FWD torque tends to pull it straight and 50/50 mass distribution allows the front to lift quicker than with 60/40.

It's one of the reasons I got bored of BMWs holding me up in the Prelude in atrocious weather. Just don't lift off...

Some suicide merchant was trying to drive a Dumb Fortwo down flooded, off-camber roads last night - mass distribution occasionally 0/100. I blew the doors off it before it had chance to lose it in my direction of travel. Why do people use those outside Smoke?

 

I've done 160mph in the damp in my M135i and I've not died (or spun) yet. That was a lot of standing water though. Plus he'd been drifiting it and the Michelin Pilot Super Sports that are the OEM tyre choice aren't the best in the wet, although I've driven worse. Amazing dry weather grip though, close to Michelin Pilot Sport Cup grip levels, but more tread depth and better wet & cold grip.

 

I thought you might have a perspective
I'm still drawn to an M135i next
Any car could have hydro planned in those circumstances

 

I remember Gad achieved it in an E36 at a much lower speed - these things are relative...

 

The whole aquaplaning piece was nonsense, the BM was run with all stability off whereas the VW system can't be turned off completely.

 

Thought the cycling piece was too long and boring.
The show is getting a bit dull, but I'll probably still watch it.
Just like I'll be watching Need For Speed next week .

 

About 60/70mph. Happy days. I will see if I can find a picture - was pre digital

 

Drive one ... you may be surprised if you can get past the Ford badge !

 

Would you drive a Streetka?

 

Would you drive a Streetka?


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That's not a Fiesta ... I am not 'diverse' enough to drive the StreetKa