larchmont

So, like we had a party today, scheduled a long time ago, and we already had one snow cancellation and we didn't want to cancel again, so even though it was snowing pretty bad we had it anyway.

Everybody made it, except the guy with the BMW.

jlukja

5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

Hey, where's Buff-Daddy?

tony4311

lol that guy was just scared of the snow.

I miss having my camaro in the snow, nevery got stuck and was a lot of fun around the corners

SilverTSXinPA

Damn, I have a TSX and I didn't make it either.

larchmont

But you COULD HAVE!

fdl

Ya...i guess my invitation got lost in the mail.

SilverTSXinPA

Maybe next time. In the mean time, I continue looking for that invitation and directions that I must have lost.

rzee

Last Thursday, we just had a pretty big snow in the morning. On my way to work, I was following this G35 coupe on Northern State Parkway, damn that car was fine!!!

Too bad it handled like shit.

Buff-Daddy

The funny thing is that larch never thought for one second that the guy with the BMW probably just found a better party to go to! Hey, at least the guy was trying to protect your feelings. See how nice and thoughtful BMW owners are...

jcg878

lol - now there's a new stereotype for BMW owners!

Soze75

Impossible.
Larch's parties are legendary. The VIP room is unmatched while the snacks are to die for.

larchmont

I was kinda waiting for B-D to say something like that.

Buff-Daddy

Larch's Party. start to finish...

:-* :-* :-* :bukkake:

larchmont

Hey, stick to the topic! We're supposed to be talking about how RWD sucks in the snow!

Dan Martin

LOL!!!

jcg878

lol first smile I've had all day

7or8

Ahahahahahah......Buff, that's one of the best posts ever

D_Nyholm

well, for the 2 weeks a year ther eis snow on the ground...Ill drive my civic. The rest of the time when the roads are clear...I'll be ripping it up in my RWD G35 coupe!!

That is the reason we are looking into the TSX. We need a car that can handle the snow and still be fun in the summertime!!

Buff-Daddy

You should have just waited or trade up to the G35x with intelligent AWD, problem solved and everyone is still happy... If it's only a few weeks a year, I wouldn't worry about it.

fookie

Mayby the guy in the BMW was delivering pizza to pay for his bimmer. Should have gotten a Dodge instead :-D

1SICKLEX

So RWD owners should laugh everytime we see a FWD car in an accident in the dry?

gilboman

then RWD owners would laugh a lot more often than FWD owners... to be Fair RWD owners should only laugh at FWD cars when they see one plow into a barrier on an onramp. Or RWD owners can laugh everytime they turn the steering wheel and know it is much cleaner than a FWD ever could accomplish

SilverTSXinPA

While I am TSX owner, I do not think that any RWD owner could seriously debate the advantages of front wheel drive in the snow. At the same time, I would not argue that a properly balanced RWD with a limited slip differential can exhibit superior handling. One thing that has always amazed me is that, in europe, germany being no exception, they do get a considerable amount of snow and still produce the majority of the rear wheel drive performance sedans. In the mid 80's I was working in Belgium and we had MB E class (strippos with non power windows) in our company fleet. I do not recall having excessive trouble getting around in the snow with that RWD system. It was not as good as the FWD cars but not "undriveable" either. It also did not have wide performance tires.

It is important to keep in mind that ultimately it is the weight per square inch of contact that greatly impact traction. So wide performance tires will reduce the lbs/sq.in reducing the efficacy of the vehicles traction. Also, limited slip, or some method to deliver power to both rear wheels makes a dramatic difference. In the worst snows in europe, it is not uncommon for folks to add weight (a bag or two of sand too the trunk etc) to enhance traction.

It does amaze me though how Acura/Honda is able to so balance their vehicles that the major disadvantages of FWD seem to melt away at anything less than 10/10ths. And, lets face it, most of us do not hit 10/10ths very often, and even fewer have the rquisite skills to take advantage of 10/10ths in any vehicle.

The bottom line is this: The benefits of RWD handling in the real world is very much like pissing in a dark grey suit...It gives you a nice warm feeling, but nobody really notices.

larchmont

lol. How about a poll:

"The benefits of RWD handling in the real world is very much like pissing in a dark grey suit" -- True or False.

phile

Sounds good to me.

vitocorleone

Several people on this board are going to need diapers, then.

SilverTSXinPA

Depends.

vitocorleone

lol

(you're welcome, for the set-up)

SilverTSXinPA

It was bad...it was cheap...but I could not resist.