RE: [Fwd: [R] Left foot braking and 4wd]

["Paul Wilson" <pwilson@ma.ultranet.com>]

> Yeah, everyuone thinks that FWD has this superior traction (pulling
> ability in this case) in low cf situations.  I think this comes from the
> fact that while the wheels will spin like crazy, the car doesnt really do
> any funny things while thats happening, so from the driver's perspective,
> it may seem like it is pulling better...well, because its pulling....

Actually, I think this perception comes from people's experience with front
heavy RWD(such as Camaros and pickups) cars that truly do suck in slippery
conditions.  Also, RWD cars lose traction in much more dramatic and scary
ways
than FWD cars.

I've actually found a Miata(with torsen, snows and a nice 50/50 weight
distribution) to be excellent in the snow assuming it's not too deep.

Paul Wilson