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Fwd?
So tell me, does the lack of AWD adversely affect the handling? I realize that some torque steer will become noticeable, but I doubt that it would be severe. Where I'm at I dont't really need AWD and it would be nice to include FWD models, to increase selection, let alone for the price break. And not to mention a little less maintenance prone. My '92 was great in Colo. I had a 350' driveway with an 8% grade and could push snow over the hood. I have little need for that now though. *Thank Goodness*
Just looking for some input, esp. from those that have driven both more than a few feet. Beav |
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Re: Fwd?
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Re: Fwd?
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I've got one of each, and there is some torque steer on the FWD, not bad mind you, but present. My 94 FWD feels faster than my 92 AWD did while I still had an auto in it. The FWD are a couple hundred pounds lighter, and have less HP loss through the drivetrain, so if you don't really need AWD, the the FWD's should be faster, and have less tranny trouble (plus cheaper tranny if you needed to replace it) , than the AWD's. Did I mention that I have a 94 L FWD for sale? Just some food for thought.
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my fwd is quick.
i have had my car on a road course where i really put it through its paces. understeer was minimal to be honest. the car pretty much does what you want it to. i actually got myself in an oversteer situation by coming in to hot, did a 180. i have driven fwd cars my whole life and this one understeers the least.
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