[s-cars] Subaru fixed 50:50 system, was RE: VWs with AWD

[Chris Covington]

Russ,

As per the article, the automatics are actually rear-biased with a 45/55
split which can vary.  Which means more power to the rear axles ALL
the time, unless slip.  It's not 98/2 or 100/0 until slip as you imply.

Chris
'91 200q20v

On Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Russ Panneton wrote:

> Chris Covington wrote:
>
> > Taka, others,
> >
> > While older automatic Subarus had FWD slip then AWD like the TT, stick
> > Subarus for the last 10 years or so including the WRX have 50:50 fixed
> > torque splits done fixed w/viscous couplings like the 3000GT VR4.  I've
> > noticed everyone likes to say that all Subarus are front-biased but
> > they're not.
> >
>
> But the automatics are different.  They use a computer controlled clutch pack activated by hydraulic pressure from the auto tranny to accomplish a front drive bias.  They hook up the rear drive if wheel slip is detected.  The manual transmission Subies are as you describe.
>
> Russ
>