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Old January 6th 05, 12:10 AM
The Ancient One
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"Herve Regad-Pellagru" > wrote in message
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>>>>>> "Eric" == Eric Smith > writes:

>
> Eric> ".boB" wrote:
> >> Good tires and track-lock (ls) differential will be nearly as
> >> good as 4x4 in all but the worst conditions.

>
> Eric> "The Ancient One" > writes:
> >> I used to think that to, until I bought my first 4x4. It's not
> >> even close, yes I can make it to town in horrible winter
> >> conditions in a two wheel drive, but it takes far more skill
> >> and concentration, with 4x4 I just plow on through without
> >> worrying about it.

>
> Eric> I grew up in Denver and still visit family there as
> Eric> frequently as I can manage. I never cease to be amazed at
> Eric> how many 4x4s I see each winter stuck somewhere because the
> Eric> driver thought having a 4x4 meant that he or she could just
> Eric> "plow on through without worrying about it".
>
> Eric> I suppose you didn't really mean that literally, though.
> Eric> Some skill, concentration, and common sense[*] is still
> Eric> required when the road conditions are bad.
>
> Eric> Eric
>
> Eric>[*] That's an oxymoron, unfortunately.
>
> I suppose Bob meant that you can forget conditions a bit when you used to
> be OK in 2 wheels drive, you have the right tires, and you now switch
> to 4X4 ... It does make you feel relaxed, although for sure you *need*
> skill, concentration and a lot of common sense.
>
> Feels the same myself with a BJ42 whenever I engage the front wheels
> after it becomes a bit difficult for 4X2 uphills.
>
> --


Quite true, though it was I instead of bob who said it. :-)


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