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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Anyone miss the thrill of RWD??

I've basically driven RWD cars my whole with the exception of my previous FWD car, I don't know if I'm ready to go from RWD to AWD anyone miss RWD?? Those who AutoX/Road Race I'd like to hear your opinions. By the way I've never driven a high performance AWD vehicle before.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LanEvo9er
I've basically driven RWD cars my whole with the exception of my previous FWD car, I don't know if I'm ready to go from RWD to AWD anyone miss RWD?? Those who AutoX/Road Race I'd like to hear your opinions. By the way I've never driven a high performance AWD vehicle before.
I miss RWD. The transmission in my Camaro blew up on me 2 weeks ago. It was the 2nd rebuild.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LanEvo9er
I've basically driven RWD cars my whole with the exception of my previous FWD car, I don't know if I'm ready to go from RWD to AWD anyone miss RWD?? Those who AutoX/Road Race I'd like to hear your opinions. By the way I've never driven a high performance AWD vehicle before.
Is your Infiniti G35 too tame for you? Wanna walk on the wild side? What up?
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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I miss RWD burnouts and oversteering in my S2000.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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I thought that I missed rwd so I bought an s2k to drive while my evo is in the shop. Now I really miss awd and can't wait to get it back. The evo will have handling characteristics as similar to a rwd car as you can get in an awd and I think that you would be very happy with it. It oversteers better than any other awd available yet still offers all of the advantages of an awd drivetrain.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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I missed the RWD launches ...... specially R33 with 750hp ... you know .... you never get it straight .. always sideway comes first =) but its how I love it ....


2nd thing is that .... I used to drift every corner with my RWD cars .. but now .. I can barely hear the screaming coming out from my tires ... ... ... ... ...


I like drift alot - and with AWD ...... well you need a very good skill for it ......



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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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I've been looking into getting the Evo9 looking for more performance, the G35 has some great handling but nowhere as near the Evo9.... plus it's my daily driver and in the winter living in Connecticut is not fun with RWD even with snow tires I couldln't get up some hills especially where I lived it was such a hassle commuting to work too. If I got the Evo instead and put snow tires on them I think I'd have an easier commute only 20 mi a day. I'm looking for something that has superb handling, performance, can work in the winter, lots of AutoX and occasional Track time. I looked at the STi but I'm leaning more towards the Evo.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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AWD would be your new addiction. Beware! I have both, and still prefer the Evo.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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F no! I had an s2k that swapped ends constantly.

Give me an evo, good snow tires and 6 inches of fresh powder... That, is fun.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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i had 4 240sx's and i love my AWD but i miss the sliding i must say. I tryed kicking out the evo a bunch of times and it friggen hard!!
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LanEvo9er
I've been looking into getting the Evo9 looking for more performance, the G35 has some great handling but nowhere as near the Evo9.... plus it's my daily driver and in the winter living in Connecticut is not fun with RWD even with snow tires I couldln't get up some hills especially where I lived it was such a hassle commuting to work too. If I got the Evo instead and put snow tires on them I think I'd have an easier commute only 20 mi a day. I'm looking for something that has superb handling, performance, can work in the winter, lots of AutoX and occasional Track time. I looked at the STi but I'm leaning more towards the Evo.
If your looking for a nice ride, slower steering, more low end torque, then you are an STI type of guy (not that there is anything wrong with that)

If your looking for more sport, precise go kart like steering, and a little frenetic attitude thrown in then you are looking to buy the Evo. It really is the closest thing to a race car for the street. Even the new Corvette is almost a boulevard cruiser in comparison as far as steering feel, ride quality, and the seat of the pants effect. I didn't say it was faster but it gives you that impression even though you know it isn't.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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in the rain it will drive like a rwd car... @ t-hill i boosted too quick comin out of a tight turn & it drove just like a RWD car
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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You can brake way to late, point it at where you want to go and stomp on teh gas.
Car goes to work

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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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im addicted to rwd
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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all i want, is a cheap beater S14 with a turbo KA, and some cheap tires just to drift the **** out of it when I feel mad/bored/happy/in a driving mood.
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