People being p**sed off...

[slowhand99]

Agree with both statements!

They definitely makes a difference in snow ice. I've convinced myself they give more grip but I could easily be kidding myself. Apparently the stopping distance is hugely different and you won't be aware of this unless you go around doing emergency stops.

Having worked sporadically in Lithuania and Russia they make an incredible difference. The traffic there drives around apparently as normal, stopping distances included, on packed snow and ice. Terrifying at first but soon normal.

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[slowhand99]

It's not actually a big deal for normal driving. Apparently, most people who buy a new BMW 1 series aren't even aware that it's RWD!

And worth remembering that all that torque and bhp only arrives when you ask for it. Feedback on the snow/wet setting on the traction from the US seems positive.

 

[Travel Lad]

Having worked sporadically in Lithuania and Russia they make an incredible difference. The traffic there drives around apparently as normal, stopping distances included, on packed snow and ice. Terrifying at first but soon normal.

Completely agree - Go to Austria in winter and hire a car - snow tyres fitted as standard - and go for a drive around - you will soon feel the difference :-)

However, before you all run down the road get a few years worth of average temperature charts for your own area and if you live in the south I think you will be surprised at how few days in a row are actually under 7 degs and ask yourself is it worth spending all the money and hassle. Then if you must then the all seasons would be the way to go.

 

[Kristian87]

Our car history looks very similar. My first RWD car too, coming from a 100bhp ish Fiesta. It's sure going to be fun, but probably terrifying in winter.

It sure will, I've had a few terrifying moments in the fiesta (live in a hilly area), if we get bad snow the whole town comes to a standstill, so I will be staying inside. Funny story - my car history; 1987 Fiesta, 1995 Fiesta, 2006 Fiesta, 2011 Fiesta, Mustang lol, what's worse is when my lease came up for renewal, I almost signed on the line for a Focus, then actually ordered another Fiesta! When I found out the factory build was going to be a couple of months, I thought f*ck that, I'm not waiting that long for a car. Now I have a stang on order all worked out - couldn't be happier! it's a boring car history i know but gotta love those fiestas :ford:

 

[jord79]

Agree with both statements!

They definitely makes a difference in snow ice. I've convinced myself they give more grip but I could easily be kidding myself. Apparently the stopping distance is hugely different and you won't be aware of this unless you go around doing emergency stops.

Sideways motion is my greatest fear!

I used to have an MG TF as my only car. Great fun, only about 130bhp, but in a car weighing something similar to a go-cart. Anyway, the mid mounted engine helps with weight distribution though it is only just forward of the rear wheels. I remember driving into work after snowfall one day on a busy route, but the roads were still pretty slushy and of course I was on summer tires. I approached a fairly gentle right hand bend on a slight decline at way around 20mph and thought best to slow up using the gears rather than brakes. Even at a low engine speed, changing down caused the rear to step out a little. In hindsight braking might have been a better option as it would have applied to all wheels. that said, the last thing I wanted was to lose grip on all four corners! Anyway, I was driving really cautiously so it wasn't a problem, just a slight cause for concern.

 

[benanderson89]

I have a 5.0 SL. Tyres are whatever came on it, certainly not winter tyres. Drive it all year round - sun, snow and ice - never had a problem. Like the Mustang it has the safety net of traction control, but ultimately you just drive to the grip available and if you're not sure, slow down. Simples

This is what I do. Every car I've ever had - from Nissan Micras to my current hot hatch, have had Summer tyres right from the get-go and I've never had a problem in winter. Yes, I have slide sideways before, but that can be attributed to simply going too fast for the road conditions.

Slow down, take it easy, let the car coast gently around corners and you'll be fine. If my lead footed brother in law can drive a BMW M5 (F10) in winter with summer tyres, then we should be able to handle a Mustang no problem.

Same here. Although this is my first rear wheel powered car & almost triple the power of anything I have driven up until now. I may be tempted to invest in a set of winter tyres just to give me that little bit more confidence in that small time frame that I may need them. Anyone know a rough cost for a decent (say mid-range) set of winters? Assuming I can sweet talk my dealer in to fitting them?

The P-Zeros need to be used above 7C when you are driving hard. Its a common misconception to think that summer tyres below a certain temperature suddenly turn into rolling oil slicks. For slow, calculated, daily driving, you'll stay on the road.

When it comes to a rear-drive car, never stab the throttle like a loon. Its basically the opposite to a front-wheel drive car. FWD with mid corner throttle tightens the line and pulls you out - with RWD, as you are winding off the lock you slowly introduce throttle. Only when you're straight do you give it the beans if you are that way inclined.

Good tip: If you want to get a feel for Rear Drive car behaviour, buy a driving simulator for your PC (assuming you have one powerful enough) with a racing wheel.

Project Cars is a full simulation (when everything is set to "real" in the options menu), and every car drives like their real life counterpart, allegedly. Grab a Thrustmaster T100 steering wheel, plug in, and go nuts.

I've learned more about driving using Project Cars than I have actually driving, and it really does translate well into the real world.

Grab the PS3 version if your PC isn't up to snuff. :cheers:

 

[Gryphon]

Good tip: If you want to get a feel for Rear Drive car behaviour, buy a driving simulator for your PC (assuming you have one powerful enough) with a racing wheel.

Project Cars is a full simulation (when everything is set to "real" in the options menu), and every car drives like their real life counterpart, allegedly. Grab a Thrustmaster T100 steering wheel, plug in, and go nuts.

I've learned more about driving using Project Cars than I have actually driving, and it really does translate well into the real world.

Grab the PS3 version if your PC isn't up to snuff. :cheers:

Aaaaaand now the 2015 Mustang is available for Project CARS! So you can practice in your own car!

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The DLC is called 'Old vs New' and contains a '15 Mustang and a '64½, among other cars.

 

[Stark]

Aaaaaand now the 2015 Mustang is available for Project CARS! So you can practice in your own car!



The DLC is called 'Old vs New' and contains a '15 Mustang and a '64½, among other cars.

Awesome!! A shame I can't use my Logitech G27 with my PS4 though, so no practice for me lol

 

[benanderson89]

Aaaaaand now the 2015 Mustang is available for Project CARS! So you can practice in your own car!



The DLC is called 'Old vs New' and contains a '15 Mustang and a '64½, among other cars.

Oh my~

 

[Jimtasteek]

Aaaaaand now the 2015 Mustang is available for Project CARS! So you can practice in your own car!



The DLC is called 'Old vs New' and contains a '15 Mustang and a '64½, among other cars.

Looks like the steering wheel is on the wrong side...

 

[Gryphon]

Looks like the steering wheel is on the wrong side...

Do a horizontal flip in your graphics card and map your wheel backwards :lol:

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