Re: Driving on snow / quattro system

["Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>]

On Tue, 12 Dec 1995, William Murin wrote:

> You have confirmed something that my own experience has led me to 
> believe:  the q's real advantage is in/on dry and wet, not necessarily 
> snow/ice.  I have noticed for a long time that when the roads are wet the 
> q just digs in and holds on for dear life.  High speed motoring and 
> handling are really enhanced on wet roads.
> 

Well.... I went hunting for land this weekend after the fresh snow... 
Many a side roads were not at all plowed. We even got to one house that 
was brand new but never been lived in, just out of curiosity, we went up 
the icy steep driveway. The Q climbed that pretty substantial hill with 
no problems at all. That was a hill I wouldnt have attempted with my blazer!

So I would say its strong points definately show in the snow/ice as well.

Bob


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