[V8] Quattro vs Haldex

Paul Jager pjager at telus.net
Mon Dec 14 14:11:25 PST 2009


Got the AWD V70R that i imported from Phx.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYWpWPbP848

It's a FWD base of course that uses the Haldex for it's "quattro" system. So 
does the TT and Golf, Passat etc.
Hard to believe I am driving a FWD based car it's that good. Of course this 
layout is super efficient. This thing handles neutral and goes like hell too 
with 300 HP. Active chassis is really cool. the V8 is = comfort mode on this 
thing. Advanced mode is like a set race-spec coilovers.

About drivetrains:  I can understand RWD for that sport feel of being 
pushed, the oversteer thing... then it makes sense to add to that AWD like 
BMW, lexus or nissan has.

The Audi I always feel that I am sitting on top of like a tractor drive 
system and with the energy it burns up to me makes no sense into the future 
with the FWD Haldex working so well.  Audi always had to play tricks with 
the body to make it look normal too.
 



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