I was made after '85 But I do get what you mean, modern electronics definitely make cars different than they used to be.
Hehe, i dont think it applies to people, but only this time i wasn't the electronics that burned me, it was the engine its self :/
Damn I hated removing and installing the transfer case on my 97' Yukon 350. Terrible, miserable job on jack-stands. 1979 Chrysler Newport would like to have a word with you.
I just dont understand why you would think that rwd is "snappy and worse handling" than that of a fwd car, just how ?
I think he's saying that specifically about rear engined cars. To contribute to the debate, This isn't quite accurate, the drivetrain layout doesn't really dictate the weight distribution. think of something like the holden commodore VE, the sedan had a 50:50 weight distribution, compared to the ute, which was something like 65:35. it depends on a lot of things, how far forward/back is the passenger compartment, is it set up to carry loads, etc. what you may be referring to is the fact that the load on the tires is more evenly distributed, the front tires take the main lateral load and the rear tires take the accelerative load, as well as the fact that under acceleration, the weight of the vehicle shifts to the rear, putting more force into the rear tires, improving grip. I feel like I should also mention that since contained (FF or RR) drivetrains have everything mounted to one subframe, it also makes assembly and service easier. another common advantage of FWD is that understeer is more natural, due to the overworking of the front tires. the propensity to understeer is much more logical to your average buffoon who can't even tell when his high beams are on. for an experienced driver, oversteer is better because you can balance it to hold the car through a corner, but without the skill to catch/balance a slide, you're likely to spin out, which when you're going 100km/h on a quiet coutry road lined with trees, it's not a very nice prospect. RR motors aren't any more energy efficient, but rather, it comes back to the preference of improved traction and the idea of RWD having a "premium" feel. some electric cars are front-motored, the VW Egolf, the fiat 500, nissan leaf chevrolet bolt, and this comes down to them sharing chassis platforms with ICE cars.
Rear wheels don't turn, thus RR has lower U-joint energy loss than FF, RR(or FR) also allows larger steering angle. Without the "sharing chassis platforms", there's no reason for FF EV, also the "sharing chassis platforms" usually means less room for battery pack and possible wonky weight distribution.
Everything stated here is accurate with the exception of one thing: FF is not easier to service for the most part. It is much easier to work on longitudinal engines in V configurations than it is to work on them mounted transversly. What is easier to work on is the transmission and the other drivetrain components.
Had an oil change done on my car on friday was over 350 euros wich is alot for that imo but since i want to keep my warrenty i have to do it with dealership oil because some had issues that VW wont pay if the engine blows.
Just bought this yesterday for $800. I already put it on my Instagram and the classic gm fwd facebook group so idk how many of yall have already seen it.
Oooh thats real nasty lookin', now how on earth could a U joint seize up, i've absolutely never heard of that before. Although i suppose i dont live in a climate that has such varying weather over the year...
Ford may have killed sex, but Musk and the government are trying to kill the car, so you know... it's all even, right? --- Post updated --- I should clarify that I'm really dejected about it, but I have to make jokes to keep a light mood (sigh)
