My 2016 Sportwagen S. Thinking about upgrading to a 4motion next winter, opinions?
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reddit.comPosted May 10, 2023, 1:54 PM UTC
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reddit.comdriving 4motion fast around corners is a feeling i really enjoy. do it, you won't regret the peace of mind in wet/snowy weather
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Do you find it feels much different to a FWD on dry surfaces?
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My wagon feels 100% glued to the ground unless I'm really throwing it around, in which then its 95%. currently on pilot sport a/s. also launches are easier, especially if launching with the wheel turned
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Interesting, I feel some understeer if I'm driving hard, mind you I don't have the best tires and they're at 35psi cause Montreal potholes are a nightmare. I haven't had the chance to drive a 4motion wagon yet but that sounds really nice.
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Yeah, and im stock under the hood so its not like I can really push it beyond really hard cornering. Even if I had 400whp (which I will eventually, I hope lol) I'd get a haldex tune as well which increase the responsiveness and performance of the awd. Ive had hard swerves avoiding collisions in the rain and felt completely planted to the ground. That really made me feel confident
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I wish! It's not even a custom plate. This is my only car for now, saving up to get a motorcycle so I won't have a second car for a while.
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Same man, got a 12 golf tdi. Next will most likey be a Golf R just for the 4motion. Winters and fwd dont mix well.
Yeah man, I'm looking at a Sportwagen again, this time manual and 4motion. Manual is really what's missing but if I'm going to upgrade it might as well be 4motion to face Canadian winters. The dream would be a TDI 4Motion manual wagon, but afaik those aren't sold here (or anywhere? Idk?).
Picked up a 18 Sportwagon, 4motion 6sp last june. Its a great daily and a blast in the snow.