- Aug 31, 2002
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Is it easier to get started in 1st gear, 2nd gear, or just keep it in normal drive when struggling for grip in the snow in FWD? (Say, up a hill)
Thoughts? I have an auto but I'm comfortable just going 30 on side roads in 2nd gear for example, I do understand how cars work. I think someone with a manual would know which gear gets you the best grip from a stop in FWD though. First gear would be more direct to the road but 2nd gear would be less torque so less chance for wheel slippage.
The drive home was rather brutal
Passed a couple people with apparently less grip than me though . I got all the way home and I was like aww... totally forget about D1 and D2. Wonder if that would've made it less dicey on those side street hills.
Thoughts? I have an auto but I'm comfortable just going 30 on side roads in 2nd gear for example, I do understand how cars work. I think someone with a manual would know which gear gets you the best grip from a stop in FWD though. First gear would be more direct to the road but 2nd gear would be less torque so less chance for wheel slippage.
The drive home was rather brutal
Passed a couple people with apparently less grip than me though . I got all the way home and I was like aww... totally forget about D1 and D2. Wonder if that would've made it less dicey on those side street hills.
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