James Hasty
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My ST is the first 4x4 I have ever owned. How does it compare to driving an s10 in the snow as far as handling? Does it turn the same? Any pointers will be greatly appreciated.
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Kevin Palmer
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Turning is relative to the wheel base more so than any other aspect.
Most 4X4 systems are very similar as far as how they handle and how they feel when driving them. You will find both the All Wheel Drive and the Full Time systems to be smoother over all as they are not locked in per say.
Most 4X4 systems are very similar as far as how they handle and how they feel when driving them. You will find both the All Wheel Drive and the Full Time systems to be smoother over all as they are not locked in per say.
Johnny O
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From the "Winter Help" thread:
#1, don't get overconfident and go too fast. Gas and/or going too fast around corners in 4wd, the front end will slide straight ahead. So go slower than you might want to so you can use a little gas to power out of a situation.
#2, while 4x4's GO better in the snow they don't STOP any better (maybe worse since they're heavy). Also while ABS will keep the wheels from skidding, that doesn't necessarily mean you'll stop before you hit something.
#1, don't get overconfident and go too fast. Gas and/or going too fast around corners in 4wd, the front end will slide straight ahead. So go slower than you might want to so you can use a little gas to power out of a situation.
#2, while 4x4's GO better in the snow they don't STOP any better (maybe worse since they're heavy). Also while ABS will keep the wheels from skidding, that doesn't necessarily mean you'll stop before you hit something.
