Why are SWB cars not good for a RWD application?
Oct 22, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Why are SWB cars not good for a RWD application?
Following on from a topic the other day, Why are Short Wheelbase cars no good for the Rear Wheel Drive treatment?
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Oct 22, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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not sure to be honest
Something about swapping ends at the drop of a hat, but saying that my mates RWD Fiesta Cosworth is VERY controlable
wasnt the 6R4 RWD or 4WD
Oct 22, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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Really dont know. I would guess that perhaps its got to do with leverage etc in terms of stability.
The further the Rear wheels are from the fronts, the less effort it will take to keep it in a straight line?
Oct 22, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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Tiff yours m8s fezzy is longer than a mk2 escort though!
Oct 22, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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Oct 22, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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They become very twitchy and easier to spin basically (although there are a million and one other variables!)
Oct 22, 2004 | 01:17 PM
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
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try those renault clio v6's
i drove a few of those at renault NOT! stable!!!
like a trolley with a dodgy wheel
Oct 22, 2004 | 01:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil
They become very twitchy and easier to spin basically (although there are a million and one other variables!)
Sounds reasonable enough!!
Oct 22, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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They are rear engined though, so totally different
Oct 22, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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Oct 22, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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I thought the Renault was mid engined not rear engined?
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