Ideal Horsepower for Daily Driver

natedog7700 · 04-19-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

As HP increases, penis size decreases. This is a proven scientific ratio.

This must be true. I drive a Prius so I would know...

natedog7700 · 04-19-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

What a Camry? Your other car, the one that shows up on n54 tech is the minimum for a dd. But as others have stated, everything depends on how many hookers you carry in your trunk, and this value is adjusted according to dick size. For example, if you carry three hookers, carry fast food and trash and have a small dick, then your other car will not be adequate.

Ive owned to many cars to count but as of right now (I just sold my Camaro) i own the bmw and camry. My favorite daily so far was my 350z though.

WreckerX5d · 04-19-2016, 07:19 PM

Below 300 is just too damn slow. I don't see how people think that's enough power for them.

Verbiage · 04-19-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrecker335d

Below 300 is just too damn slow. I don't see how people think that's enough power for them.

It's not the size of the boat, but the motion in the ocean.

InB4 blacks can't swim jokes.

FogCityM3 · 04-19-2016, 07:50 PM

Power to weight ratio of around 12lbs/bhp is fast enough for most driving/passing situations...so 290-300 bhp. Most luxury SUVs have a higher weight to power ratio and they have plenty of power to pass and drive at a brisk pace. So assuming the OP is concerned about having enough to be able to pass but not be guzzling gas, in essence the right balance for a daily driven car, think around that 12/1 weight/power ratio works pretty well.

angelr · 04-19-2016, 07:50 PM

In the past I've owned some pretty big power stuff but in the last 10 years or so as long as it's at better than 10lbs per hp with me in it I'm ok. That's usually enough to have some fun if the chassis is worth a damn.

Monkeyboxers · 04-20-2016, 02:37 AM

The 250hp in plenty heaps already for a DD. Most of the time when stuck in traffic it'll be like 40km - 70km, max! Recently got a speeding fine for doing 64 in and 60KM zone....

Though, I will still purchase a M3 for the engine, exhaust note and chassis of the car.

jimj911 · 04-20-2016, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by angelr

In the past I've owned some pretty big power stuff but in the last 10 years or so as long as it's at better than 10lbs per hp with me in it I'm ok. That's usually enough to have some fun if the chassis is worth a damn.

I would agree with this, Im around 9 lbs per hp and very happy with a (mostly) reliable car that doesnt push the capacity of the mechanicals and also gets around 30 mpg if I stay out of it on the highway (which never seems to happen). You spend most of your time in your daily so it should be something that gets the blood pumping.

Mr.SugarSkulls · 04-20-2016, 07:48 AM

1,900,446 hp

jtodd_fl · 04-20-2016, 08:10 AM

10lb horse power

F80_M · 04-20-2016, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

10lb horse power

Wouldn't that be technically 10lb pony power?

jtodd_fl · 04-20-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by F22_M235i

Wouldn't that be technically 10lb pony power?

True... must be for entry-level Mustangs and Camaros (aka pony cars).

Fundguy1 · 04-20-2016, 08:22 AM

Mines a little on the low side at 650 but I manage.

Mr.SugarSkulls · 04-20-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Mines a little on the low side at 650 but I manage.

So slow.

You must have an m2 and vote Bernie sanders.

MightyMouseTech · 04-20-2016, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrecker335d

Below 300 is just too damn slow. I don't see how people think that's enough power for them.

I used to have a diesel smart that came with 48 hp, but had it tuned to around 90 hp. Never had any problems with that.

(cheap jab at people who think you need 800 hp for a daily driver....)

If you know how to drive, any amount is OK for a daily.

Fundguy1 · 04-20-2016, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.SugarSkulls

So slow.

You must have an m2 and vote Bernie sanders.

Yes. Where can I turn in my evil guns?

Mr.SugarSkulls · 04-20-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

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Originally Posted by Mr.SugarSkulls

So slow.

