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Could someone give me a link to find the basic differences between quattro and Mistubishi 4wd(tech)

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Old 12-05-2001, 05:41 PM
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Default Could someone give me a link to find the basic differences between quattro and Mistubishi 4wd(tech)

Technologe difference
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profermance difference

or comparing to subby's system
Old 12-05-2001, 06:55 PM
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Audi=torsen, heldex (not quattro =P) Subaru= VC
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what is VC?
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Viscous Coupling, I believe.
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Default viscous coupler(sp?)

It uses discs and oil, instead of gears like torsen.

in VC when the difference between 2 sides increases the oil heats up because of friction and locks up to stop the difference of speed between 2 sides.

the torsens senes the torque difference between the 2 sides and apply power to the side with the most torque.
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Good article in the Tech Section on AWD systems.
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Andy!!!! i've not seen yo for a long time... how is ur car?
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