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Re: TORSEN

Stas Ivanov wrote:

> -- [ From: Stas Ivanov * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --
>
> Hello everyone!
>
> I've read article about quattro and found that TORSEN diff transfers
> more
> power to the axle with more grip. But it's stupid! It will 'eat' tyres
> in
> turns.

No it wont. Each axle has it's own diff.So turns are the same for the
front axle as for FWD. And the rearas for RWD. Note there are Torsens
used in the rear axle in some cars. The Torsen lets the faster runing
wheel overrun while the slower wheel gets power. It's smart .

> How pre-TORSEN center diff works?
>
> p.s. reply me on email...i'm unsubscribed now
>
> --
>
> Bye.
> Stas Ivanov (CTAC on IRC).
> *** '86 AUDI GT 2.3i
> *** QUEEN fan club

 
John.
1990 QC