no get AWD

 

I dunno I kinda like not having to replace my clutch after 5 6000k launches.
Fwds are lighter but not by a considerable amount. Plus the fwds are better from a roll which is fine by me; Im not going to be racing at too many red lights anyway. However theres nothing compared to the grip of an awd drive and I would love to have one but I couldnt pass up the deal on my Tsi. Also its kind of fun being the underdog. As long as I can hear that beautiful boost spool Im content.

 

is the FWD really that bad off the line? i heard a stock civic could take it if they race from a stop

 

is the FWD really that bad off the line? i heard a stock civic could take it if they race from a stop

Depends on your def. of stock.. A CRX with a stock Integra Type R motor... or just a stock Civic DX.
The FWD's aren't really bad off the line, it's just as soon as the boost hits it's very easy to light up the tires through 1st and 2nd.. and by that time you've already lost the race.. But! if you are a really good driver you can run down the AWD's.. It'd be hard, but possible.
As for a GST losing to a stock Civic.. just depends on the model Civic and what year.. Both the '00 Civic Si and Type R would be a close match in the 1/4 with decent drivers...
But once modifications come into play the GS-T becomes more of a roll racing machine than from a dig. Unlike the AWD's which can play both ways.

 

awd owns. nothing like launching a awd clutches r pains. i tore my stock one out in 3 days lol. but i have the act 2600 and it has seen 200+ hard launches and lots of abuse in the past month and it is as strong as ever. id go with awd, from a stop it is by far much much better,from a roll yeah the fwd is going to have advantages. all in all awd owns

 

I love my fwd, it takes some practice to get good at launching and maintaining traction but once I get to the top of 2nd and go to 3rd then there is no limit and the pedal is to the metal. I really like using the accel pedal to dictate how much boost I get while I am moving off in 1st and 2nd just to the point where I am getting traction still but I am using as much power as I can without sacrificing it. Usually off the line I keep it around half throttle maybe a little lower and then gradually bring it up. I have taken a awd in the rain before so they can still be beaten and it was from a light. He did have less power than I did I know that for sure so I am pretty sure that is why my topend took him cause he got me on the line then he was ahead by about 3 cars and when I slammed into second and got her going I took off. He gave me thumbsup at the next light so he was a sport about it.

 

Plus theres plenty of things you can do to make the fwd better with traction. Tire pressure, strut bar, motor mounts, etc.... It also depends on what you want to do with the car. The more intense your going to get with the car the more youll need that extra traction, but if your just looking for a fun car to spank a couple of civics Im sure either will do just fine. I would probably wait it out and go for the Awd if you find a fwd first. You wont regret it. Both are great cars that have awesome potential. Good Luck-

 

fwd is better from a roll. you can put the power to the ground cheaper with a fwd and you will have a better top end.

 

Man, this topic gets beat to death!

On a side note, I own both, and true there's nothing like doing AWD donuts, and eating up SUV's in the snow (in your little "sports car,") but, seeing as how you're in Florida so the snow is not an issue - if you're not planning on having a holeshot monster and if you do alot of driving, I'd go with the much more fuel efficient FWD. The gearing on the AWD is crap on the highway (there's a 500 rpm difference between 4th and 5th) so even if I do a no boost long ass highway trip I still get only 22mpg, vs close to 35mpg with the FWD. And in my expierence, the AWD is considerably noisier coasting than the FWD.

It's totally up to you and your personal preference. Or you could just get one of each and have the best of both worlds.

 

good like finding a 2g awd in florida for a good price

 

true, but fidning it isnt the hard part....finding one that wont break down in a week is

 

get an awd and do some weight reduction. you'll be able to keep up with those fwd's from a roll. as for changing the clutch every few launches might be true if you cant drive. i had several hundred launces on my act2600 in my gsx. still performed like new when i sold the car and never broke anything.
currently i have a centerforce dual friction in my galant and i launch it hard several times a day (its my daily driver) and no problems. if you know how to drive it it will last.