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Old 10-16-2005, 05:15 PM
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It's also pretty much "idiot-proof" on the asphalt, but tends to push when driven hard, as AWD cars tend to do.

A well sorted 2wd will still get around a roadcourse faster, but if you are willing to give up a bit of max-effort cornering ability the additional straight-line traction AWD provides is wonderful.
I am no expert, but would like you to explain something. If the above is true why did officials give weight penalties to AWD cars (Audi) in the BTC Series? Was it just a matter of inferior technology? Do they still give weight penalties to AWD cars today? Have 2wd systems caught up w/ AWD systems?

Not trying to be argumentative, just
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