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Re: FWD vs. RWD

To: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Subject: Re: FWD vs. RWD
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:52:00 -0700
Cc: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>, "John C. Gottstein" <gottstein@erols.com>, Spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: WFO Racing
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"...can't beat a Mini for kick in the ass fun and good handling ;-)"  Ever tried
'slick-track kart'?

Larry Macy wrote:

> You'll note that most all race cars and "serious" (read expensive) sports
> cars are RWD. That being said, you can't beat a Mini for kick in the ass
> fun and good handling ;-)
>
> Larry
>
> >>>>On 9/20/00 6:41 PM so and so (Frank Clarici) said. (And I quote:)
>
> >"John C. Gottstein" wrote:
> >>
> >> Can someone please explain to me the pros and cons of Front Wheel Drive and
> >> Rear Wheel Drive?  I still really have no idea.  Just really curious.
> >
> >Front wheel drive is for people who can't drive on ice or snow or know
> >how to regain control in a skid.
> >I learned how to drive with rear wheel drive. I hate front wheel drive.
> >I like being pushed not pulled. I feel like I have more control but then
> >it's pretty hard to swing the ass end out on a FWD car.
> >I have owned a Mini, A Taurus, and a VW, all FWD, I would avoid driving
> >those cars no matter what. A lot of old timers don't like the FWD, maybe
> >it's because you can't teach old dogs new tricks.
> >Both my kids are driving FWD cars, they like it better then RWD.
> >I guess it's an age thing or what you grew up with.
> >--
> >Frank Clarici
> >Toms River, NJ
> >The bug in the rice bowl
> >http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
> System Manager/Administrator
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> University of Pennsylvania
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> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
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