You must have an m2 and vote Bernie sanders.

Yes. Where can I turn in my evil guns?

Ideological purists right this way sir!

jtodd_fl · 04-20-2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Yes. Where can I turn in my evil guns?

Special instructions for Sanders voters when preparing to turn in guns. It is important to clear the chamber.

1. Cock gun.
2. Place barrel in mouth.
3. Pull trigger.

(Someone else will handle the rest of the steps for you.)

*I kid.
**Sorta

Verbiage · 04-20-2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Special instructions for Sanders voters when preparing to turn in guns. It is important to clear the chamber.

1. Cock gun.
2. Place barrel in mouth.
3. Pull trigger.

(Someone else will handle the rest of the steps for you.)

*I kid.
**Sorta

Such a dark post, dad!!

Mr.SugarSkulls · 04-20-2016, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Yes. Where can I turn in my evil guns?

Special instructions for Sanders voters when preparing to turn in guns. It is important to clear the chamber.

1. Cock gun.
2. Place barrel in mouth.
3. Pull trigger.

(Someone else will handle the rest of the steps for you.)

*I kid.
**Sorta

HOLY SHIT

WreckerX5d · 04-20-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

I used to have a diesel smart that came with 48 hp, but had it tuned to around 90 hp. Never had any problems with that.

(cheap jab at people who think you need 800 hp for a daily driver....)

If you know how to drive, any amount is OK for a daily.

Don't you think it's just so boring though? Long Island driving is mostly 0 - highway speeds so that's a determining factor for me.

TMatt · 04-20-2016, 10:00 AM

enough to pass a civic with ease

04-19-2016, 07:19 PM	#47
WreckerX5d Warrant Officer 377 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: Deezul Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Below 300 is just too damn slow. I don't see how people think that's enough power for them. __________________ Deleted, ATM I/C and tuned by B.R.R.
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04-19-2016, 07:50 PM	#49
FogCityM3 Colonel 507 Rep 2,397 Posts Drives: M3 (E90) & Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Power to weight ratio of around 12lbs/bhp is fast enough for most driving/passing situations...so 290-300 bhp. Most luxury SUVs have a higher weight to power ratio and they have plenty of power to pass and drive at a brisk pace. So assuming the OP is concerned about having enough to be able to pass but not be guzzling gas, in essence the right balance for a daily driven car, think around that 12/1 weight/power ratio works pretty well.
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angelr Lieutenant 191 Rep 518 Posts Drives: 07 aw/ir m coupe, 2013 S4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cedarpines park, Ca iTrader: (1)	In the past I've owned some pretty big power stuff but in the last 10 years or so as long as it's at better than 10lbs per hp with me in it I'm ok. That's usually enough to have some fun if the chassis is worth a damn.
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04-20-2016, 02:37 AM	#51
Monkeyboxers Second Lieutenant 86 Rep 236 Posts Drives: '21 X3 30i G01 M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	The 250hp in plenty heaps already for a DD. Most of the time when stuck in traffic it'll be like 40km - 70km, max! Recently got a speeding fine for doing 64 in and 60KM zone.... Though, I will still purchase a M3 for the engine, exhaust note and chassis of the car.
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04-20-2016, 07:48 AM	#53
Mr.SugarSkulls Brigadier General 2887 Rep 3,245 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW F13 M6 [10.00]	1,900,446 hp __________________ I'm always sunny, hunny.
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jtodd_fl 2nd Asst to Dept Undersecretary 6707 Rep 1,298 Posts Drives: People crazy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F82 M4 [9.00] 2016 F87 M2 [0.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00]	10lb horse power __________________ This space for rent.
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04-20-2016, 08:22 AM	#57
Fundguy1 Major General 2042 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Mines a little on the low side at 650 but I manage.
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04-20-2016, 10:00 AM	#66
TMatt Private 35 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2016 EB M235i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	enough to pass a civic with ease
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