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Conference vmsnet::car$note:carbuffs

Title:Carbuffs
Moderator:DASXPS::NASEAM::READIO
Created:Tue Dec 13 1988
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:632
Total number of notes:88145

595.0. "Sure, it'll go anywhere, BUT CAN YOU GET IT TO STOP? (FWD vs RWD)" by MVDS01::READIO (A Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman Locks) Wed Jan 24 1990 10:01

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595.1MILKWY::SMCCORMICKBunny killerWed Jan 24 1990 10:375
595.2Mercedes is still RWDLANDO::RAYMONDWed Jan 24 1990 10:398
595.3ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Wed Jan 24 1990 10:398
595.4FWD: mixed blessingVIA::GLANTZMike, DTN 381-1253Wed Jan 24 1990 10:5125
595.5FWD goes good but doesn't stop so goodHYDRA::CARLSONDave CarlsonWed Jan 24 1990 12:0317
595.6EGYPT::CRITZGreg LeMond - Sportsman of the YearWed Jan 24 1990 12:0510
595.7If you ask me, FWD=trouble in snow. Did you ask?HYEND::C_DENOPOULOSI have Chronic LyripsychosisWed Jan 24 1990 12:3016
595.8ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Wed Jan 24 1990 12:4915
595.9RWD => no reverse in snow.OOTOOL::SOOLife begins at 4000 r.p.m.Wed Jan 24 1990 15:3119
595.10FERWD vs MERWD vs RERWDOOTOOL::SOOLife begins at 4000 r.p.m.Wed Jan 24 1990 15:345
595.11MILKWY::SLABOUNTYI get weird ...Wed Jan 24 1990 15:405
595.12FWD vs RWD, like foreign vs domestic, both grow like weedsSMVDV1::JGUNNERSONJLGWed Jan 24 1990 16:294
595.13mr2 ok with four snow tiresAIAG::WEISSMANWed Jan 24 1990 16:4918
595.14MILKWY::SLABOUNTYI get weird ...Wed Jan 24 1990 17:157
595.15There's just NO substitute for experience (except luck)LEDS::COHENSome limitations may apply...Wed Jan 24 1990 18:5719
595.16ya gotta keep those wheels ROLLINGOPUS::LASKYWed Jan 24 1990 19:2121
595.17BMWCCA-Ice Racing EventsFORCE::HQCONSOLThu Jan 25 1990 08:5910
595.18PFLOYD::ROTHBERGEverybody'sGot2DeviateFromTheNormThu Jan 25 1990 21:5811
595.19Can be better or worseMLCSSE::MILLERThu Jan 25 1990 22:0310
595.20bbbuuuut....BTOVT::BROWN_JYou R what U isFri Jan 26 1990 05:3212
595.21ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Fri Jan 26 1990 09:2815
595.22Sandy Stevens probably will give schoolLEDS::LEWICKEFri Jan 26 1990 10:015
595.23Let's not get too cocky, nowMVDS01::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksFri Jan 26 1990 10:1016
595.24ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Fri Jan 26 1990 10:3310
595.25Here's your chance BMW (space) CCA...TRLIAN::ROYJanuary 25.... 155,000Fri Jan 26 1990 14:1131
595.26another vote for FWD in snowKAOA01::GILESFri Jan 26 1990 14:5622
595.27Wrong Wheel DriveCOMET::WARNOCKI'm the NHOAFri Jan 26 1990 17:0314
595.28SCCAT::BOUCHARDKen Bouchard WRO3-2Fri Jan 26 1990 17:595
595.29Make mine a vote for RWD!DECXPS::SKELLYFri Jan 26 1990 17:5929
595.30Well, this is certainly turning into an interesting discussionLEDS::COHENSome limitations may apply...Fri Jan 26 1990 19:1434
595.31not that this has anythin to do with the street...SETH::POWISMon Jan 29 1990 07:5736
595.32FWD >> RWD EUCLID::PAULHUSChris @ MLO6B-2/T13 dtn 223-6871Mon Jan 29 1990 10:4413
