Re: [T3] Gone over to the 'WET' side

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

It isn't just static weight distribution, it's the 'wheelie'
syndrome.  There's a rotational torque which helps the grip on the
rear on acceleration that doesn't work as much with front wheel
drive (unless you are going in reverse, I guess).

You surely get the same effect in the rain on the rare occasion it
does!

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
www.hallvw.clara.net/
-----Original Message-----
From: TOASTEDT3@aol.com <TOASTEDT3@aol.com>
To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org>
Date: 12 November 1998 23:11
Subject: Re: [T3] Gone over to the 'WET' side


>wouldnt the weight displacement ratio for the jetta and the
squareback be
>about the same?  The Square's rear engine/rear wheel drive and the
Jetta's
>front engine/front wheel drive.  of course there's never any ice to
drive on
>in southern california so I wouldnt really know, but seems logical
>
>Matt
> WET side member
>
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