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| 930cabman |
 May 25 2023, 06:37 PM
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I sense many of us on this board have both. Which one gets more seat time?
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| windforfun |
May 25 2023, 06:47 PM
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Rear engine cars are fundamentally flawed because the car's center of mass is typically behind the rear wheels.
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| bkrantz |
May 26 2023, 07:08 PM
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QUOTE(windforfun @ May 25 2023, 06:47 PM)  Rear engine cars are fundamentally flawed because the car's center of mass is typically behind the rear wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Maybe "flawed" but a unique driving feel that can be more fun than a "perfect" mid-engine car. |
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| windforfun |
May 26 2023, 07:17 PM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ May 26 2023, 06:08 PM) QUOTE(windforfun @ May 25 2023, 06:47 PM) Rear engine cars are fundamentally flawed because the car's center of mass is typically behind the rear wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Maybe "flawed" but a unique driving feel that can be more fun than a "perfect" mid-engine car. Except when it fish-tails off the road in bad weather. |
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