595.33MILKWY::SLABOUNTYMontana's going to Disney again!!Mon Jan 29 1990 11:0012
595.34The contact patch doesn't get bigger or smallerACTION::AUGENSTEINMon Jan 29 1990 11:1917
595.35COMET::WARNOCKI'm the NHOAMon Jan 29 1990 17:3315
595.36RENIS::HARVEYMon Jan 29 1990 20:1111
595.37PFLOYD::ROTHBERGEverybody'sGot2DeviateFromTheNormTue Jan 30 1990 00:5911
595.38MILKWY::SLABOUNTYI'm sh*t out of luck today, man.Tue Jan 30 1990 07:3211
595.39I can't do donuts going forward....:-)WFOV11::KOEHLER1 window & 2 bumpers to goTue Jan 30 1990 09:266
595.40ONE MORE THING....USMFG::WGRABOWSKITue Jan 30 1990 09:274
595.41Fishtailed all the way to workSALEM::DWATKINSSnow today = Warm tomorrow?Tue Jan 30 1990 10:027
595.42A MATTER OF CHOICEUSMFG::WGRABOWSKITue Jan 30 1990 10:236
595.43GOOD POINTSALEM::DWATKINSSnow today = Warm tomorrow?Tue Jan 30 1990 11:135
595.44still 4 4wdKAOA11::GILESWed Jan 31 1990 13:3724
595.45we can discuss this foreverVIA::GLANTZMike, DTN 381-1253Wed Jan 31 1990 14:5610
595.46No, it won't stop.....until it bumps somethingMVDS01::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Jan 31 1990 16:5439
595.47Left of Atlantic Drive worse in snow?VANTEN::MITCHELLDNumber 23 is in dock!Thu Feb 01 1990 03:3121
595.48Reformed RWD junkie.CURRNT::SAXBYIsn't it 5.30 yet?Thu Feb 01 1990 04:169
595.49Where'd ya get yer license ? Sears ??? :-)BUFFER::PCORMIERThe more laws, the less justiceThu Feb 01 1990 10:286
595.50Long windedLEDS::COHENSome limitations may apply...Thu Feb 01 1990 10:5578
595.51Handling vs. tractionVICKI::DODIERThu Feb 01 1990 11:0237
595.52ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Thu Feb 01 1990 11:2115
595.53IMHOMILPND::VLASAKRoad WarriorThu Feb 01 1990 11:2119
595.54MILKWY::SLABOUNTYMy mind is on the blink ...Thu Feb 01 1990 11:2717
595.55Try thisLEDS::COHENSome limitations may apply...Thu Feb 01 1990 11:3421
595.56religion or science?VIA::GLANTZMike, DTN 381-1253Thu Feb 01 1990 11:3613
595.57They'll "fit" but steering will sufferMVDS01::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksThu Feb 01 1990 12:007
595.58Hot snow + mudVANTEN::MITCHELLDNumber 23 is in dock!Thu Feb 01 1990 12:416
595.59HA !!!!!KAOA01::GILESThu Feb 01 1990 13:246
595.60STROKR::DEHAHNThu Feb 01 1990 13:2412
595.61Ugly tires, but they dig...WFOV12::KOEHLER1 window & 2 bumpers to goThu Feb 01 1990 13:287
595.62WOODRO::THOMSdigital index operatorThu Feb 01 1990 13:379
595.63He Loves "Rusty"WFOV12::KOEHLERMissed itThu Feb 01 1990 13:485
595.64....BUT CAN YOU GET IT TO STOP?MVDS01::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksThu Feb 01 1990 14:0633
595.65ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Thu Feb 01 1990 14:1514
595.66They don't want to waste itRDF::GUNNERSONThu Feb 01 1990 14:336
595.67STROKR::DEHAHNThu Feb 01 1990 15:067
595.68All "snow" ain't the sameLEDS::LEWICKEThu Feb 01 1990 15:2123
595.69Turkey +XWD=TroubleVANTEN::MITCHELLDNumber 23 is in dock!Fri Feb 02 1990 03:2521
595.70Irresponsible marketing practicesVICKI::DODIERFri Feb 02 1990 07:4137
