Date:         Fri, 31 Oct 1997 10:00:42 +0000
Reply-To:     Chris Gibbs <cpgibbs@PTIALASKA.NET>
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From:         Chris Gibbs <cpgibbs@PTIALASKA.NET>
Organization: www.ptialaska.net/~cpgibbs
Subject:      Re: syncro substitute
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Hi fellow two Wheel Drivers,

The old RAC Rally drivers of years gone by (pre 4WD/FWD) swore by the
practice of applying the handbrake a couple of notches (with rear wheel
drive cars only) if they got stuck in a muddy ditch.  It works, its
effect is to restrict that spinning wheels momentum - "worth a try"!

My biggest problem with the 2WD Westie is loosing traction on the FRONT
end when traveling along level icey roads (especially down-hills).  I've
found studded tires are the only real answer to this problem, with the
2WD vehicle anyway.

As for logging roads (Alaskan dirt roads) my problem recently has been
more to do with running out of ground clearance (that stupid plastic
spoiler on the front of my '88).  Oh  yes, the rattling stove starts to
get you down after a few hours, we now leave a couple of towels on top
of the burners when traveling.

Chris Gibbs
Eagle River, Alaska.