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justaprogressive

(6,478 posts)
58. My first Front-wheel drive
Sat Nov 1, 2025, 02:53 PM
Nov 2025

Astonishing in snow. You have to change your driving style.

One time got nerfed off an interstate in heavy snow,
car spun around going backwards and sideways, I was
expecting to hit the guardrail, then the car tilted "oops no
guardrail!", slid down a 30ft embankment, and stopped 5
feet from the tree line. It was perfectly quiet, the engine was
still running, I reached between the seats and turned off
the engine (it's a SAAB thing ) Asked my wife
if she was Ok, she was. Got out of the car, someone was stopped
up top. I asked if they were the ones that hit us, he laughed
"No you were hit by a bus! He's parked up the road!

There was a 4-in ding on the top L corner of the L rear
quarter panel! (That's Swedish aircraft steel for you)
Parents didn't believe me! (my f*ing car oy!) Called
the state police and the bus station.

I'm the black sheep if you hadn't guessed!

Currently I love FWD twin-cam Toys!

Some (mistaken) people say you can't drive at speed or drift
around corners in a FWD car.

Drifting with a front wheel drive car is a unique skill. Most cars use the front wheels
for steering. In drifting, these wheels also provide power. This makes front wheel
drifting different. Control is key. Practice is important. Enthusiasts enjoy the challenge.
They find it exciting and fun.

Many car fans love front wheel drive drifting. It’s popular for its challenge. Fans gather
at events to watch and learn. Some even try it on tracks. Videos online show amazing
drifts. This inspires more people to try. Enthusiasts share tips and tricks. They help
each other improve their skills.

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Roger that.. Permanut Nov 2025 #88
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Same here, No power steering, but it was not a stick shift.Edit. debm55 Nov 2025 #14
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Oh and by the way montanacowboy Nov 2025 #55
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Thank you very much Emile. debm55 Nov 2025 #150
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Thank you Rincewind. debm55 Nov 2025 #220
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HAHAHAHAHAh. thank you very much, gab13by13. debm55 Nov 2025 #163
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Very sorry about that. I know about the Providence RI police. and I agree. Thank you very much, lark. debm55 Nov 2025 #173
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Got that right--Chevy. Love red cars. I heard that about the Novas. Thank you very much 50 Shades of Blue. debm55 Nov 2025 #183
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Wow, sharp car. Thank you very much, Pas-de-Calais. debm55 Nov 2025 #224
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