Is this your first RWD car? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ESBjiujitsu · 05-10-2012, 02:41 PM

nope...miss my S200. I went FWD, RWD, AWD, AWD and the FRS will make RWD!!!

dookie11 · 05-10-2012, 02:56 PM

What's the diff between FWD and RWD in terms of daily driving's tirewear? Is tire rotation the same (rear to front, vice versa, and then criss cross 'em)?

StuttterButtter · 05-10-2012, 03:02 PM

Im happy to be getting out of the FWD Honda game

KevinDuMa · 05-10-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StuttterButtter

Im happy to be getting out of the FWD Honda game

I'm right there with you

StuttterButtter · 05-10-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dookie11

What's the diff between FWD and RWD in terms of daily driving's tirewear? Is tire rotation the same (rear to front, vice versa, and then criss cross 'em)?

From the DD RWD (S2000,350z,IS300,Supra so on) cars iv driven just (just normal drieving stop and go) i don't see much of a difference. But im not a expert at all.

But i live in the city no curvy roads at all!

track_warrior · 05-10-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by garsh0p

This will be my first RWD car, but I'm planning to use it mostly as a daily driver. Any precautions I should take?

Just make sure when it rains you are easy on the throttle on corners since the car will tend to oversteer as opposed to understeer like in a FWD car, correcting oversteer is very different in a rwd car as well in a FWD car you point it where you want to go and give it a little gas to control the oversteer where as in a rwd you have to countersteer and stay off the throttle.

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Originally Posted by Unicorndog

First RWD car for me too. I am really excited to see how it differs from all the FWD cars I have driven in the past, especially on all the twisty mountain roads near where I live. I currently have a base RSX, and I must say it is a blast on those roads, even though it doesn't have a lot of power (and even less torque).

Before you push it around a mountain road make sure you learn the cars behavior specially since this will be your first RWD car dont underestimate the power it will still slide its tail out a lot from all of the reviews i have seen.

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Originally Posted by dookie11

What's the diff between FWD and RWD in terms of daily driving's tirewear? Is tire rotation the same (rear to front, vice versa, and then criss cross 'em)?

Well normally you cant switch around tires in rwd's because they are staggered but in this car you can since it has the same size all around. Compared to a FWD car you will start to notice your rear tires start to disappear rather quickly once you start to have fun lol

. Dont know if these tires are directional but if they are not i would cross them right rear to left front and left rear to right front.

Allch Chcar · 05-10-2012, 03:28 PM

It's not my first RWD car and I'm quite confident with my ability to keep it slow and take it easy. I've spun out in the rain before and driven on ice and snow. I know fairly well when it's okay to push it and when it's better to play it safe.

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Originally Posted by pcasso87

Well normally you cant switch around tires in rwd's because they are staggered but in this car you can since it has the same size all around. Compared to a FWD car you will start to notice your rear tires start to disappear rather quickly once you start to have fun lol

. Dont know if these tires are directional but if they are not i would cross them right rear to left front and left rear to right front.

Normally the tires aren't staggered from the factory just because it's RWD. That is usually only done on high power cars. They won't be staggered on this car. So long as you don't drive like a maniac they should wear pretty even considering the balance. FWD always wears the front tires out first.

Chee-Hu · 05-10-2012, 03:29 PM

It'll be my first RWD car, but it wouldn't be the first time driving a RWD car.

BigFatFlip · 05-10-2012, 05:07 PM

first RWD CAR? Yes, Vehicle? Not if you count my truck, talk about handling dynamics (most of the weight is in the front)!

muffinman · 05-10-2012, 05:09 PM

u guys r getting like 150lb ft of torque. its not like a tiny amount of pressure on the gas pedal is gonna have u doing donuts in the middle of the street. the complete opposite actaully- its gonna take considerable effort to do a burnout or drift on dry pavement. fwd,rwd and awd cars and trucks can all wreck if u r doing something stupid in rain o snow

Starscream15 · 05-10-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pcasso87

Well normally you cant switch around tires in rwd's because they are staggered but in this car..

WTH kind of RWD's have you been buying?!? LoL

SkullWorks · 05-10-2012, 05:41 PM

I have only owned RWD cars with the exception of my first, an 89 acura legend coupe...that car (specifically the A/T to M/T swap) convinced me I never wanted to own another vehicle where the engine was on top of the trans....from Whence forth I have only been tempted to break this rule for MR2's

I'm thinking this is about my 12th or so RWD car...none have been totaled or even damaged by me in a wreck.

track_warrior · 05-10-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream15

WTH kind of RWD's have you been buying?!? LoL

LOL 350z, s13, s14, c63, E-420 SPORT, E90 m3

All of them came with staggered setup and a lot of power lol.

I just realized this will be the most underpowered car i have ever owned

but im happy im after the balance and handling not the power.

MTeator · 05-10-2012, 05:48 PM

My 93 MR2 was staggered.. and it had NO power

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05-10-2012, 05:09 PM	#24
muffinman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: - Location: jerz Posts: 120 Thanks: 55 Thanked 25 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	u guys r getting like 150lb ft of torque. its not like a tiny amount of pressure on the gas pedal is gonna have u doing donuts in the middle of the street. the complete opposite actaully- its gonna take considerable effort to do a burnout or drift on dry pavement. fwd,rwd and awd cars and trucks can all wreck if u r doing something stupid in rain o snow

05-10-2012, 05:41 PM	#26
SkullWorks Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 Thanks: 803 Thanked 754 Times in 328 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	I have only owned RWD cars with the exception of my first, an 89 acura legend coupe...that car (specifically the A/T to M/T swap) convinced me I never wanted to own another vehicle where the engine was on top of the trans....from Whence forth I have only been tempted to break this rule for MR2's I'm thinking this is about my 12th or so RWD car...none have been totaled or even damaged by me in a wreck.

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