rear wheel drive

[cute02spec]

Re: rear wheel drive

Its something you tend to experience in higher power FWDs, although modern cars tend to minimise the effect. Because the engine is mounted transverse, one of the driveshafts is a lot longer than the other and when you floor it you get largely different torque output through each front, so the car "steers" to one side. Depending on the car, it can be very minute or capable of tearing the steering wheel from your grasp.

Pretty much accurate. I have a considerable amount with my car, and it's something that you just get use to, at least I have. I race my car a lot so I've trained myself to hold on tight. There are things to do to reduce torque steer, at least with my type of car.

With that said, I'll admit I'd rather have a FWD car over a RWD car any day. Yeah, it ***** when it comes to putting down the power, but it's an adventure, heh.

[gorin002]

Re: rear wheel drive

corsa is fwd

[mh68]

Re: rear wheel drive

Look at my avatar and there's your answer!

Mike

[Jusadbellum]

Re: rear wheel drive

RWD...

My daily driver is FWD and its much more forgiving than RWD if you mess up at speed.

You didn't offer AWD as an option, which is preferred (when you have enough power) over RWD.

[frustrateddetailer]

Re: rear wheel drive

if u have a fwd then how would you drift gracefully? but i like awd drive better. . . skyline & evos. . the king of the road. . .

[WaspHunter]

Re: rear wheel drive

Its something you tend to experience in higher power FWDs, although modern cars tend to minimise the effect. Because the engine is mounted transverse, one of the driveshafts is a lot longer than the other and when you floor it you get largely different torque output through each front, so the car "steers" to one side. Depending on the car, it can be very minute or capable of tearing the steering wheel from your grasp.

[Deaner5]

Re: rear wheel drive

Maybe I missed something, but could someone explain this torque steer I keep hearing about on FWDs. I have had only FWD cars and have on occasion driven a RWD pickup, can't really notice a difference until it starts snowing, then the FWD is the way to go. And considering one of the main drags I take in town is about a hill that is fairly long. With the FWD I just get some steam going and stay in the gas and get it up the hill in the snow, while the RWD Lincolns and other bigger taxis are just spinnin' the rears.

[Lydia]

Re: rear wheel drive

I like rear wheel drive except for in the rain. My little truck is so light in the rear end it just spins. It's pretty fun to do burnouts with RWD, though....I burned out into 3 gear one time.

[Murr1525]

Re: rear wheel drive

I am certainly no expert, but I do notice even my little car handles very crisply at all speeds.

[BlueTooth]

Re: rear wheel drive

Ive seen that before that ending never gets old

[35th Anniversary SS]

Re: rear wheel drive

I love the feeling of being pushed rather than pulled, plus with RWd u really swing the car around. But If i had the money i would go with 4wd those leave really nice burnouts.

Did someone ask for a AWD burnout? Check this out....

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=1E68B53D-62FF-46AC-9F40-A49F5E262015&p=2

[BlueTooth]

Re: rear wheel drive

I love the feeling of being pushed rather than pulled, plus with RWd u really swing the car around. But If i had the money i would go with 4wd those leave really nice burnouts.

[WaspHunter]

Re: rear wheel drive

I never have, and hopefully never will own a FWD....

Can't judge a car you've never driven.

I'm an AWD convert. Its heavier than you're average RWD but is a lot easier to setup for good handling. I will compliment Hondas on their suspension, but you just can't beat the feeling and cornering speeds you can get with a lightly modded or even stock All-Wheeler. Swapping into an Accord I kept up with my own car, but you really had to ride the ragged edge. And the Beamer on coilovers was left behind long ago

[jfelbab]

Re: rear wheel drive

I own a 1991 Toyota MR2 which is rear wheel drive and a 2004 Lexus RX330 which is AWD. I love them both for what they are. I hated my FWD Honda Accord for the torque steer and heavy, sluggish front end. I was able to drive through snow with my MR2 (with 4 dedicated snow tires) that my Honda wouldn't even think about.

I have to admit that I like the power at the rear as I am much more able to control the car.

[35th Anniversary SS]

Re: rear wheel drive

12 bolt or 9 inch?

Im going with either a 9" or a Strange S60. (S60 = Dana 60 for F-bodies)