Audi FWD/AWD, was "Loose Rear"

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.gmi.edu>]

On Thu, 2 Jan 1997, Eric Billing wrote:

> I find that my '93 CSQW acts very "rear-wheel drive" like and have to 
> watch the throttle on corners or the back end will break loose. 
> Since I have been a front driver since the mid-80's, this behavior 
> is a little weird to me.

You probably just have to get used to it.  Its rather unlikely that 
something's wrong given the age of the car, although you _could_ get your 
dealer to take a look at it for you.

> I am surprised that an AWD setup on an otherwise FWD car results is this. 

Just a small point of clarification here, the Audis are AWD cars which 
are also offered with a FWD variant.  Most Audis (certainly the current 
ones) are designed as AWD cars first and foremost.

> So my question is, should my quattro wagon act rear wheel drive like in 
> its tendency to oversteer?

If you gun the throttle in a turn in a slippery condition, it will 
definitely oversteer.  If you are trying to remain neutral in a turn with 
out touching the brakes or the throttle, it will likely understeer a little.

Later, ---------------------------------------------------------- 
Graydon D. Stuckey 	'85 Mazda RX7 GS, no toys 
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