Where do you prefer your power?

beansbaxter · 11-28-2006, 01:29 AM

FWD, RWD, or AWD??

How do you like your power delivered??

BEERBOHM · 11-28-2006, 01:36 AM

Alot of it depends on the driving conditions. Snow 4x4/AWD, dry RWD cause it can be more fun.

Plummy · 11-28-2006, 02:04 AM

Yeah, what he said. Except I'd do RWD in rain as well cause that's just as fun.

Bmwridr05 · 11-28-2006, 07:24 AM

4wd and rear

SRPS13 · 11-28-2006, 08:50 AM

rwd or awd. Rwd in most cases but when there's 6" of snow outside awd for sure.

Spec · 11-28-2006, 10:10 AM

I agree with everyone in the thread. RWD for most driving situations, as it's a hoot. AWD for poor driving conditions though because RWD will send your BMW into a cement barrier on ice (doh!).

Decepticon · 11-28-2006, 10:23 AM

I used to drive a Subaru Impreza with all wheel drive and I'm telling you that with wet conditions you can still get that bitch power sliding though the corners. :D

G-SSfun · 11-28-2006, 10:32 AM

Rwd for the fun of driving the car. Awd for the thrill of driving the car. and both with lots of HP!

K2theM · 11-28-2006, 10:34 AM

rear wheel all the way.

bellnghmrider · 11-29-2006, 03:49 AM

AWD in any situation.

Revhard · 11-29-2006, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bellnghmrider

AWD in any situation.

my car sux in the snow :confused:

Shark*Daytona · 11-29-2006, 10:58 PM

rear or AWD

SRWitt · 12-14-2006, 01:25 PM

I have to say rear, never driven an awd car, driven plenty of 4X4's though. Got some studded snows for my Mustang this winter and haven't had a problem yet, I drive 70miles a day for work. Last winter same drive no snow tires sucked in the Mustang though.

UrfavNME · 12-14-2006, 01:41 PM

Take my gears to the rear please! Muahahaha

K2theM · 01-04-2007, 11:18 AM

When I took a skid course down at PIR the guy tried to convince me that there was no difference between front and rear wheel drive.

evander · 01-11-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decepticon

I used to drive a Subaru Impreza with all wheel drive and I'm telling you that with wet conditions you can still get that bitch power sliding though the corners. :D

which one? What have you done to it? What do you like? What do you hate? I'm in the market for a new car and the WRX is at the top of my list. No not the STI. I'm trying to gather more info any forums you could point me to? I've been told to get the short shift right off the bat but more info is alway better.

zxwut · 10-21-2008, 11:16 AM

RWD due to it being faster due to less drivetrain loss. Why do you think that there are no awd cars in high end road racing? ;)
Drag racing, rwd ftw also. You can argue that awd would launch better but it won't. A slight bit of wheelspin off the line is good, keeps the rpm's up as you feather the clutch. I launched my blown 2000 rustang gt around 5k at the track with 28x11.5's at 12lbs with only slight spin. It's all about the driver. RWD will win everytime.

koorbloh · 10-21-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K2theM

When I took a skid course down at PIR the guy tried to convince me that there was no difference between front and rear wheel drive.

as long as you stay off the gas, he's right

Mikercw · 10-21-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koorbloh

as long as you stay off the gas, he's right

HAHAHAHA

mjn · 10-25-2008, 11:21 AM

AWD for all year round driving. RWD for the most fun...particularly with high horsepower.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revhard

my car sux in the snow :confused:

Didn't you know that BMW stands for "Barely Moves in Winter"??

443mvemt · 10-27-2008, 02:03 PM

Anyway as long as its FAST!!!

ohcanada · 10-28-2008, 05:52 AM

I <3 understeer

y2k · 11-27-2008, 05:48 AM

Rear wheel drive,I grew up with American muscle cars and never have gotten used to front wheel drive.
Man I wish I still had my old 427/4speed '69 Camaro.

zack · 02-07-2009, 04:34 PM

i love my awd car. handles weird the first time you try sliding in it, but you get used to it. ya, its a little heavier, but i get traction where others dont :]

y2k · 02-08-2009, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zack

i love my awd car. handles weird the first time you try sliding in it, but you get used to it. ya, its a little heavier, but i get traction where others dont :]

Where's the fun in that?

YouTube - Camaro Smokin' 'em down

Johnny-B · 02-09-2009, 11:03 PM

rwd is sooooo much fun, but I wouldn't turn down an RS4 if it was offered to me.

Mikercw · 02-18-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny-B

but I wouldn't turn down an RS4 if it was offered to me.

I would hope not

Vigilante · 03-04-2009, 01:04 PM

Any which way I can get the most power to the ground minimizing drivetrain losses.

Totally depends on conditions/vehicle/race/rules/fun.

In my mind, it's hard to beat a lightweight car with BB power, manual trans, and posi rear. With these things, the rest can be modified/changed to satisfy most of my criteria.

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11-28-2006, 01:29 AM	#1
beansbaxter Administrator Joined: Nov 2006 From: Seattle, WA Posts: 184 I Drive: Audi A4 S My Project: 190E	Where do you prefer your power? FWD, RWD, or AWD?? How do you like your power delivered?? __________________ Follow me on Twitter and Facebook RX-7 rotary power!!

