washdup Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 This is the best reply I have seen in a long time. It was fun while it lasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_ProjectT-5R_* Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 You're using the word efficiency wrong. If it has higher losses, as you said, it is less efficient. A T-5 can be fitted with tires that will not just spin so the need or better traction from AWD is not needed.Only need for AWD on a S60 is if the front tires are on a patch of road that has a poor fiction coefficient. (Ice, gravel, etc) On normal road conditions the AWD adds weight, reduces efficiency, decreases fuel economy, and hinders handling.I think that T-5 people do not have an inferiority complex but that R people have a superiority complex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenlee5 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I am trying to sell my S60R. I am having twins, so I need something to haul them. Its a 2004, 50k miles, black with black interior, dark blue leather and accents. 6 speed, tinted windows, custom black rims, new bridgestone z rated tires. 6 year, 100k mile warranty (I think about 8 months left on it) I love this car but I can't fit two baby seats in the back (and not be chewing on the steering wheel). I should have pictures this weekend. I am asking $16k or best offer. I live in Springfield, IL. Email me at kristenlee5@gmail.com if you're interested. I have had it about 1.5 yrs and haven't had any problems with AWD. I have driven it in snow several times and works like it is supposed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pshrynk Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 You're using the word efficiency wrong. If it has higher losses, as you said, it is less efficient. A T-5 can be fitted with tires that will not just spin so the need or better traction from AWD is not needed.Only need for AWD on a S60 is if the front tires are on a patch of road that has a poor fiction coefficient. (Ice, gravel, etc) On normal road conditions the AWD adds weight, reduces efficiency, decreases fuel economy, and hinders handling.I think that T-5 people do not have an inferiority complex but that R people have a superiority complex!Dry Road HandlingRWD>AWD>FWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapwagon Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Dry Road HandlingRWD>AWD>FWDHandling isn't that left up to the tires and suspension? How is RWD best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pshrynk Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Handling isn't that left up to the tires and suspension? How is RWD best?Have you watched any motorsports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshV70 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Have you watched any motorsports?Have you watched BTCC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Have you watched BTCC?He watches NASCAR it seems :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pshrynk Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 He watches NASCAR it seems Ummmm... Nascar cars are amazing engineering & technology. I like all motorsports including occasionally Nascar. Holy crap you guys can be obtuse and argumentative.The best handling cars (production and race) in the world are still RWD or on the odd occasion AWD -- I cannot really believe that people will actually try to argue that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pshrynk Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Have you watched BTCC?An obvious exception does not disprove a rule. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Well since you appear to be talking straight line acceleration and cornering than AWD = Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshV70 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 An obvious exception does not disprove a rule. Actually it does.How about Realtime and their Acura TSX's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Actually it does.How about Realtime and their Acura TSX's?One could argue that the BMWs consistently hand them their asses :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Burnsy Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Ummmm... Nascar cars are amazing engineering & technology.I forgot how much I love watching hicks drive in a circle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapwagon Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Have you watched any motorsports?oh that's right we are talking about race cars now. Sorry I thought we were talking about street cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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