Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[Happs]

the problem is that people have the missconception that their AWDD system means they can push the car so much furhter and get in to trouble.
If you get in trouble in a FWD car you can regain control by releaseing the throttle, if you lose it in an AWD car you are essentially stuffed.

People have that misconception no matter what car they drive! I have a GT-P so I can go faster because I've got Brembo's, I can go harder in my GTi because of it's excellent TCC, I can recover from oversteer in my 135i with RWD etc...

My point was that in every day driving conditions, if you had a loss of traction event (like for like, and under road rules etc), an AWD system will offer more stability.

Also, whether FWD, RWD or AWD, the same principle exists in that usually what ever got you into trouble will get you out of trouble, whether it be lifting off (brake or accellerater), or applying (brake or accellerator). I don't think you're stuffed if you skid in an AWD car but now in a FWD one?