Re: So what's good about FWD?

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In a message dated 97-01-18 05:58:11 EST, you write:

<< What am I missing?
 --  >>
Nothing....  FWD was built for giving more cabin space, not as a engineering
prowess...  The low traction argument only holds when slowly exiting in low
cf, cuz you are right, the weight is over the front wheels...   As you add
acceleration to the equation, the front lifts, weight shifts to the rear, and
traction cf goes down quickly....  A lot of companies (GM 3800) have big
monies tied up in 70-80's chassis and engines that dictate the E/W
installs.....  Hardly something to brag about.   Having raced fwd myself (in
my plebean racing career)  prorally, SS, solos, I find you can dial out alot
of the characteristics, but amazingly you find yourself thinkin, this would
be really easy if I just ditched it and went rwd....

Scott

Scott