Vaeth SLK V58 vs. Techart Cayman GT Sport (english subtitles)

jameslk350 · 02-24-2009

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/V...art_193916.htm

regarding their esp complaint, don't they know about enabling dyno mode? anyway, hope you guys enjoy.

Ikarus · 02-24-2009

Thank you for posting this. It's always fun to watch Tim Schrick review cars driving them sideways most of the time, even though he's pretty harsh on the SLK here (Quote: "turning the SLK into a sporty car is not an enviable task.").

jameslk350 · 02-24-2009

even caranddriver.com says, "Unhindered by techno-aids, the SLK[350]'s grip on the skidpad improved by 0.03 g compared with simply hitting the ESP switch on the dash." on the subject of turning the ESP off, is it possible to disable only the ESP by just removing a fuse or does one have to disable all ESP/ABS/BAS thru the dash display? in normal weather conditions, how safe or unsafe is it to drive with ABS and BAS disabled?

Nevada Joe · 02-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Ikarus

Thank you for posting this. It's always fun to watch Tim Schrick review cars driving them sideways most of the time, even though he's pretty harsh on the SLK here (Quote: "turning the SLK into a sporty car is not an enviable task.").

Tim's entitled to his opinion.

Ikarus · 02-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Nevada Joe

Tim's entitled to his opinion.

I can see where he's coming from, though. With respect to steering, brake feel and suspension, my SLK280 is not in the same league as the base Porsche Boxster I once drove. Actually, even my VW New Beetle GLS beats it in those disciplines. But then again, top-of-class handling is not what the SLK is all about for me.

dmjonez · 02-25-2009

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Originally Posted by Ikarus

I can see where he's coming from, though. With respect to steering, brake feel and suspension, my SLK280 is not in the same league as the base Porsche Boxster I once drove. Actually, even my VW New Beetle GLS beats it in those disciplines. But then again, top-of-class handling is not what the SLK is all about for me.

I agree. I don't drift my SLK very much. But I sure love driving it...

jameslk350 · 02-25-2009

would it have been a different story if tim fully disabled the ESP?

kingSLK · 02-27-2009

I don't really like the way he went about reviewing the slk. When you review a car, you should judge it on how well it does what it is intended to do. Although there are similarities between the two, the cayman and slk have pretty different intentions. I think he was seeing how well the slk could do what a porsche does rather than seeing it as a separate piece of machinery with its own assets.

Ikarus · 02-27-2009

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Originally Posted by kingSLK

I think he was seeing how well the slk could do what a porsche does rather than seeing it as a separate piece of machinery with its own assets.

To put things in perspective. Tim Schrick is a racing driver and he uses the criteria of a racing driver. I can't remember him ever commenting on stuff like the Sat Nav or the interior. When you know that, you know what to expect. To me, the outcome of this comparison was 100% predictable.

R171pt · 03-15-2009

Well Tim Schrick is a impressive pilot with driving skills like very few, but which of us drive our cars like him?

Thanks for the video, that cayman looks superb too.

neurotrash · 03-16-2009

Dude is bias to Porsche but thats cool. I might have been the first in Nor Cal to drive a Cayman it is a great car one of the best handling car for the money.I don't drive my car around air fields all day, my car SLK55 is perfect for my environment, plus i like driving with the top down listening to a badass V8, Cayman, not for me. Does anyone know a place where you can drive like a maniac like that in Northern California?

02-24-2009	#1 (permalink)
jameslk350 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: VA Vehicle: 2005 SLK350 Posts: 575 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Chats: 0	Vaeth SLK V58 vs. Techart Cayman GT Sport (english subtitles) http://videos.streetfire.net/video/V...art_193916.htm regarding their esp complaint, don't they know about enabling dyno mode? anyway, hope you guys enjoy.

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kingSLK SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Chats: 0	A little biased... I don't really like the way he went about reviewing the slk. When you review a car, you should judge it on how well it does what it is intended to do. Although there are similarities between the two, the cayman and slk have pretty different intentions. I think he was seeing how well the slk could do what a porsche does rather than seeing it as a separate piece of machinery with its own assets.

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neurotrash SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: northern cal martinez Vehicle: diamond silver slk 55 Other Toys: drum set, carbon fiber road bike Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Chats: 0	Dope vid Dude is bias to Porsche but thats cool. I might have been the first in Nor Cal to drive a Cayman it is a great car one of the best handling car for the money.I don't drive my car around air fields all day, my car SLK55 is perfect for my environment, plus i like driving with the top down listening to a badass V8, Cayman, not for me. Does anyone know a place where you can drive like a maniac like that in Northern California?

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Ikarus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 SLK 280 w. 6M Other Toys: 2000 New Beetle GLS w. 5M Posts: 700 Country: Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts Chats: 0	Thank you for posting this. It's always fun to watch Tim Schrick review cars driving them sideways most of the time, even though he's pretty harsh on the SLK here (Quote: "turning the SLK into a sporty car is not an enviable task.").

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jameslk350 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: VA Vehicle: 2005 SLK350 Posts: 575 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Chats: 0	even caranddriver.com says, "Unhindered by techno-aids, the SLK[350]'s grip on the skidpad improved by 0.03 g compared with simply hitting the ESP switch on the dash." on the subject of turning the ESP off, is it possible to disable only the ESP by just removing a fuse or does one have to disable all ESP/ABS/BAS thru the dash display? in normal weather conditions, how safe or unsafe is it to drive with ABS and BAS disabled?

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jameslk350 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: VA Vehicle: 2005 SLK350 Posts: 575 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Chats: 0	would it have been a different story if tim fully disabled the ESP?

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