how's AWD making a stop on icy road ? Is it the same as our RWD ? Everytime when I make a stop over ice (for some reason, there is always ice near stop signs), the car skids (VDC/ABS/etc kick in)..... Wonder if AWD is any better in that situation ?

What kind of tires do you have? AWD won't help much with stopping but good snow tires will help.

2003.5 Garnet Fire 5AT
Wishlist: Nismo CAI, Borla Exhaust

AWD only helps you get moving forward. In braking and cornering, it would actually be at a slight disadvantage, due to the extra weight.. more inertia to overcome. Tire can definately make a big impact, though.

Dam Ryo - those wheels are sparlklin even in thumbprint size

Stock 5-spoke sport wheels. I think I just happened to wash the car the day before that autocross. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

On sheer ice what does stop well? Unless you have spiked tires like they use in the Swedish Rally WRC.



2K4 G35x/Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Premium/Wood
Stillen Hi-Flow Intake

I have Bridgestone Blizzak WS50s. IMO, they do more than AWD could ever do for my winter driving. I wouldn't be without them.

'03 G35/6MT Sedan Black/Black