Should've got AWD...not 4WD
Should've got AWD...not 4WD
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It was hard to tell how the driver made out; I didn't see him in the vehicle, meaning he was ejected, or he was ok.
The FF crew didn't seem overly excited about the whole thing and there was no ambulance present or on the way.
Also, further down the road, in Georgetown, the CHP responding wasn't running with lights on and was driving at normal speeds.
Whats funny about this is I saw this yo yo when we were heading up the road...I noticed he was driving a tad too fast.
The FF crew didn't seem overly excited about the whole thing and there was no ambulance present or on the way.
Also, further down the road, in Georgetown, the CHP responding wasn't running with lights on and was driving at normal speeds.
Whats funny about this is I saw this yo yo when we were heading up the road...I noticed he was driving a tad too fast.
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when me and my rex ran off the road in November (still got OEM tires, both of us were okay) a few 4x4 would honk their horns and [nice young lads] would taunt me as they sped by.
I think people with big ol trucks feel superior when it comes to snow. yet in rain they take the same precautions as every one else.
WTF?
and for me i laughed at the crash 9mostly it was the and failed physics comment)but i'm not such a pick i want the driver to die. To lose control and run off the road is one thing. to flip and roll takes a bit more skill in the arts of being a dumbass.
I think people with big ol trucks feel superior when it comes to snow. yet in rain they take the same precautions as every one else.
WTF?
and for me i laughed at the crash 9mostly it was the and failed physics comment)but i'm not such a pick i want the driver to die. To lose control and run off the road is one thing. to flip and roll takes a bit more skill in the arts of being a dumbass.
Last edited by newyorkreload; Jan 9, 2005 at 10:54 AM.
I am truely confused by the picture. What did he hit and how did he flip?! None of the truck looks damaged, it just looks like the hand of god reached out and put it on the roof.
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Interesting you bring this up people, 4x4 vs. AWD.
My co-worker drives some large 4x4 dualy truck. We were talking about the snow because I drove to Tahoe in the work truck last week with RWD. I was saying how I wished I took my car with AWD and he was saying that with the chain requirement AWD doesn't always cut it? He seems to think it means you have to be "locked into 4x4" and as AWD moves traction around depending on which wheel has more grip you still have to have chains (think in some conditions they require chains period but anyway).
Someone confirm my belief that AWD is better than a locked differential 4x4 (I mean I guess unless you were totally stuck somewhere then I think you would want all four to spin regardless). Seems like transfering traction is the way to go especially when you introduce "turning" into your driving lol.
My co-worker drives some large 4x4 dualy truck. We were talking about the snow because I drove to Tahoe in the work truck last week with RWD. I was saying how I wished I took my car with AWD and he was saying that with the chain requirement AWD doesn't always cut it? He seems to think it means you have to be "locked into 4x4" and as AWD moves traction around depending on which wheel has more grip you still have to have chains (think in some conditions they require chains period but anyway).
Someone confirm my belief that AWD is better than a locked differential 4x4 (I mean I guess unless you were totally stuck somewhere then I think you would want all four to spin regardless). Seems like transfering traction is the way to go especially when you introduce "turning" into your driving lol.
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Well, I believe that the 5spd WRX is a 50/50 full time split front/rear anyway. One of the main technical differences between 4wd and AWD is that 4wd uses a transfer case where AWD doesn't.
The chains people, as far as I know, don't care if your car is 4wd or AWD provided that you have snow tires. Sometimes they will require chains on all vehicles, but usually AWD or 4wd and snow tires is all you need to get past the checkpoint.
The chains people, as far as I know, don't care if your car is 4wd or AWD provided that you have snow tires. Sometimes they will require chains on all vehicles, but usually AWD or 4wd and snow tires is all you need to get past the checkpoint.
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Originally Posted by SubNub
Interesting you bring this up people, 4x4 vs. AWD.
My co-worker drives some large 4x4 dualy truck. We were talking about the snow because I drove to Tahoe in the work truck last week with RWD. I was saying how I wished I took my car with AWD and he was saying that with the chain requirement AWD doesn't always cut it? He seems to think it means you have to be "locked into 4x4" and as AWD moves traction around depending on which wheel has more grip you still have to have chains (think in some conditions they require chains period but anyway).
Someone confirm my belief that AWD is better than a locked differential 4x4 (I mean I guess unless you were totally stuck somewhere then I think you would want all four to spin regardless). Seems like transfering traction is the way to go especially when you introduce "turning" into your driving lol.
My co-worker drives some large 4x4 dualy truck. We were talking about the snow because I drove to Tahoe in the work truck last week with RWD. I was saying how I wished I took my car with AWD and he was saying that with the chain requirement AWD doesn't always cut it? He seems to think it means you have to be "locked into 4x4" and as AWD moves traction around depending on which wheel has more grip you still have to have chains (think in some conditions they require chains period but anyway).
Someone confirm my belief that AWD is better than a locked differential 4x4 (I mean I guess unless you were totally stuck somewhere then I think you would want all four to spin regardless). Seems like transfering traction is the way to go especially when you introduce "turning" into your driving lol.
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Originally Posted by Oaf
If this is true, just buy an STi!!
That being said I think that people who have trucks are too confident regardless of weather conditions. I mean I know they compensate for ***** size but I didn't realize they compensate for brain size and fear of dying in a wreck!
I think the thing people forget the most about inclement weather is that sure you CAN go that fast because you have traction moving forward but the braking is what is going to own your *** in your heavy, poor center of gravity, large truck with inadequate brakes.
I hate the fact that people have no regard for other people's safety when the weather is bad, rain or snow. WHY THE HELL DO YOU STILL THINK YOU CAN GO 80MPH?????
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Originally Posted by sonicsuby
Well, I believe that the 5spd WRX is a 50/50 full time split front/rear anyway. One of the main technical differences between 4wd and AWD is that 4wd uses a transfer case where AWD doesn't.