AWS Pros and Cons
04-13-2011, 11:17 PM
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It's not something you want, if you're into pushing your car. It's a hinderance rather than something helpful.
On the other hand, its awesome for just cruising and daily driving.
Basically, at low speed, it promotes rotation, while at high speed it hinders it. Not good for hard driving. Awesome for cruising.
On the other hand, its awesome for just cruising and daily driving.
Basically, at low speed, it promotes rotation, while at high speed it hinders it. Not good for hard driving. Awesome for cruising.
07-07-2014, 08:19 PM
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I too am interested in how 4WAS works in bad weather... thinking about a G with it and don't want to pass on the deal... but i will push it about 2-3 times a year; mountain blast, group events, & occasional track
Sorry guys, yes, I meant 4WAS
Informative posts Tainui (also vibrant_red and RISKY GUY). I figured due to it being a more complex mechanism, it would naturally be a little more expensive to repair if needed. The bigger question here is, how much more expensive and what kind of failure rate are we looking at.
A couple other questions:
-Is it toggleable? Being a purist, sometimes I want less assistance when driving.
-How does it fair in inclement weather conditions? Does it help or hurt in this area (or is it neutral...no difference).
I see various posts saying avoid it (....if modding) but nobody really says why. Can someone elaborate on this? I'd appreciate it as having the supporting information is what could make or break my decision but simply saying avoid it doesn't tell me much.
Thanks guys...keep em coming
Informative posts Tainui (also vibrant_red and RISKY GUY). I figured due to it being a more complex mechanism, it would naturally be a little more expensive to repair if needed. The bigger question here is, how much more expensive and what kind of failure rate are we looking at.
A couple other questions:
-Is it toggleable? Being a purist, sometimes I want less assistance when driving.
-How does it fair in inclement weather conditions? Does it help or hurt in this area (or is it neutral...no difference).
I see various posts saying avoid it (....if modding) but nobody really says why. Can someone elaborate on this? I'd appreciate it as having the supporting information is what could make or break my decision but simply saying avoid it doesn't tell me much.
Thanks guys...keep em coming
07-08-2014, 02:27 AM
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Well, I love my AWD. It is amazing. I have friends with the RWD and I can corner faster and take off the line quicker. Plus (if I did use it in winter) it would be great. I use to drive it in the winter the first year I bought it, and no issues at all! Then I put wheels and tires on the car, and that is not going to happen anymore. lol
02-27-2023, 07:24 PM
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From R34 to V36
I noticed some ppl are talking about All Wheel Drive and not 4 Wheel Steer.
I've had 4WS on an R33 and a R34 Skyline (single turbo RWD), it's excellent for aggresive street driving or low speed corners on the track. Absolutely annihilated the other cars at skid pan drive days in the tight corners like the slalom and clover leafs. Under 60km/h (37mph) the wheels turn in opposite directions for quicker turn in (the rear wheels only turn a few degrees), above 60km/h they turn in the same direction for high speed stability.
It allows you to cut corners really tight and the back end moves out a little. I didn't realize how close I used to cut corners until I bought a V36 (RWD, no 4WS) and on my first few usual corners - I skimmed the rear wheels on the curb 🙄 I had *NEVER* scraped my wheels on the other cars, not even a scratch! I can imagine the HICAS 4WS would be much the same on the G37 models.
I've had 4WS on an R33 and a R34 Skyline (single turbo RWD), it's excellent for aggresive street driving or low speed corners on the track. Absolutely annihilated the other cars at skid pan drive days in the tight corners like the slalom and clover leafs. Under 60km/h (37mph) the wheels turn in opposite directions for quicker turn in (the rear wheels only turn a few degrees), above 60km/h they turn in the same direction for high speed stability.
It allows you to cut corners really tight and the back end moves out a little. I didn't realize how close I used to cut corners until I bought a V36 (RWD, no 4WS) and on my first few usual corners - I skimmed the rear wheels on the curb 🙄 I had *NEVER* scraped my wheels on the other cars, not even a scratch! I can imagine the HICAS 4WS would be much the same on the G37 models.
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