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05Accent · 02-14-2006, 12:01 AM

im just curious as to see people opinions on who has the most fun in the snow and dry conditions. I know that that FWD and AWD have about the most fun in the snow because they can defiantly get more traction then RWD. But on the other had AWD had the most fun because u can drive with the added bonus of the great traction they get. And RWD has the most fun in dry conditions due to the fact they can drift, (considering you have the HP) just wondering other peoples opinions.

sesolcSTI · 02-14-2006, 12:09 AM

I think for snow AWD wins hands down. You can make it go pretty much where you want in the snow. RWD definitely for drifting. Thats about all there is to it IMO.

2point4DSM · 02-14-2006, 12:14 AM

AWD has the most fun. I can still kick the rear out in the Pilot when it snows. Best part is I can go where most cars would get stuck. I almost put myself in a really bad situation Sunday morning before the plows came around but VTM-4 got me out. The Pilot certainly isn't a true 4 wheel drive vehicle and I don't have real snow tires for it but I definitely had fun.

Also, the DSM can do burnouts too so I think it is actually more fun spinning 4 wheels then just, one or two.

Although I think stickier tires are coming in the very near future.

sesolcSTI · 02-14-2006, 12:22 AM

Yeah, AWD burnouts > FWD/RWD burnouts. And with moderate AWD power you can kick the ass out around turns as well. A little more challenging than RWD, but just as fun.

blkbomber01 · 02-14-2006, 12:26 AM

never really driven awd cars unless into the shop counts.... but id say rwd, i had some of the best times in my nova

97TurboDSM · 02-14-2006, 12:41 AM

speaking from experience, FWD is not fun. i would much rather have AWD or i would like RWD.

05Accent · 02-14-2006, 12:45 AM

for me personally i like FWD.. why because i dont own a AWD car nor a RWD,, so i have to make due.. but i like it also bc i get to drive circles around my friend and his 350z(PT350)when hes tryin to get out of the student lot after it snowed..him being my friend i did go back and help push him out..

Ahh but in the dry times hes laughing at me while doing donuts around me..

MuddyREX · 02-14-2006, 09:12 AM

AWD = snow & mud FTW!!!

Twin_Cam · 02-14-2006, 09:17 AM

Never driven an AWD car hard, but if they understeer like FWD ones, then I think they're a bit overrated. For a track or autocross car, give me RWD anyday. But a daily driver, yea I'd want AWD.

LadyTSi · 02-14-2006, 09:39 AM

AWD = fun in the snow!!!

eviltalon · 02-14-2006, 10:28 AM

Definitly AWD baby, because u have more control of your car. Just like Wil said u can go were others can't. I road down unplowed streets, drove right overtop of small snowbanks, and got plowed in twice and not once did i get stuck. Not 2 mention that I drifted through corners and down streets some with onm coming traffic stairing me in the face, but i had sh*t loads of fun.

EIXVO · 02-14-2006, 11:16 AM

Jr you suck I can drive in the snow, just not in the 350 ha

EIXVO · 02-14-2006, 11:17 AM

I have my little bike

Broken5hift · 02-14-2006, 11:18 AM

RWD with power > *

05Accent · 02-14-2006, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PT350

I have my little bike

haha!!! hell yea that thing rocks!!

But you are right i did forget about your jeep!

wonner · 02-14-2006, 11:43 AM

RWD is the most fun, simply because the road is dry more often than it is snow covered. And everyone knows AWD is for people that can't control a RWD.

012.5RS · 02-14-2006, 11:58 AM

I'd have to say RWD for dry and even wet, but AWD for snow. I got the most joy from taking my T/A out on a nice day and just powersliding every corner. Thankfully come spring I will have another one to play with.

96s14 · 02-14-2006, 12:14 PM

RWD is hands down the best performing. I am not trying to start a war but think about F1 cars, and almost all other racing series?

DropTopChevy · 02-14-2006, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonner

RWD is the most fun, simply because the road is dry more often than it is snow covered. And everyone knows AWD is for people that can't control a RWD.

X1 million

2point4DSM · 02-14-2006, 01:21 PM

F1 and a lot of the racing series that strictly use RWD do so due to the weight advantage and better efficiency of not having 2 more axles and a tranny system that can distribute power to all 4 corners. In fact, when Audi initially brought it's AWD system to rally racing they were ridiculed cause the other teams pretty much bet the added traction would not overcome the weight deficit.

Sure a RWD car can launch as well as an AWD car with tires that are both big and sticky enough to handle the power... on an ideal surface. Now take away that ideal surface and what happens.

And when it comes to having a daily driver nothing is better for this part of the world.

