Originally Posted by
blis
Metalnut, chop was chewed on in EP Off-Road, so I told him to post here where we are of the helpful and co-operative. Any guide tht's aimed at helping is a good thing.
Note: I wouldn't advise a SCT either, the document looked like it took an effort and that's worth debating in a more diplomatic way.
Hm, sorry, I didn't mean to come off judgmental or dismissive, that wasn't my point at all. I DO value his effort, it's a good writeup. People will search for it in the future and read it. But... having spent many, many hours at an offroad track, I really do feel that 2WD is better for novices than 4WD. I actually also recommend SCT over a buggy/truggy/whatever, for the durability, handling characteristics, etc.
A 2WD is harder to drive and so it will teach you driving skills that a 4WD will not. A good 2WD driver will have no problems driving a 4WD, but a 4WD driver will most likely struggle with 2WD. Throttle and steering take a much finer hand in 2WD where corner speed is everything. Yes, it'll be more frustrating at first, but the payoff will be greater.
Anyway, to each their own, but I do try to guide people to hone their skills.