Chicago + 14" Snow + Quattro = Awesome! & New A6 question

[Erik Addy]

Because "EDL" is Audi's term for traction control.  Sort of an electronic substitute for diff locks that works by applying brakes on a slipping wheel.  Works up to 45mph on the later models, I think (front and rear).  Works only laterally on the same axle (ie, left to right, but not front to back across the cetner- torsen- diff).

It's cheaper than diff locks because it only really requires some reprograming of the ABS system.  Also requires no driver input.

HTH
Erik

>>> Kris Hansen <kris_j_hansen at yahoo.com> 12/14/00 12:22PM >>>

Oh no, then why does the Audi USA web site say:
"Drivetrain quattro® all-wheel drive system with
Torsen® center differential and Electronic
Differential Locks (EDL)" in regards to the A4's
drivetrain??? 


> It's seemless because they aren't actually locking.
> The diffs are open, and not lockable.
> 
> Erik


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