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RE: Driving tips


  • To: quattro@swiss.ans.net
  • Subject: RE: Driving tips
  • From: Eliot Lim <eliot@u.washington.edu>
  • Date: Fri, 30 Sep 1994 12:31:54 -0700 (PDT)
  • In-Reply-To: <"Macintosh */PRMD=MOT/ADMD=MOT/C=US/"@MHS>
  • Reply-To: quattro
  • Sender: quattro-owner


> In theory the wheels 
> that have traction get power. 

only on the models with the torsen differential.. on the older models,
the wheel(s) with the *least* grip get all the power, which is what
the diff locks are there for.. to counter this.

> The only time the differentials should be locked 
> is when your in trouble (ideally right before).  

or when you are racing.. :)

> Severe damage can be done to 
> the differentials if they are locked on dry pavement.  The rear diff is 
> especially susceptible to damage.  

i think glen would have something to say about this...

in theory it is not good, but in reality the drivetrain is pretty
bulletproof..


eliot