Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2005 09:27:29 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: New car - drawn to the Dark Side
The Malt Hound wrote: > "ma_twain" <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote in message > news:41E05374.1060202nospamo.com... > >>NG900 wrote: >> >>FWD or RWD, it is a matter of personal preference. Each handles >>differently, so it depends on how you like to drive. I own both, a RWD >>and FWD - both with turbos and manual transmission :-) They are both fun >>to drive, but I prefer the FWD in the snow. I do notice the torque steer >>in the FWD after driving the RWD. Hand brake turns are easier in the FWD >>with the parking brake on the rear wheels. These cars do not have traction >>control or electronic stability systems. >> >> > > Both of mine do. BMWs that is. With a switch to turn it off should I > desire to... > > MaltHound > > > There is something to be said about learning how to drive without an electronic system to compensate for your mistakes. With that said, BMW has the right idea by providing a switch so you can turn off these electronic systems. You can learn how to drive your car and an inexperienced driver can also drive the car safely - with the systems turned on . . . Audi used to have a switch so you could turn off the ABS. There are certain road conditions where ABS is a disadvantage.
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