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TOPIC: CR-V shopping
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Nov 26 2009 6:39 am
From: "tww1491"
"Dillon Pyron" <invaliddmpyron@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3se1g59d9i5fk6748v4ricqh7h2b84ieeq@4ax.com...
> Thus spake "E. Meyer" <epmeyer50@gmail.com> :
>
>>
>>
>>
>>On 11/10/09 6:21 AM, in article
>>BNudnTtGC46AxmTXnZ2dnUVZ_hFi4p2d@speakeasy.net, "News" <News@Groups.Name>
>>wrote:
>>
>>> Dillon Pyron wrote:
>>>> Thus spake TomP <roadcyc@socal.rr.com> :
>>>>
> <major snip>
>
>>>
>>> The CR-V is s short wheelbase, stiffly sprung car that is quite darty
>>> and busy on the highway, especially over expansion joints.
>>
>>Speaking as a CR-V owner, I don't agree with those assertions, at least
>>not
>>when comparing the CR-V to other SUVs. The CR-V rides much more car-like
>>than my Pathfinder and I don't know what you mean by "darty". We've
>>driven
>>it cross country several times at sustained highway speeds, 70 to 80 MPH.
>>It drives straight effortlessly. Nothing "darty" about it.
>
> The CR-V is "darty" and "skittish" mainly due to it's short WB. Which
> is more noticeable on grooved roads. But the above two terms are
> relative. What is "darty" to one person may be "quick" to another. I
> road race for a guy who changes the WB of the car (Atlantic) depending
> on the track. Long, gentle track, long wheelbase. Tight, twisty
> track, short WB.
>
>>
>>My only two complaints are the road noise (its tire noise transmitted
>>through the suspension, not wind) and the too small gas tank, both of
>>which
>>seem to be Honda traits, not just with the CR-V.
>>
>>>
>>> Great on back roads though, and around town, as a hauler.
>>
>>That I agree with. Most versatile enclosed vehicle (open pickup still
>>wins
>>this category) I've owned.
>>
> --
>
> - dillon I am not invalid
>
> "Always shoot first. At the very least you'll
> distract the guy enough to make the second one count"
> -- Lazurus Long
The Sunbeam Tiger I had years ago was somewhat darty...86" wheelbase and the
modified Ford 260 did'nt help either when you got on it. Great in
autocrosses though. Compared with that, our 09 CRV is a pussycat.
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TOPIC: Electric Car - Porsche is Planning a 911 Electric Cars
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Date: Fri, Nov 27 2009 1:32 am
From: jolly
Electric Car - Porsche is Planning a 911 Electric Cars
http://www.techespot.com/2009/09/electric-car-porsche-is-planning-911.html
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