Re: AWD systems-other mfg-little Audi content

[Todd Young <tyoung@wamnet.com>]

Tony Lum wrote:

> Mercedes (4matic?)

Open differential in the transfer case, computer controlledvia the ABS. Senses
wheel spin and clamps down to get
the other tires moving. Evidently works pretty good.

> Toyota (alltrac)

Viscous system I believe. (?)

> Mazda (AWD, saw on MPV minivan)

Viscous again I believe. (?)

> Suburu (?, esp. WRX)

Clutch system in center diff. (?)

> Chrysler (saw AWD on one of their minivans)

Mitsubushi system and engine, uses a viscoussetup similar to the 3000GT AWD.
They had
fun getting ABS to work with that.

> BMW (325ix)

Not sure. (?)

You forgot about JEEP. Interesting, because the NEW Jeep
Grand Cherokee will be using a Gerodisc system in the
transfer case. I have information on Gerodisc, very sweet
system, I will post to the QList about that.


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