FWD, AWD, or RWD????

Deutsch · 02-27-2006, 05:37 PM

Pick one and give your reasons as to why you think this is the best drivetrain layout. Sure there may be an obvious majority favorite, but everyone's different.

Deutsch · 02-27-2006, 05:38 PM

Uhoh,

I tried to do a poll here. Mods, could you help me out? Thanks in advance.

Audi4Life · 02-27-2006, 05:42 PM

HAHAHA!!!!!!!..................................... .................................................. ....

AWD!!!! I just really like it cuz it can be driven all-year round...and if its a fast car with all-wheel drive (RS4) you get a amzing grip...

BTW, mods why aren't the smilies working!!!!!!!???????? I cannot make my word bold, or italized.......icannot post pictures or post a weblink.....it won't let me click on them...HELPP!!

The Artist · 02-27-2006, 05:48 PM

RWD.. no doubt.. the only right way for superb fun and performance..

Deutsch · 02-27-2006, 07:12 PM

I like the feel of instant propulsion that you get w/ AWD, but RWD is rocket ship performance. Can't beat it.

Michael · 02-27-2006, 08:58 PM

We had a discussion about this same exact topic a while ago

Deutsch · 02-27-2006, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWFREAK

We had a discussion about this same exact topic a while ago

Never saw it sorry. The difficulty in making new threads and lacking omnipresence.

Merc1 · 02-28-2006, 01:08 AM

This all depends on what type of vehicle or what you're looking for the vehicle to do. RWD is still the best layout for a real sports car. FWD is best for a strictly family sedan and AWD can be used as a go-between for both.

M

Deutsch · 02-28-2006, 01:20 AM

I really truly and honestly adore AWD. The car feels tons more alert and responsive, you never loose grip, only obtain more of it the harder you push the car(as was my experience w/ the B7 S4< love) I like RWD and AWD for different reasons, and would gladly take either. Too bad BMW doesn't equip M cars w/ AWD, but rightfully so as that wouldn't be very fitting.

cawimmer430 · 02-28-2006, 10:24 AM

1) AWD - better traction and advantages over RWD in slippery environments.

2) RWD - classic layout and the one to choose for sports car enthusiasts.

3) FWD - ok for smaller cars, but for bigger cars, AWD or RWD should be standard IMO. Better than RWD in the snow for sure.

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Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	FWD, AWD, or RWD???? Pick one and give your reasons as to why you think this is the best drivetrain layout. Sure there may be an obvious majority favorite, but everyone's different.

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Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: FWD, AWD, or RWD???? Uhoh, I tried to do a poll here. Mods, could you help me out? Thanks in advance.

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Audi4Life Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY Posts: 882 Thanks: 164 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	Re: FWD, AWD, or RWD???? HAHAHA!!!!!!!..................................... .................................................. .... AWD!!!! I just really like it cuz it can be driven all-year round...and if its a fast car with all-wheel drive (RS4) you get a amzing grip... BTW, mods why aren't the smilies working!!!!!!!???????? I cannot make my word bold, or italized.......icannot post pictures or post a weblink.....it won't let me click on them...HELPP!!

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Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: FWD, AWD, or RWD???? I like the feel of instant propulsion that you get w/ AWD, but RWD is rocket ship performance. Can't beat it.

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Michael Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,248 Thanks: 247 Thanked 340 Times in 205 Posts	Re: FWD, AWD, or RWD???? We had a discussion about this same exact topic a while ago

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: FWD, AWD, or RWD???? This all depends on what type of vehicle or what you're looking for the vehicle to do. RWD is still the best layout for a real sports car. FWD is best for a strictly family sedan and AWD can be used as a go-between for both. M

02-28-2006, 01:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: FWD, AWD, or RWD???? I really truly and honestly adore AWD. The car feels tons more alert and responsive, you never loose grip, only obtain more of it the harder you push the car(as was my experience w/ the B7 S4< love) I like RWD and AWD for different reasons, and would gladly take either. Too bad BMW doesn't equip M cars w/ AWD, but rightfully so as that wouldn't be very fitting.

02-28-2006, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 6,256 Thanks: 2,385 Thanked 1,758 Times in 835 Posts	Re: FWD, AWD, or RWD???? 1) AWD - better traction and advantages over RWD in slippery environments. 2) RWD - classic layout and the one to choose for sports car enthusiasts. 3) FWD - ok for smaller cars, but for bigger cars, AWD or RWD should be standard IMO. Better than RWD in the snow for sure.

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