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t walgamuth · #29 04-22-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by link

I understand something about finding the limits of adhesion in different circumstances on the road. I only found intentionally sliding to be a weak thrill when i was a teen ager.

Even then I saw it as more reckless and a car is a bad platform for that kind of thing. Cars don’t come close to finding the limits of control compared to say a dirt bike, a bicycle on a single track trail, or snow skis on a steep mountain side with 2’ of new powder, or no new powder for that matter.

You want a real challenge? Try an expert ski run on an icy day. That will show you your limits and everything you need to know about balance, control, and finesse. Power sliding in a car?

Tossing a vehicle around on open road is someplace between reckless and stupid. I guess you are trying to imply that the adrenalin rush from intentionally losing control is “fun?”

But still that does not explain why RWD gives a better rush than any other drive configuration. Is it because most RWD sedans suck so badly when it comes to cornering and the ineptitude of the vehicle is considered fun?

You don't always choose to lose traction. if you find yourself with your traction lost and you have never practiced what to do to regain traction and control then you may crash.

Fun is another issue and I don't go sliding around in any manner which would endanger myself or anybody else or anybody's property.