All CRV owners, how does your RT4wd compare?
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All CRV owners, how does your RT4wd compare?
I am thinking of buying a 99-01 CRV, and so far the only thing thats making me think twice is the RT4wd. How does it compare to, say, a regular truck's 4wd? I know its not the same at all, but does it perform its essential functions when called upon, which is to propel the car forward?
I heard the front wheels have to spin first before the back ones get activated, but how bad? Is it noticeable? I have a 2 mile hill to climb, and last time I tried it in the snow with my Civic I ended up sliding down backwards because of the lack of rear wheels propelling the car forward and it made me mad, so im buying something with 4 wheel drive..
Does the CR-V do well in snow? Does it act more like a front wheel drive than a 4 wheel drive in snow?
I just want to hear some experiences of you guys using your 4 wheel drive.
I heard the front wheels have to spin first before the back ones get activated, but how bad? Is it noticeable? I have a 2 mile hill to climb, and last time I tried it in the snow with my Civic I ended up sliding down backwards because of the lack of rear wheels propelling the car forward and it made me mad, so im buying something with 4 wheel drive..
Does the CR-V do well in snow? Does it act more like a front wheel drive than a 4 wheel drive in snow?
I just want to hear some experiences of you guys using your 4 wheel drive.
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The cr-v works great in the snow as long as you have appropriate tires. Depending on what year you get the wheels will spin a little bit but it seems like they will spin a lot more if you haven't used awd for a long time. Once it's been broken in a little there is very little slippage (not noticeable atleast)
As compares to traditional 4wd it's nothing alike. The cr-v is automatic 4wd that is "always ready" meaning as soon as the front wheels are moving faster than the rear it's engaged. (no locking hubs or engaging the transfer case)
As compares to traditional 4wd it's nothing alike. The cr-v is automatic 4wd that is "always ready" meaning as soon as the front wheels are moving faster than the rear it's engaged. (no locking hubs or engaging the transfer case)
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Re: (Ross 4107)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 4107 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The cr-v works great in the snow as long as you have appropriate tires. Depending on what year you get the wheels will spin a little bit but it seems like they will spin a lot more if you haven't used awd for a long time. Once it's been broken in a little there is very little slippage (not noticeable atleast)
As compares to traditional 4wd it's nothing alike. The cr-v is automatic 4wd that is "always ready" meaning as soon as the front wheels are moving faster than the rear it's engaged. (no locking hubs or engaging the transfer case)</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm just used to leaving a truck in 4wd so all 4 tires are always engaged in the snow, its just convenient. Good to hear that its not that noticable.
As compares to traditional 4wd it's nothing alike. The cr-v is automatic 4wd that is "always ready" meaning as soon as the front wheels are moving faster than the rear it's engaged. (no locking hubs or engaging the transfer case)</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm just used to leaving a truck in 4wd so all 4 tires are always engaged in the snow, its just convenient. Good to hear that its not that noticable.
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