Re: 2WD v. AWD

[lorens@cyberzone.net (Lorens Kulla)]

Which Quattro model had the third differential lock? My '85 4000SQ only has
2. My '91 200Q only has 1.

Just curious.... ;-)

Lorens Kulla

> Absolutely wrong (the mechanic, that is).
> 
> Quattros (with the newer systems) default to 25% at each wheel.
> The rear diff lock only locks the two rear wheels together to
> provide extra stability for unsticking yourself if needed.
> 
> The older systems (with 3 diff locks) could allow most combinations
> of wheels locked together.
> 
> But, at all times, this is an AWD car.
> 

> 
> Only my cat shares my opinions, and she's too heavy to care.