Thinking about an allroad

[Eric Sanborn]

Thanks for the info.  I guess I will just have to keep an eye out for more
detailed info.  I used to have a euro copy of the family album.  I guess
that might have some basic images.

You talked in a later post about the rear seat.  That also seems to be a bit
rare here.  If it is anything like our C4 Avant it may not be that useful
for us.  In Virginia the laws associated with booster seats (which can't be
rear facing) and the weight limit on the seat means unless you have really
light kids they can only use the seat for about a year or so.  This of
course is ridiculous since the rear facing seats were designed for kids and
booster seats make no sense, but that is the law under 8 in VA.

-Eric

On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 3:18 AM, Dave <Dave.Eaton at clear.net.nz> wrote:

> yes, the 6-speed manual had the option of a low-range shift.  this was
> implemented my means of a "bolt-on" additional shift stage, which iirc was
> actuated hydraulically by means of a switch on the gear lever.  the
> low-range was implemented by way of a simple planetary gearset bolted onto
> the back of the torsen.  the sun gear is connected to a synchro hub, the
> selector sleeve going to the electro-hydraulic shifter.  the planet gears
> are fixed to the rear of the torsen planet carrier.  low range is 1.5:1
>
> they are about as rare as an honest politician.
>
> we love out allroad - can't think of anything to replace it with...
>
> hth
> dave
> '03 rs6
> '04 allroad tdi
>
>