Isn't it wonderful when you have to pay for another's mistake?!

[toytech]

A hard downshift in an awd car is way different than in other cars all 4 tires slow down and provide a ton of braking , but that's in the dry . In the snow ya all cars stop the same or not at all. Most 4x4 split power differently than an awd car , they have open center diffs and send power to the wheels that are slipping usually the back wheels . When you have limited slip center diff it sends power to the wheels with grip and is also usually front wheel biased 60front 40 rear spilt for example . In my Subaru I have a heck of a time getting the rear to swing out in the snow , it just grips and takes off in a straight line , no fun at all.

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by toytech

A hard downshift in an awd car is way different than in other cars all 4 tires slow down and provide a ton of braking , but that's in the dry . In the snow ya all cars stop the same or not at all. Most 4x4 split power differently than an awd car , they have open center diffs and send power to the wheels that are slipping usually the back wheels . When you have limited slip center diff it sends power to the wheels with grip and is also usually front wheel biased 60front 40 rear spilt for example . In my Subaru I have a heck of a time getting the rear to swing out in the snow , it just grips and takes off in a straight line , no fun at all.

I have big brembos on my car and know that I can stop quicker than most. I took my husbands van and had to adjust my driving as my stop time was a lot more. Calgary drivers are aggressive, I still see people talking on cell phones all the time, so defensive driving is a must. I watch people for sudden lane changes as I've been cut off to many times, also don't watch the car ahead, but 3-4 in front. And those who constantly ride their brakes-I get away from, can't predict what they are going to do.

And I love swinging out my back end, rwd in the snow -can't resist...lol. Comes in handy for tailgaters, drop a gear, back goes out and they back off....of course at lower speeds, but traction control and stalitytrac keeps things to a minimum.

[jorjef]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

also don't watch the car ahead, but 3-4 in front

By far the best piece of advise in this thread.