I think you need good grip, and not too much torque on the driven wheels,
whether they are at the front or the back. On snow, good grip comes with
narrow tyres which cut into the snow and a good chunky tread pattern.
Torque is best controlled via the right use of clutch and gears so for me at
least an automatic is definately out for snow driving ( but then I cannot
drive an automatic on a dry road anyway!!)
I guess the type of snow has a good deal to do with it too!
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at exit109.com>
To: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 2:26 AM
Subject: Re: What makes a good snow car?
> My Triumph Spitfire was great in the snow, terrible everywhere else.
> it had a 50/50 weight distribution and rear wheel drive.
>
> My Jaguar X type is perfect in the snow. Can't spin it if I try.
> again, 50/50 weight and 60 rear wheel drive/40 front wheel drive.
> It FEELS like rear wheel drive (I hate being pulled like front wheel
drive)
>
> My pick up truck is a total disaster in the snow which leads me to
> believe most of the SUVs which are glorified pick ups, are just as bad
> in the snow.
> It has a 80/20 weight distribution and rear wheel drive.
> I am wondering if the 50/50 weight has anything to do with snow
> driveability?
> The Sprites are all really good in the snow too, again, close to a 50/50
> weight.
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