[V8] Quattro vs Haldex

[Paul Jager]

hmmm this is somehow a quirk through open differentials. don't know about 
the A8 - presumably TC is switched off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGWsogAlZLE&feature=player_embedded#


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Jager" <pjager at telus.net>
To: "V8List Fans" <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 2:11 PM
Subject: [V8] Quattro vs Haldex


> 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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