BMW M3 vs. Subaru WRX - Page 2

thepolarfoxqx · 08-15-04, 08:32 AM

with 3.7" of ground clearance, i still don't see that thing in the mud.

LateNightCable · 08-16-04, 06:50 PM

It doesn't look four-wheel drive either. Although, racing around in the dirt Dukes of Hazzard style can't be bad for development purposes.

thepolarfoxqx · 08-17-04, 02:28 AM

having driven an E30 on snow and mud and gravel, I can tell you that it is by no means an all terain vehicle. Off road- where the terrain is uneven, the trailing link rear suspension's less redeeming point come out. It is fantastic on even pavement, but simply doesn't handle bumps well.

AWD isn't neccesary to off road well.

LateNightCable · 08-17-04, 02:49 AM

But it can't hurt, thats' why the best have AWD.

thepolarfoxqx · 08-17-04, 03:01 AM

i don't know, for audi it makes them really heavy and throws off the weight distrobution. It's nice off road, not really on.

LateNightCable · 08-17-04, 08:13 PM

Yes, off-road. And the VW group can't comprehend " light ", or balanced weight distribution.

thepolarfoxqx · 08-17-04, 11:14 PM

Someone needs to go teach the boys in wolfsburg about basic physics. I gave credit to the engineers from ingolstadt, but it seems they've forgotten too. Everything the VW group makes has atleast half the engine sitting fore of the front axle. It is not actually possible to make a car with that much weight ahead of the front axle NOT understeer. Most of the engine in the bentley GT sits forward. In contrast, BMW sits their engines completely aft of the front axle. Keep in mind BMW is also a fan of the long inline six, so it's a challenge for them to do it, but the fact they do it shows how important it is.