Re: quattro - concept

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Solomon,

The Torsen controls power distribution front to back.  The diff lock locks
the back only.  Regardless, the system is AWD (truly AWD).

>Can someone clarify this for me.  For the new (1990 90q) quattro with the
>TORSEN system, does it mean the torque balancing is only between the
>front the rear axles ?  Does the TORSEN system also distribute (control)
>power between left and right wheels ?
>In other words, is it a front and rear control, or is it truly a AWD -
>ie: all 4 wheels benefit from the quattro system ?
>
>When I lock the rear differential, am I locking the front to the rear so
>that front and rear turn the same ?  Do the left and right of either
>front and rear still turns independently ?
>
>Solomon Ngan  '90 90Q 20V / '93 100

Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL