out the site below. It it about this one guy who blew up the engine on this brand new esprit.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/st...621.html?lotus

vinsanity · 10th February 2005, 16:37

One freakin crack pot!!!

Man the cops car goes upto 160 mph..... Wonder how much our police rides would go??!!!
There even cops use souped up cars, wow, how kool is that!!

When would the Indian scenario change?!! Would luv to see some cop chases on tv..... Whenever I watch these police chases etc on tv I would wonder when these would happen in India....

Dont see it happening soon though!!!!

espirited · 10th February 2005, 17:12

The cop cars are highly modified in the US. First they were using lame cars like the ford Crown victoria ( really huge boat ) but now they have started using cars like the camaro and the corvettes.
I remeber having seen on some website that in Europe they have Lambos and lotus as cop cars. I am not sure how true that is.

Stratos · 10th February 2005, 17:22

Here is a pic of a Lamborghini Countach that was used by the dutch.

Psycho · 10th February 2005, 17:23

Guy's see if the following specs make any sense...

Power 300 bhp / 224 KW @ 6000 rpm
Torque 407 Nm / 300 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm

for a normal police car

Check the details here:

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=1304

Stratos · 10th February 2005, 17:48

How about the Indian Cops getting a Octavia RS??

Ps: As soon as they hear a turbowhistle, they will think there is something wrong with the car.

ajmat · 10th February 2005, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stratos

How about the Indian Cops getting a Octavia RS??

Ps: As soon as they hear a turbowhistle, they will think there is something wrong with the car.

Wrong, it will be used to attend to fatcat weddings and carry lavish take home presents.

In europe, the BMW and Mercs are totally stripped out and beefed up for police work, never used for official "personal \' use

10th February 2005, 16:19	#1
espirited Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Exotic cars need proper engine brake-in Hi! Guys, A couple of weeks since I joined and as I promised about great driving stories and experiences, here goes Check out the site below. It it about this one guy who blew up the engine on this brand new esprit. http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/st...621.html?lotus
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10th February 2005, 16:37	#2
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	One freakin crack pot!!! Man the cops car goes upto 160 mph..... Wonder how much our police rides would go??!!! There even cops use souped up cars, wow, how kool is that!! When would the Indian scenario change?!! Would luv to see some cop chases on tv..... Whenever I watch these police chases etc on tv I would wonder when these would happen in India.... Dont see it happening soon though!!!! Last edited by vinsanity : 10th February 2005 at 16:39.
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10th February 2005, 17:12	#3
espirited Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	The cop cars are highly modified in the US. First they were using lame cars like the ford Crown victoria ( really huge boat ) but now they have started using cars like the camaro and the corvettes. I remeber having seen on some website that in Europe they have Lambos and lotus as cop cars. I am not sure how true that is.
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10th February 2005, 17:22	#4
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Here is a pic of a Lamborghini Countach that was used by the dutch.
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10th February 2005, 17:23	#5
Psycho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,043 Thanked: 110 Times View My Garage	Guy's see if the following specs make any sense... Power 300 bhp / 224 KW @ 6000 rpm Torque 407 Nm / 300 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm for a normal police car Check the details here: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=1304
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10th February 2005, 17:48	#6
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	How about the Indian Cops getting a Octavia RS?? Ps: As soon as they hear a turbowhistle, they will think there is something wrong with the car.
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