11-28-2006, 07:24 AM	#4
Bmwridr05 Fifth Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: SE WA Posts: 104 I Drive: C6, M3, Jeeps-JK TJ YJ CJ My Project: new house, shop and wife!	4wd and rear __________________ Kevin "Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games." - Ernest Hemingway

11-28-2006, 10:10 AM	#6
Spec Third Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Wilsonville, OR Posts: 71 I Drive: BMW E30 My Project: 03 BMW 530i	I agree with everyone in the thread. RWD for most driving situations, as it's a hoot. AWD for poor driving conditions though because RWD will send your BMW into a cement barrier on ice (doh!). __________________ 1991 BMW E30 318i Sedan 2005 Kawasaki 636cc ZX6-R Speed is a motivation. Lust after it and live it. :cool: PNWRiders.com

11-28-2006, 10:32 AM	#8
G-SSfun Second Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Milwaukie Or. Posts: 31 I Drive: 96 Impala SS, 03 Monte Carlo SS Pace Car, 93 K Blazer	Rwd for the fun of driving the car. Awd for the thrill of driving the car. and both with lots of HP! __________________ Gary :eek: #23 I think it was

11-28-2006, 01:36 AM	#2
BEERBOHM First Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: In yer butt Posts: 16 I Drive: a motorized My Project: Inventing smearless toilet paper	Alot of it depends on the driving conditions. Snow 4x4/AWD, dry RWD cause it can be more fun.

11-28-2006, 02:04 AM	#3
Plummy Second Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Somewhere slow Posts: 33 I Drive: a slow 7th Gen Celimacaca	Yeah, what he said. Except I'd do RWD in rain as well cause that's just as fun.

11-28-2006, 08:50 AM	#5
SRPS13 Top Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Moscow, Idaho Posts: 150 I Drive: 2006 Yamaha R6, 1991 nissan 180sx, 95 neon sport beater My Project: Pulled the sr20det for the second time and winter modding time	rwd or awd. Rwd in most cases but when there's 6" of snow outside awd for sure.

11-28-2006, 10:23 AM	#7
Decepticon First Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Bellevue Posts: 23	I used to drive a Subaru Impreza with all wheel drive and I'm telling you that with wet conditions you can still get that bitch power sliding though the corners. :D

11-28-2006, 10:34 AM	#9
K2theM Second Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Vantucky Posts: 47 I Drive: a 1991 Mazda Miata, with TEETH!	rear wheel all the way. __________________ Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do that, because the world needs people who have come alive!

11-29-2006, 03:49 AM	#10
bellnghmrider Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 From: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4	AWD in any situation.

11-29-2006, 10:58 PM	#12
SharkDaytona First Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Spanaway Posts: 19 I Drive: nothing of intrest yet My Project*: to get something of intrest	rear or AWD

12-14-2006, 01:25 PM	#13
SRWitt Fifth Gear Joined: Dec 2006 From: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 102 I Drive: 2003 Mustang 3.8l 5spd My Project: Mustang, Bandit	I have to say rear, never driven an awd car, driven plenty of 4X4's though. Got some studded snows for my Mustang this winter and haven't had a problem yet, I drive 70miles a day for work. Last winter same drive no snow tires sucked in the Mustang though.

12-14-2006, 01:41 PM	#14
UrfavNME Top Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Spokane Posts: 128 I Drive: 96 240SX 90 300ZXTT My Project: 96 240SX with Full JIC FLT-A2 Susension, Sr20DET, 300ZX brake kit, etc	Take my gears to the rear please! Muahahaha __________________ What do you do when your accelerator is stuck and you're going into a hairpin turn?? DRIFFFTTT!!!

01-04-2007, 11:18 AM	#15
K2theM Second Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Vantucky Posts: 47 I Drive: a 1991 Mazda Miata, with TEETH!	When I took a skid course down at PIR the guy tried to convince me that there was no difference between front and rear wheel drive. __________________ Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do that, because the world needs people who have come alive!

10-21-2008, 11:16 AM	#17
zxwut Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 From: port ludlow, wa Posts: 2	RWD due to it being faster due to less drivetrain loss. Why do you think that there are no awd cars in high end road racing? ;) Drag racing, rwd ftw also. You can argue that awd would launch better but it won't. A slight bit of wheelspin off the line is good, keeps the rpm's up as you feather the clutch. I launched my blown 2000 rustang gt around 5k at the track with 28x11.5's at 12lbs with only slight spin. It's all about the driver. RWD will win everytime.

10-27-2008, 02:03 PM	#21
443mvemt Top Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Spanaway, Wa Posts: 226 I Drive: with lights and sirens My Project: oh you'll see soon enough	Anyway as long as its FAST!!! __________________ Rich member # 21

10-28-2008, 05:52 AM	#22
ohcanada First Gear Joined: Oct 2008 From: Fife, WAAAAAAAAAAA Posts: 10 I Drive: 2006 Scion xA My Project: 2006 Scion xA	I <3 understeer

11-27-2008, 05:48 AM	#23
y2k First Gear Joined: Oct 2008 From: Yacolt,WA Posts: 18 I Drive: '93 Z28 Camaro & '78 GMC 4X4 454/400 My Project: BB Ford speedboat	Rear wheel drive,I grew up with American muscle cars and never have gotten used to front wheel drive. Man I wish I still had my old 427/4speed '69 Camaro.

02-07-2009, 04:34 PM	#24
zack First Gear Joined: Nov 2006 From: Kennewick Posts: 13 I Drive: 06 Evo IX MR	i love my awd car. handles weird the first time you try sliding in it, but you get used to it. ya, its a little heavier, but i get traction where others dont :]

02-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#26
Johnny-B Second Gear Joined: Dec 2006 From: Medford, OR Posts: 25 I Drive: '05 M3, '05 MV Agusta F4 1000S	rwd is sooooo much fun, but I wouldn't turn down an RS4 if it was offered to me.

03-04-2009, 01:04 PM	#28
Vigilante Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington Posts: 8	Any which way I can get the most power to the ground minimizing drivetrain losses. Totally depends on conditions/vehicle/race/rules/fun. In my mind, it's hard to beat a lightweight car with BB power, manual trans, and posi rear. With these things, the rest can be modified/changed to satisfy most of my criteria.

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