fwd/rwd?

[ks]

which is better rear /front wheel drive ?

[ks]

which is better rear /front wheel drive ?

[Luniz]

As most tracks run counter-clockwise, front wheel drive on the front right wheel has proven to be most beneficial...

[The AFX Master]

Front wheel drive is better because you always are a wheelbase ahead of your RWD competitors

[Kirby]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Luniz:
As most tracks run counter-clockwise, front wheel drive on the front right wheel has proven to be most beneficial... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm a big fan of some of the more recent developments with this technology.

We've been having good successes with All Right Wheel Drive. Packing is rather easy; Just one big chain that runs up the side of the vehicle.

I just hope that they keep the counter-clockwise track this year.

[Dsenechal]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kirby:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Luniz:
As most tracks run counter-clockwise, front wheel drive on the front right wheel has proven to be most beneficial... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm a big fan of some of the more recent developments with this technology.

We've been having good successes with All Right Wheel Drive. Packing is rather easy; Just one big chain that runs up the side of the vehicle.

I just hope that they keep the counter-clockwise track this year. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Why dont you just run two chains, one on the left and one on the right? AWD would dominate

[The AFX Master]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Why dont you just run two chains, one on the left and one on the right? AWD would dominate </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It's already done.. and people call them "tanks".. Although i don't see a clever way to SEF a turret and a 105mm cannon as main hoop bracing

btw.. tanks often "blow" the competition away

[benny41]

iv heard diagonal drive is the next big thing. just have to make sure your driver is well protected from the chain.

[VFR750R]

As discussed in another thread, fwd is the best option for accelerating up a straight wall with aero.

[Zac]

Just curious, what happens at the top of the wall?

[L B0MB]

There's a lip at the top of the wall to send the car on a backward arc so the upside-down aeros now provide lift and the car becomes a sail plane...

What were YOU thinking was going to happen?!!! http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Kevin Dunn]

This got off to a quick start...

Best thread eva!

[Adambomb]

AWD is nice, but it's just so hard to effectively distribute torque to all those wheels. If we could get the rules to change up a bit, this idea could dominate:

Simplified AWD (http://www.maniacworld.com/One-Wheel-Motorcycle.html)

[Kirby]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by benny41:
iv heard diagonal drive is the next big thing. just have to make sure your driver is well protected from the chain. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ah yes the Deakin diagonal-drive sidewinder.

Too bad that its a two-year car, I've heard great things about your work. Looking forward to seeing you guys in '10.

[PatClarke]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">which is better rear /front wheel drive ? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

KS, Front drive cars pull
Rear drive cars push

Some guys like to pull but most prefer to push.

I think you are more a FWD type of guy

Pat

[mech5496]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
KS, Front drive cars pull
Rear drive cars push

Some guys like to pull but most prefer to push.

I think you are more a FWD type of guy

Pat </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hahahahaha, best quote EVER!

[cjanota]

http://kalecoauto.com/index.ph...n_page=index&cPath=6 (http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6)

They have the AWD kit and the tank kit.

[Bemo]

And never forget the biggest advantage of fwd: You have rwd while driving backwards!

[Kirby]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bemo:
And never forget the biggest advantage of fwd: You have rwd while driving backwards! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Can put in a handbrake for the rear wheels and FormulaSAE-Drift.

[Serious]

FWD... less drivetrain loss from the foot pedals to the front wheels.