Re: PIR rant was Re: compare this what?

[harrison <hsapir@multiverse.com>]

John, this quote is not mine, I agree with you 100% on the quattro traction issue.

harrison

John Karasaki wrote: I don't buy what you said about:

> "The tests don't show the documentation of awd over traction control.  Add
> in good tires and driver skill, the awd advantage is compromised."
>
> I've experienced the quattro advantage too many times in the rain or snow
> to praise any "tests."
>
> Just my $0.02.
>
> At 12:50 PM 4/6/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >Actually it was my 84 4kq that demonstrated this feat twice. It had not so
> new
> >dunlop all seasons on it.
> >
> >harrison
> >
> >QSHIPQ wrote:
> >
> >> Hope the quattro had blizzacks and the bimmer didn't.  The tests don't show
> >> the documentation of awd over traction control.  Add in good tires and
> driver
> >> skill, the awd advantage is compromised.   To the point where the awd car
> >> needs good snows to make any claims again.
> >>
> >> Hope BMW doesn't try awd again either.  The comparos of the 325IX didn't
> put
> >> audi on top.
> >>
> >> Scott
> >
> >
> >
> >