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Old 01-21-2012, 05:36 PM   #255 (permalink)
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About the quote from my esteemed collegue arragonis
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Originally Posted by Gabriel Voisin about FWD
The system has the following merits: 1) It makes it easier to lower the centre of gravity and bring it forward. 2) It will free us from that unbelievable stupidity:a transmission shaft and tunnel between the engine in front of the driver and the driven wheels. 3) Front wheel drive will increase the interior space of the body, reduce the car's weight and diminish the cost price.
I guess drifting around a corner never entered the imagination of the author. While most of my vehicles have been FWD, have owned a couple RWD vehicles let loose their necessary driving traction for a bit of cheap thrills is a pleasure worth 1 of my abilities to create another generation.
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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