595.71What about the ones going too slow with four wheels driving?RDF::GUNNERSONFri Feb 02 1990 08:4917
595.72*SOMEONE* probably loves them!LEDS::COHENSome limitations may apply...Fri Feb 02 1990 08:575
595.73HA, yourself :-}BUFFER::PCORMIERThe more laws, the less justiceFri Feb 02 1990 09:4122
595.74enuf's enufKAOO01::GILESFri Feb 02 1990 11:3840
595.75Balding maybe....WFOV12::KOEHLER2 and 1/2 years later,it's doneFri Feb 02 1990 13:525
595.76Yeah, but you do wear a hat :-)CSSE::WAITEFri Feb 02 1990 14:141
595.77B-ball hats onlyWFOV12::KOEHLERThru slush and snow,I hope it'll goFri Feb 02 1990 14:413
595.78It sure must be cold..NZOV01::GOULDSTONEMusicians Duet BetterSun Feb 04 1990 21:096
595.79PFLOYD::ROTHBERGEverybody'sGot2DeviateFromTheNormMon Feb 05 1990 00:0814
595.80Can you do this though?MED::D_SMITHMon Feb 05 1990 07:428
595.81No Bat turns in the SuBrat(tm)WFOV12::KOEHLERIt's a Brat,NO! SuBrat!Mon Feb 05 1990 08:386
595.82MILKWY::SLABOUNTYLe Freak - c'est chic!!Mon Feb 05 1990 08:409
595.83The hill holder lets me do burnouts thoughWFOV12::KOEHLERIt's a Brat,NO! SuBrat!Mon Feb 05 1990 08:487
595.84AKOV06::HPCSMon Feb 05 1990 11:2823
595.85STROKR::DEHAHNMon Feb 05 1990 15:5211
595.86HYEND::C_DENOPOULOSI have Chronic LyripsychosisTue Feb 06 1990 09:456
595.87AKOV06::HPCSTue Feb 06 1990 11:2317
595.88ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Tue Feb 06 1990 13:218
595.89STROKR::DEHAHNWed Feb 07 1990 09:2610
595.90RTNBRV::PICKARDEr... Yes, its got finsWed Feb 07 1990 09:4113
595.91Two more morons...HPSTEK::BURTONFlexmaniacWed Feb 07 1990 13:067
595.92City CopsMFGMEM::S_JOHNSONSay it, don't spray it!Wed Feb 07 1990 14:3710
595.93Know your limits....STEREO::BEAUDETWe'll leave the light on for ya..Fri Feb 09 1990 13:578
595.94KAOFS::S_BROOKIt's time for a summertime dreamTue Jul 10 1990 11:3043
595.95Please, GOD. Make my next FWD rental a standard trans. carMVDS01::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksTue Jul 10 1990 11:5824
595.96Let us sell you the answer to the problem we created?14752::GUNNERSONTue Jul 10 1990 14:095
595.97 Primary focus of Japanese marketing strategyMVDS01::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksTue Jul 10 1990 14:262
595.98Sheesh, it's winter already?PLANIT::SOOWe need the machine that goes *ping*.Tue Jul 10 1990 15:021
595.99Nope. Thunderstorm and flash-flood season -- same differenceMVDS01::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksTue Jul 10 1990 17:434
595.100Check your setup params Skip.IPOMGR::BEAUDETTom Beaudet - but not Motel 6Tue Jul 10 1990 17:586
595.101He must like the itty bitty letters...RAMBLR::MORONEYHow do you get this car out of second gear?Tue Jul 10 1990 18:186
595.102Easily dealt wi(d)thLEDS::COHENThere's *ALWAYS* free Cheese in a Mousetrap!Wed Jul 11 1990 11:1011
595.103Oops, sorryMVDS01::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Jul 11 1990 13:4814
595.104MILKWY::SLABOUNTYErotic NightmaresWed Jul 11 1990 14:4410
595.105talking about stopping...VANTEN::MITCHELLD23=>42|skate=>AnswerWed Aug 15 1990 13:2415
595.106It's the whole package that countsACTION::AUGENSTEINWed Aug 15 1990 13:4827
