Did I miss something? Haldex question -- because I don't think I'm that stoopid.

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Feb 14, 2007 | 11:01 AM

AxeYrCat

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Did I miss something? Haldex question -- because I don't think I'm *that* stoopid.

So... I was just reading about the new <a href="http://jalopnik.com/cars/gadgets/borgwarner-allwheel-drive-coming-to-sebring-avenger-236655.php">Borg-Warner AWD system</a> that's going to be in the Sebring and the Avenger (currently, it's in the Pacifica).

Part of it reads, 'ITM 3e is the first all wheel-drivery to reduce power to the rear wheels at highway speeds to improve fuel economy'.

If I recall correctly, Haldex does exactly the same thing.

Umm... WTF?

Feb 14, 2007 | 11:04 AM

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ummmm>

i think this does the opposite that haldex does, essentially AWD all the time till you hit the highway. haldex is opposite

Feb 14, 2007 | 11:07 AM

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well not precisely opposite

but you know what i mean

Feb 14, 2007 | 11:09 AM

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I think Quattro is better. FWD unless you need AWD. Better mileage all the time

Feb 14, 2007 | 11:33 AM

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I don't follow... Haldex is primarily FWD, but transfers power when there's slippage...

And Haldex cars essentially become FWD on the freeway, which is a benefit in both fuel economy and drivetrain loss.

I dunno that I understood your post at all -- even with the small clarification...