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Originally Posted by Snaps
Exactly - driver error in applying too much power at the wrong time. When both a FWD and RWD have cold tires you can apply more power in the RWD while still keeping the same line (ie. without getting under or oversteer), because the FWD is using the tire grip to both corner and accelerate, you have less grip available for both at the same time..
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Yet the point still stands, that FWDs would not spin under power, providing less driver error and therefore less time lost as well as a safer ride in less than ideal conditions, ie rain or cold tires. And it's very hard to correct in a RWD, it's called "snap" oversteer for a reason lol
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Originally Posted by Snaps
In most cases it is inferior, because most high-level racing isn't done with low power levels or poor tires, they're done with high HP and slicks... Where a RWD car would best a FWD car.
I'm not disagreeing that FWD's are fine for low-level/"fun" trackdays, I'm just saying they're not as good as others for the more serious stuff.
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Then you agree that in low-level racing FWD would be very competitive? Where street tires are mandated and power levels are restricted... like I said, FWD can be very competitive in a real world scenario, where limited budgets come into play. On BMI there are many examples of a Civic TR besting an S2000.