[s-cars] Of EDL and switches...

[Keith Maddock]

OK this confirms the theory that Bosch's EDL cutoff strategy is different for AWD vs. 2WD, thanks.

In the case you mention, with a stock car you're SOL.  Granted, even with RS2 upgrade, its got to be a pretty slick road to unstick one wheel at 40mph.  However, I would say there is a definate advantage to having a torsen in the back for this case.  IMHO, I don't think it would even "hunt" or "wiggle", unless the surface is very uneven (patchy bits of wet and/or ice).

Keith

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Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive,  Koblenz, Germany
Slip Control Systems, Systems Design, Traction Control
+49 (0)261/ 895 2474     -    -    keith.maddock at trw.com

>>> "J. Khang" <jhlk99 at yahoo.com> 13:30:14 04.11.2002 >>>
 --- Keith Maddock <Keith.Maddock at trw.com> wrote:
>
> functionality having a double phaseout.  Above a
> certain level (we'll say 40 mph for now), the
> thought is that single-wheel EDL activations can
> cause stability concerns.  So, above this level (up
> to a complete cutoff speed, say 60-70mph perhaps)

My owner's manual states that the EDL system is
operational below 40 mph.

What happens if I want to accelerate hard above 40 mph
in slippery conditions? With a Torsen diff, it may
hunt a bit and the rear end may do a wiggle but the
power gets to the road. With an open diff, I lose
drive.

Jonathan
'96 S6

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