02-14-2006, 12:09 AM	#2
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	I think for snow AWD wins hands down. You can make it go pretty much where you want in the snow. RWD definitely for drifting. Thats about all there is to it IMO. __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

02-14-2006, 12:14 AM	#3
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	AWD has the most fun. I can still kick the rear out in the Pilot when it snows. Best part is I can go where most cars would get stuck. I almost put myself in a really bad situation Sunday morning before the plows came around but VTM-4 got me out. The Pilot certainly isn't a true 4 wheel drive vehicle and I don't have real snow tires for it but I definitely had fun. Also, the DSM can do burnouts too so I think it is actually more fun spinning 4 wheels then just, one or two. Although I think stickier tires are coming in the very near future. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

02-14-2006, 12:22 AM	#4
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	Yeah, AWD burnouts > FWD/RWD burnouts. And with moderate AWD power you can kick the ass out around turns as well. A little more challenging than RWD, but just as fun. __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

02-14-2006, 09:12 AM	#8
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	AWD = snow & mud FTW!!! __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-14-2006, 09:17 AM	#9
Twin_Cam Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA Member #288 iTrader: (0)	Never driven an AWD car hard, but if they understeer like FWD ones, then I think they're a bit overrated. For a track or autocross car, give me RWD anyday. But a daily driver, yea I'd want AWD. __________________ Jeff '00 Saturn SL2m- slowest car on TST

02-14-2006, 12:26 AM	#5
blkbomber01 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #885 My Ride: 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS iTrader: (0)	never really driven awd cars unless into the shop counts.... but id say rwd, i had some of the best times in my nova

02-14-2006, 12:41 AM	#6
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	speaking from experience, FWD is not fun. i would much rather have AWD or i would like RWD.

02-14-2006, 09:39 AM	#10
LadyTSi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Member #298 My Ride: 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (0)	AWD = fun in the snow!!! __________________ ~~Allie~~ 92 Tsi Awd Work in Progress To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-14-2006, 10:28 AM	#11
eviltalon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the crib Member #1374 My Ride: Eagle Summit iTrader: (2)	Definitly AWD baby, because u have more control of your car. Just like Wil said u can go were others can't. I road down unplowed streets, drove right overtop of small snowbanks, and got plowed in twice and not once did i get stuck. Not 2 mention that I drifted through corners and down streets some with onm coming traffic stairing me in the face, but i had sh*t loads of fun.

02-14-2006, 11:16 AM	#12
EIXVO Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1395 My Ride: 2008 BMW 335i Twin Turbo iTrader: (1)	Jr you suck I can drive in the snow, just not in the 350 ha

02-14-2006, 11:17 AM	#13
EIXVO Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1395 My Ride: 2008 BMW 335i Twin Turbo iTrader: (1)	I have my little bike

02-14-2006, 11:18 AM	#14
Broken5hift Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #397 My Ride: 08 Scion Xb & 06 TSX iTrader: (0)	RWD with power > *

02-14-2006, 11:43 AM	#16
wonner Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: EastBay, CA Member #519 My Ride: '05 Toyota Corolla LE, '08 Pontiac G6 GT iTrader: (0)	RWD is the most fun, simply because the road is dry more often than it is snow covered. And everyone knows AWD is for people that can't control a RWD. __________________ '88 RX-7 SE/'02 Cougar XR/'01 Celica GT-S - R.I.P.

02-14-2006, 11:58 AM	#17
012.5RS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bucks County Member #1071 My Ride: 2001 Stage 4 2.0RS---RIP, 2002 WRX Wagon, 1995 Impreza L iTrader: (1)	I'd have to say RWD for dry and even wet, but AWD for snow. I got the most joy from taking my T/A out on a nice day and just powersliding every corner. Thankfully come spring I will have another one to play with. __________________ Power is nothing without control

02-14-2006, 12:14 PM	#18
96s14 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Member #1066 My Ride: KA24DET 240sx and BAMF Pathfinder iTrader: (0)	RWD is hands down the best performing. I am not trying to start a war but think about F1 cars, and almost all other racing series? __________________ 2005 Acura TL 6sp 1996 KA-T: Sold 1997 Pathfinder: Sold

02-14-2006, 01:21 PM	#20
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	F1 and a lot of the racing series that strictly use RWD do so due to the weight advantage and better efficiency of not having 2 more axles and a tranny system that can distribute power to all 4 corners. In fact, when Audi initially brought it's AWD system to rally racing they were ridiculed cause the other teams pretty much bet the added traction would not overcome the weight deficit. Sure a RWD car can launch as well as an AWD car with tires that are both big and sticky enough to handle the power... on an ideal surface. Now take away that ideal surface and what happens. And when it comes to having a daily driver nothing is better for this part of the world. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW! Last edited by 2point4DSM; 02-14-2006 at 01:24 PM.