awd or rwd
09-08-2008, 05:52 PM
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awd or rwd
This is not a question about snow etc. but rather about handling feel.
Note this review in "The Truth About Cars" of the 35x (www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008-infiniti-g35x-awd-review/).
It ain't pretty. I now have an fx45 so all I have been used to over the last three years is the awd system from Infiniti.
In the REAL world can any one comment on sterring feel, road connectedness etc. between g rwd and g x? The rwd gets such rave reviews but the x reviews are not as plentiful or as involved. I would like awd but will not compromise on handling feel and feedback so would be will to buy rwd if necessary.
Your feedback will be much appreciated.
Note this review in "The Truth About Cars" of the 35x (www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008-infiniti-g35x-awd-review/).
It ain't pretty. I now have an fx45 so all I have been used to over the last three years is the awd system from Infiniti.
In the REAL world can any one comment on sterring feel, road connectedness etc. between g rwd and g x? The rwd gets such rave reviews but the x reviews are not as plentiful or as involved. I would like awd but will not compromise on handling feel and feedback so would be will to buy rwd if necessary.
Your feedback will be much appreciated.
09-09-2008, 07:59 PM
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Despite what marketing has told you for years, you don't need AWD unless:
It's funny; the car company known for all wheel drive, all the time (quattro) is about the least sporty of the premium marques, save the R8 (see reason #4 above). And truly, it's because they base their car designs on FWD platforms, and Quattro is an ineffective attempt to align the handling more like a RWD car, which is superior.
If you need it, fine. If you're not sure, then you probably don't...
- You have lots of snow
- You have lots of rain
- You have lots of dirt/mud
- You have too much power for 2 drive wheels
It's funny; the car company known for all wheel drive, all the time (quattro) is about the least sporty of the premium marques, save the R8 (see reason #4 above). And truly, it's because they base their car designs on FWD platforms, and Quattro is an ineffective attempt to align the handling more like a RWD car, which is superior.
If you need it, fine. If you're not sure, then you probably don't...
09-15-2008, 05:39 PM
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Despite what marketing has told you for years, you don't need AWD unless:
It's funny; the car company known for all wheel drive, all the time (quattro) is about the least sporty of the premium marques, save the R8 (see reason #4 above). And truly, it's because they base their car designs on FWD platforms, and Quattro is an ineffective attempt to align the handling more like a RWD car, which is superior.
If you need it, fine. If you're not sure, then you probably don't...
- You have lots of snow
- You have lots of rain
- You have lots of dirt/mud
- You have too much power for 2 drive wheels
It's funny; the car company known for all wheel drive, all the time (quattro) is about the least sporty of the premium marques, save the R8 (see reason #4 above). And truly, it's because they base their car designs on FWD platforms, and Quattro is an ineffective attempt to align the handling more like a RWD car, which is superior.
If you need it, fine. If you're not sure, then you probably don't...
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09-17-2008, 09:09 AM
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I'm actually thinking about putting my plans ahead a yr and buy the G37X.
I've had my FX35 for the last 4 yrs and have never driven a vehicle I enjoy as much as this one.
I've got about 90-100 SCCA Autocross runs and about 300 track miles on my FX.
I hold my own in any venue and have taken out Corvettes, Audi Quattros, and Porches.
I've even been in a SCCA Autocross on ice up a mountain like course and back down.
That was an experience, the likes of which will remain a solitary one-
I did well, however, and had the second fastest time out of 34 vehicles.
Lots of damaged vehicles on that one. Parts strewn all over the place. Bumpers, air dams, you name it. Pretty brutal
That being said, I fully intend to autocross and track the G37.
The Infiniti AWD system is the best I've ever used and while racing, you can without question, feel the system pulling you around corners/cones.
Like glue, Man-
The system starts out a 50/50 split front and back.
At about 6-8 mph, if it sense no slippage, it becomes completely RWD, and at that point, only slippage will cause the front wheel/wheels to have power on them. Basically then, it does handle just as a RWD vehicle.
Very unique and capable system.
It even senses lean, and will apply or adjust power accordingly.
Great for drifting out to the apron on the track under power.
We also get about 250"-300" of snow up here every winter, so it'd be handy there, too.
For the next several yrs, however, I don't plan to be here for the winter.
Leaving in January, the G37 RWD really didn't bother me as far as the snow, but the lure of the X now coming out may be too much for me to resist.
Bottom line is that there is no question, there's an added degree of safety in having the AWD system in any kind of emergency maneuvering or even just a wet, oily, slippery road.
That's just a fact.
I've had my FX35 for the last 4 yrs and have never driven a vehicle I enjoy as much as this one.
I've got about 90-100 SCCA Autocross runs and about 300 track miles on my FX.
I hold my own in any venue and have taken out Corvettes, Audi Quattros, and Porches.
I've even been in a SCCA Autocross on ice up a mountain like course and back down.
That was an experience, the likes of which will remain a solitary one-
I did well, however, and had the second fastest time out of 34 vehicles.
Lots of damaged vehicles on that one. Parts strewn all over the place. Bumpers, air dams, you name it. Pretty brutal
That being said, I fully intend to autocross and track the G37.
The Infiniti AWD system is the best I've ever used and while racing, you can without question, feel the system pulling you around corners/cones.
Like glue, Man-
The system starts out a 50/50 split front and back.
At about 6-8 mph, if it sense no slippage, it becomes completely RWD, and at that point, only slippage will cause the front wheel/wheels to have power on them. Basically then, it does handle just as a RWD vehicle.
Very unique and capable system.
It even senses lean, and will apply or adjust power accordingly.
Great for drifting out to the apron on the track under power.
We also get about 250"-300" of snow up here every winter, so it'd be handy there, too.
For the next several yrs, however, I don't plan to be here for the winter.
Leaving in January, the G37 RWD really didn't bother me as far as the snow, but the lure of the X now coming out may be too much for me to resist.
Bottom line is that there is no question, there's an added degree of safety in having the AWD system in any kind of emergency maneuvering or even just a wet, oily, slippery road.
That's just a fact.
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10-02-2008, 01:17 PM
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I love the AWD on my WRX and am thinking of replacing it with an 09 G37 sedan... if I could get it AWD with a manual that would be very appealing. An AWD car with snow tires is practically unstoppable in the snow!
10-17-2008, 12:13 AM
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Yes, if the AWD system is competent it should most definitely faster since you can most likely dump your clutch at a higher RPM.
That said, your transmission and/or your clutch won't last for long. That's one of the weak points of getting a WRX sti....can't do high rpm launches too often.
That said, your transmission and/or your clutch won't last for long. That's one of the weak points of getting a WRX sti....can't do high rpm launches too often.
10-18-2008, 01:56 AM
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Yes, if the AWD system is competent it should most definitely faster since you can most likely dump your clutch at a higher RPM.
That said, your transmission and/or your clutch won't last for long. That's one of the weak points of getting a WRX sti....can't do high rpm launches too often.
That said, your transmission and/or your clutch won't last for long. That's one of the weak points of getting a WRX sti....can't do high rpm launches too often.
