Thread: audi and kaipola ski jump advertisiement - climbing an icy hill
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Old January 18th 06, 10:37 AM posted to alt.autos.audi,rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.4x4,rec.autos.driving
Erik-Jan Geniets
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Default audi and kaipola ski jump advertisiement - climbing an icy hill


Alan Baker wrote:
>
> In article >,
> Erik-Jan Geniets > wrote:
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> > 223rem wrote:
> > >
> > > Pooh Bear wrote:
> > > >
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >>I saw this advertisement from Audi on their second records on driving
> > > >>up Kaipola ski jump in Finland. It was a rather impressive achievement
> > > >>and photos. I could not believe that a car can climb a hill with slope
> > > >>of 80 degrees,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 37.5 degrees actually.
> > >
> > > I wonder if the AWD was really useful at that angle. RWD
> > > should have been enough.
> >
> > At this angle, in terrain (no snow or ice) you will need grip.
> > Without AWD or 4WD you will be left with a spinning (rear) wheel.
> > Kind regards,
> > Erik-Jan.
>
> You really should study physics a little...

Why? We are talking about an angle of 37.5 degrees here which can be
done with most 4x4's with low range T-case. On tarmac you will even
succeed without spinning wheels.
Kind regards,
Erik-Jan.
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