swap from 4wd to 2wd?

[Jnunu1]

Hi.

I am thinking about swapping from 4wd to 2wd - main reasons:

1. bit bored of my B44 and want a new toy but wanting to keep cost down

2. wondering if a 2wd is "easier" to set up and drive as I am struggling a bit (which will more to do with me and lack of practive etc).

What are the main differences that I would see on set up and drive - would it make my life more simple and less frustrating?

Cheers

John

[captainlip]

saw you browsing for a 22 the other day get a durango pal, or if you want a 2wd get a 210.

[kayce]

Originally Posted by Jnunu1

What are the main differences that I would see on set up and drive - would it make my life more simple and less frustrating?

My experience is that, other than 2wds requiring less maintenance and tending to be less finicky (set-up wise) than 4wds, that the biggest difference is in driving style (less heavy handed on the throttle). So, if all you've ever run is 4wd, you might struggle getting it to go around the track and be forced to learn a little less aggressive/different driving technique.

[Jnunu1]

Originally Posted by kayce

My experience is that, other than 2wds requiring less maintenance and tending to be less finicky (set-up wise) than 4wds, that the biggest difference is in driving style (less heavy handed on the throttle). So, if all you've ever run is 4wd, you might struggle getting it to go around the track and be forced to learn a little less aggressive/different driving technique.

TBH I struggle to get a B44 round the track. I dunno - I just think that something that is a bit less "bull in a china shop" and more "refined" or "pointy" (if that makes sense) might be easier to control (i.e. more controllable?).

Does this ring true at all?

I know its all a matter of practice and time etc, but its pissing me off a bit! The easier set up sounds appealing as well.

[captainlip]

Bmax then, still 4wd but easier to drive

[sosidge]

A well prepared 4wd is ALWAYS going to be easier to drive than a 2wd.

[wacattack]

Originally Posted by sosidge

A well prepared 4wd is ALWAYS going to be easier to drive than a 2wd.

Id say that depends on your driving style. A 2WD can be a more relaxing car to drive as you cant carry as much speed therefore feels less "intense". A 4WD should always be faster, but is a much more intense driving experience.

[kayce]

Originally Posted by sosidge

A well prepared 4wd is ALWAYS going to be easier to drive than a 2wd.

Originally Posted by wacattack

Id say that depends on your driving style. A 2WD can be a more relaxing car to drive as you cant carry as much speed therefore feels less "intense". A 4WD should always be faster, but is a much more intense driving experience.

@wacattack
It's just like roadcars, you can't carry close to the same cornerspeed in a 2wd as a 4wd, and as a result the driving techniques are totally different. Seems that new guys that start off in 4wd always say they're easier to drive, because they never properly learned to drive a 2wd - but to me it's not about easier, it's just different.

[kayce]

Originally Posted by Jnunu1

TBH I struggle to get a B44 round the track. I dunno - I just think that something that is a bit less "bull in a china shop" and more "refined" or "pointy" (if that makes sense) might be easier to control (i.e. more controllable?).

Does this ring true at all?

I know its all a matter of practice and time etc, but its pissing me off a bit! The easier set up sounds appealing as well.

True, that pretty accurrately describes 4wd racing - and "pointy" does ring true, especially running on any surface other than dirt. And I feel that high traction surfaces contribute to your feeling.
Comparatively, I always feel as if I need to ramp up my intensity level before a heat of 4wd and drink a RedBull 10 minutes beforehand to get ready, whereas before running 2wd I feel as if I can sit back with a nice cup of tea and relax. If that makes any sense.