Originally Posted by Mr.Speed
The only thing keeping me from buying one and trick'n it out is they are FWD O the agony. Why are they fwd?,, gas mileage?. Please correct me if im wrong but arnt FWD horrible for racing?
Front wheel drive provides better gas milage (smaller drivetrain, less mechanical drag) and gives the car the tendancy to understeer (the average person reacts better to understeer then oversteer in an emergency situation.)
Originally Posted by Mr.Speed
Is there a way to make a civic RWD, in a modest price range?
No.
Originally Posted by Mr.Speed
Stock FWD racing a Stock RWD both cars same HP numbers everything the same cept FWD,RWD. Wouldnt the RWD win?
Yes, the RWD would win in a 'perfect' situation.
Originally Posted by Mr.Speed
ISnt that why all the killer sports cars are RWD such as, Supras, RX-7, Corvette, Camaro, Viper ...ect.
Yes, pretty much.