In a message dated 1/25/00 2:32:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
<< Eh, that was me. And, my point was clearly that LOW RPM torque was lacking. Of course the torque is decent at high RPM's, which is what you get dropping a gear or two. But I don't LIKE cruising around at 5krpm. 5k? A 2.0L 16V GTI has got plenty of torque, even when compared to higher displacement cars. As long as it's running right, that is. My GTI will accelerate from as low as 1500rpms, and will pull hard from 3500rpms, all the way to 7000rpms. Low rpm torque lacking? Maybe compared to an LT1 chevy ... I still fail to see how FWD is such a foolproof design, that unskilled squids can save themselves when they screw up. I still don't like being unable to make the rear end move around while in a corner, or while exiting. >> Any well handling FWD car will be able to kick its tail out around a turn, on demand. Examples: My car (near-stock suspension), Integras, Preludes, Corrados, SE-Rs, ...etc. Remember that car manufacturers (especially in America) set up their cars so that they understeer. On that note, you'd be surprised at how many RWD cars there are, that understeer pretty bad. I was reading a British car magazine a few months back, and they were reviewing a bunch of hatch backs. It was interesting, because the drivers were saying that some of these little FWD four bangers OVERsteered a bit too easily. It's all in the set up. Alex. _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
