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Old 11-16-2008 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Goonz SVT
AWD is over played..I live in New England and was the same as anyone else thinking AWD was the way to go, however I feel now that im on my second G-coupe with snow tires in the winter that RWD is the way to go.

Infiniti AWD is rear wheel-biased anyways so it'll be RWD most the time iirc..
That's why you have the Snow button.

Also, the power transfer happens so fast that you'd never notice.
Old 11-16-2008 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Goonz SVT
AWD is over played..I live in New England and was the same as anyone else thinking AWD was the way to go, however I feel now that im on my second G-coupe with snow tires in the winter that RWD is the way to go.

Infiniti AWD is rear wheel-biased anyways so it'll be RWD most the time iirc..

All of this talk about how RWD compares to AWD on snow and ice is ridiculous!
There is no comparison!
Apples and oranges-

If you live where you get "real" snow and ice---get the AWD.
End of story.
Old 11-16-2008 | 09:56 AM
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ya i think if you get really bad winters, awd is a must. i drove my rwd g35 with summer tires in a light st louis winter and it was fine, but a bit tricky. still had a few sliding/drifting moments even with good driving so ya.
Old 11-16-2008 | 10:50 AM
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What part of NS? i grew up in Bridgewater.
Halifax. My aunt and uncle lived in Bridgewater for a bunch of years when I was a kid but have since moved to Calgary.
Old 11-16-2008 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by wireboltman
All of this talk about how RWD compares to AWD on snow and ice is ridiculous!
There is no comparison!
Apples and oranges-

If you live where you get "real" snow and ice---get the AWD.
End of story.
I don't disagree that AWD is better. My take in it is that even in areas that get a lot of snow, there is practically only 5 to 10 days a season where there is any practical accumulation on the ground. If you are concerned about snow traction, although AWD is better, why would you sacrifice the sport package if the AWD is better for such a small period of time you will be driving the car? My experience is that if there is less than 4" of snow on the ground, the RWD with good winters is fine. For days where there is MORE than that, leave the car at home. It is a small sacrifice (just a few days a year) for the ability to avoid the extra weight and pick up the sport option IMO.

Having said that, if you don't care about the sports package, then it doesn't really matter I guess.
Old 11-16-2008 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by gthal
I don't disagree that AWD is better. My take in it is that even in areas that get a lot of snow, there is practically only 5 to 10 days a season where there is any practical accumulation on the ground. If you are concerned about snow traction, although AWD is better, why would you sacrifice the sport package if the AWD is better for such a small period of time you will be driving the car? My experience is that if there is less than 4" of snow on the ground, the RWD with good winters is fine. For days where there is MORE than that, leave the car at home. It is a small sacrifice (just a few days a year) for the ability to avoid the extra weight and pick up the sport option IMO.

Having said that, if you don't care about the sports package, then it doesn't really matter I guess.
Once again-----I said "real" snow and ice.

You live in the bananna belt as far as I'm concerned.-
It looks like you get less than 12" of snow a yr on the average.

We get between 250"-300" up here every winter.
Outside of the highway, there's not much pavement on most side roads and streets even visible for a good 3-4 months a winter. Nothing but ice and snow to drive on.

Schools up here don't even close for a 12" snowfall, usually.
Depends on the wind and visibility, as far as bussing.

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Old 11-16-2008 | 01:11 PM
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AWD is over rated



My Dunlop Wintersport M3s serve me alright and I probably see more snow/crappy road conditions (Winterpeg) than most people on this board.

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Old 11-16-2008 | 09:34 PM
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knowing HOW to drive is probably the most important but the right tires is a close 2nd.
Old 11-17-2008 | 01:12 AM
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Well, the sport package and those larger brakes, will just be too much to lose in order to go with the AWD (besides the extra weight). Also, based on y'all's experiences, it does seem to me that RWD with winter-tires and careful driving should be sufficient for the G37 sedan?
Old 11-17-2008 | 01:59 AM
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Old 11-17-2008 | 07:21 AM
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I still say AWD, rather be safe than sorry.
Old 11-17-2008 | 05:50 PM
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Listen even if u are a good driver with blizzak tires and awd or rwd, other drivers will hit u. Just think about it. I Would personally go with Rwd, but not get the summer performance package, and put sand bags in the trunk. All seasons are good enough.
Old 11-17-2008 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by G37USR
Listen even if u are a good driver with blizzak tires and awd or rwd, other drivers will hit u. Just think about it. I Would personally go with Rwd, but not get the summer performance package, and put sand bags in the trunk. All seasons are good enough.
You, sir, have not experienced snow tires, if you think all season's are good enough in snow.
Old 11-17-2008 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by G37USR
Listen even if u are a good driver with blizzak tires and awd or rwd, other drivers will hit u. Just think about it. I Would personally go with Rwd, but not get the summer performance package, and put sand bags in the trunk. All seasons are good enough.
You on drugs, Man?
Old 11-17-2008 | 06:53 PM
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You on drugs, Man?
Lol, then i must be on drugs if i have 2008 Acura TL with all-season tires, that handle very well in the snow. Even though i have fwd, that's y u have sand bags lol.


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