Audi in London

[thejimrose]

all true - the mk5 chassis cars all use the haldex system including
r32. in our experience the haldex system really isn't worth it's
weight. it's reacitve, and doesn't send power to the rears until
things have already started to go wrong. the torsen systems are very
linear and progressive in their delivery, which make them great on
track or snow. the haldex is binary, and very disruptive to drive at
limits. on snow it's of arguable use, make mine fwd with proper tires.

our shop tt is fwd /dsg - it's 2800lbs! and about 300hp. FUN! oh and for sale!

jim @ STaSIS

> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase at yahoo.com>
> To: "Bares, Vittorio" <Vittorio.Bares at nuance.com>, quattro at audifans.com
> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 05:30:30 -0800 (PST)
> Subject: Re: Audi in London
> Guess what I meant was, the TT and A3 use a part-time AWD system (i.e., FWD until slippage is detected) versus the 'real' quattro
> full-time AWD used by the other Audis. I think it's an engine-orientation issue - i.e., the longitudinal cars (which is most Audis) use
> the full-time AWD system, while the transverse-engined cars (TT, A3) use the part-time with the Haldex.
>
> But I suspect it is really a tire issue. A FWD car with decent tires ought to be able to conquer normal hills.
>
> London doesn't normally get snow, right?
>