RWD or AWD?
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I wouldn't attempt a conversion. If you want RWD, buy a RWD. Personally, I prefer RWD for the feel as well as the simplicity. However, if I did a lot of winter driving, I might opt for AWD. Since you're in Vancouver, my guess is that you get a fair bit of rain, so the AWD might make a lot of sense.
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I would attempt a conversion. Doesn't seem like a big deal especially because others have done it.
Not considering the factor of weather conditions and such, what is better to go with?
So primarily looking at it from a performance standpoint. Wouldn't AWD transfer power to the ground much faster than a RWD? But a RWD would be lighter than the AWD..
Not considering the factor of weather conditions and such, what is better to go with?
So primarily looking at it from a performance standpoint. Wouldn't AWD transfer power to the ground much faster than a RWD? But a RWD would be lighter than the AWD..
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RWD behaves entirely differently from AWD when cornering. With the weight of the engine over the drive wheels, you can modulate over and understeer with the accelerator pedal. I've never driven an AWD Porsche, so I can't comment on the difference first hand.
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Off the track, AWD vs. RWD is a matter of taste. A RWD car will do fine on snow and ice covered roads with the right tires and a sane driver. AWD gives you added grip of course, but how fast do you want to go when the road is slippery?
Converting your AWD 996 TT to RWD sounds interesting. Some people are doing this to 993 TT's. The front end should feel much lighter disconnected from the engine.
Converting your AWD 996 TT to RWD sounds interesting. Some people are doing this to 993 TT's. The front end should feel much lighter disconnected from the engine.
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Originally Posted by Paul Marangoni
RWD behaves entirely differently from AWD when cornering. With the weight of the engine over the drive wheels, you can modulate over and understeer with the accelerator pedal. I've never driven an AWD Porsche, so I can't comment on the difference first hand.
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Originally Posted by lowside67
It's completely possible to experience and utilise throttle-induced oversteer on an AWD Porsche, the system is designed such that it behaves similar to a RWD car in the majority of situations.
