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Wow! I really like it.
Too bad it didn't come out last year or I'd already own it. I bought my Volvo s40 last year though but I'd say this is tempting.

Too bad Ford was too dumb not to build something similar in the US under the Focus badge.


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Finally, someone knows what they're takling about! AWD: too expensive

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Power is transferred through a dual-mass flywheel to the six-speed manual transmission. The dual-mass flywheel consists of two flywheels sandwiching internal springs that are specially tuned to reduce noise and vibration. The GF DMT-6 six-speed transmission, equipped with a limited-slip differential for uniform side-to-side power transfer, is capable of handling up to 300 lb-ft of torque.




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Meh, who cares. I was going by the concept projections. Besides they offer AWD in the current RT version of the Caliber so it would make sense to include it in the SRT version. Therefore it wouldn't be "expensive" for them to incorporate.

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Don't give me that angelic crap! I saw your post about my naught to 60 in Todra's Vector pic thread!



That's 'cause it's FUNNY!




LOL!

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AWD isnt the answer to everything. Its heavy and eats some HP up.




Nope, not the answer to everything, but it's a helluva an answer to most things. My MS6 does JUST fine. I'll post number when I track her one day. Also, you can't poke fun at the EVO, STi, or Subaru GT.


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AWD is fun.....wheelspin in a FWD or RWD sucks....unless you want it.


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Originally posted by Loco4G63:
AWD is fun.....wheelspin in a FWD or RWD sucks....unless you want it.




AWD masks really poor driving habits.


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Originally posted by Rara:
Originally posted by Loco4G63:
AWD is fun.....wheelspin in a FWD or RWD sucks....unless you want it.




AWD masks really poor driving habits.



I agree. I mean, yeah it's better than fwd I guess, but when a 300whp+ wrx can't keep up with me in the corners and is left making excuses, well....


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RWD>AWD>FWD


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Originally posted by Pete D:
RWD>AWD>FWD




yep


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Originally posted by Loco4G63:
AWD is fun.....wheelspin in a FWD or RWD sucks....unless you want it.




But wheelspin with AWD is the coolest...


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Originally posted by Kokopellian:

Meh, who cares. I was going by the concept projections. Besides they offer AWD in the current RT version of the Caliber so it would make sense to include it in the SRT version. Therefore it wouldn't be "expensive" for them to incorporate.





The AWD in the RT cannot handle 300Hp, nor can the CVT which is the only transmission for the AWD.

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Originally posted by Barge:
Originally posted by Loco4G63:
AWD is fun.....wheelspin in a FWD or RWD sucks....unless you want it.




But wheelspin with AWD is the coolest...




yea, but once your at that point, there isnt much you can do to get traction again.

At least in RWD you can always heat the tires up.


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