Differential Locking -Reply

[Shannon Shirk <SSHIRK@wordperfect.com>]

>
>Hi Guys,
>
>today was our first REAL snow storm, and what a storm!  I know
>someone must have asked this question before, so I'm sorry if I'm
>bringing up a question that gets asked VERY frequently.
>
>Could someone discuss the center and rear differential locking
>mechanisms;
>I know what they do, but could someone talk about what speeds
>they're safe at, when to lock center vs. both, is it worth it since that
>disables ABS, etc...Any info would be REALLY appreciated...
>
>THANKS,
>   Mark.

Mark,
Nice weather we have had, huh? The only time that I use the locking diff
out here is when I'm up at the slopes and I'm not getting traction. The
Quattro is excellent in the snow and 99% of the time you don't have to
use the locking diff. Put 4 snow tires on and you won't have any
problems. (BTW, I drove Parley's canyon last night, couldn't see
_anything_!!!)

FWIW,
Shannon
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