RE: VC vs awd

[Virtual Bob <hey9811@yahoo.com>]

> whoa scott!  pull up!  think about what you have just said...
> 
> scott: "Toyotas system for example, uses an open diff center differential
> that transmits power equally to both front and rear driveshafts (effectively
> an open center diff awd).  When slip occurs, the VC coupling effectively
> locks the center and rear drivshafts (think of it being "around" the center
> diff)"
> 
> simple question here scott.  how can the centre differential distribute
> power equally both front and rear *through* the vc, when slip has not
> occurred?

I don't know how that Toyota thingie works. But by description, it's
possible. If the power-distrbution involves open differential, and VC is
only part of the locking mechanism -- then it's quite possible. Of course,
there will be a short time where slip occurs (just before VC lock-up), but
the (open) center differential sure can distribute equally (not through
VC) to front & rear.

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