595.107Can active suspension change the wight transfer?PAXVAX::SONTAKKEThu Aug 16 1990 10:3710
595.108Vectors. polar moments, center of mass, other fine wordsACTION::AUGENSTEINThu Aug 16 1990 13:3118
595.109Maybe someone else knows thisPAXVAX::SONTAKKEVikas SontakkeThu Aug 16 1990 15:5713
595.110Repco's anyone?CNTROL::STECKOThu Aug 16 1990 22:4413
595.111Tyres and brakesVANTEN::MITCHELLD23=>42|skate=>AnswerFri Aug 17 1990 04:385
595.112LEVERS::S_HARVELLFri Aug 17 1990 09:4920
595.113If you really want to stop...SYNCRO::BRYANTFri Aug 17 1990 11:176
595.114Look for another causeLEDS::COHENThere's *ALWAYS* free Cheese in a Mousetrap!Fri Aug 17 1990 11:312
595.11511"'s..Wow..mines only 9.4"'sCNTROL::STECKOFri Aug 17 1990 18:3926
595.116water + heat = airPLANIT::SOOWe need the machine that goes *ping*.Fri Aug 17 1990 18:5813
595.117Fwd,good in snow...NOT!NQOPS::RITCHOTTETerminal Velocity or bust!Thu Nov 19 1992 16:4210
595.118A car w/FWD and a handbrake = 4-wheel steeringBTOVT::MELLOR_Dpredict..failure..AE-35 unitThu Nov 19 1992 18:4836
595.119Use the right tool for the job!USHS01::HARDMANI do WindowsThu Nov 19 1992 21:468
595.120Adjust to being pulled instead of pushedWMODEV::BALSAMOThe Rock that is higher than IFri Nov 20 1992 09:3621
595.121RWD FWD AWDMLCSSE::MILLERFri Nov 20 1992 11:2012
595.122brings back fond (?) memoriesMVDS02::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksFri Nov 20 1992 11:5916
595.123Quit yer whinin'MLTVAX::FISHERKill your televisionFri Nov 20 1992 16:389
595.124TARKIN::POLLOCKMon Nov 30 1992 11:526
595.125hmmmmmmm..........MVDS02::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Nov 30 1992 12:0416
595.126Pig in snow, oink !BTOVT::MCDONOUGH_FPleasant under glassMon Nov 30 1992 15:2714
595.127FWD is garbageIAMOK::FISHERWed Feb 17 1993 15:0520
595.128Shouldn't Condemn all FWD's or all RWD's, there are just to many variablesTROOA::DPURDIEWed Feb 17 1993 15:3727
595.129OASS::BURDEN_DA bear in his natural habitatWed Feb 17 1993 16:0915
595.130Would you rather listen to NPR?LEDS::LEWICKEIf it ain't broke, don't buy it.Wed Feb 17 1993 16:1013
595.131CNTROL::MENTALWed Feb 17 1993 16:2010
595.132IAMOK::FISHERFri Feb 19 1993 09:0520
595.133Small and narrowTROOA::DPURDIEFri Feb 19 1993 10:055
595.134Snows = marketing hypeJURAN::HAWKEFri Feb 19 1993 13:048
595.135all bets are off for iceALLVAX::DUNTONFrankly my dear.....Mon Feb 22 1993 15:0918
595.136A modest proposalMLTVAX::FISHERKill your televisionTue Feb 23 1993 10:189
595.137IAMOK::FISHERTue Mar 09 1993 07:3910
595.138Skinny better in snowVICKI::DODIERCars suck, then they dieThu Oct 21 1993 09:576
595.139...SMAUG::LEGERLOTZAlan Legerlotz .OSI Applications. dtn 226-5744Thu Oct 21 1993 10:1831
595.140DECLNE::TOWLEThu Oct 21 1993 11:1526
595.141Neither is "better", just preferred...KAOOA::HASIBEDERGood tea, nice houseThu Oct 21 1993 11:5117
595.142Lots of great cars today...CAPNET::GMILLERThu Oct 21 1993 12:0024
595.143DECLNE::TOWLEThu Oct 21 1993 12:016
595.144STROKR::dehahnninety eight...don't be lateThu Oct 21 1993 13:4312
595.145Did I just see a snowflake ???AD::GAETZThu Nov 11 1993 12:5316