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#10861 of 10948 Re: AWD..... [wwest] by nimrod99 Mar 03, 2008 (2:29 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Jul 21, 2004 7:34 am) http://sumbiz03.home.comcast.net/~sumbiz03/HighlanderAWD.pdf I was right all along. The Highlander is 50:50 torque split Replies to this message: wwest (Mar 04, 2008 10:41 am) nimrod99 (Mar 04, 2008 7:41 pm) wwest (Mar 05, 2008 9:49 am)
#10863 of 10948 Re: AWD..... [nimrod99] by wwest Mar 04, 2008 (10:41 am)
Replying to: nimrod99 (Mar 03, 2008 2:29 pm) Yes, that's EXACTLY correct..! But there would be absolutely no market for an LSD, Limited Slip Differential, for the rear wheels if the torque distribution REMAINED 50/50 in all driving conditions. But we all know that to be a HUGE market... Leaves one to wonder why, doesn't it...?? Replies to this message: nimrod99 (Mar 04, 2008 7:41 pm) wwest (Mar 05, 2008 9:49 am)
#10864 of 10948 Re: AWD..... [wwest] by nimrod99 Mar 04, 2008 (7:41 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Mar 04, 2008 10:41 am) That's where Traction Control comes in..... No need for LSD when the traction control applies the brakes on the wheels that slip Replies to this message: wwest (Mar 05, 2008 9:49 am)
#10865 of 10948 Re: AWD..... [nimrod99] by wwest Mar 05, 2008 (9:49 am)
Replying to: nimrod99 (Mar 04, 2008 7:41 pm) Yes, and that's why the newer models have the ability to disable TC, so you can get UNSTUCK in those common conditions in which TC is a detriment....!! And I notice Toyota now has two versions of TC, one for FWD and F/AWD and one for RWD and R/AWD. The Toyota RWD-R/AWD versions have a mode switch (sorry Ed..) wherein the more aggressive TC mode can be switched off in favor of a mode wherein a significant level of wheelspin can be sustained.
#10866 of 10948 gear shift hl 06 by alywong Mar 06, 2008 (5:47 pm)
I've never seen this problem posted.I have a stock single cd sys.w/radio on several occasions my hand hits the shift throwing the car into neutral while going to change the radio stations anybody else have this problem what can i do bout this?
#10868 of 10948 Seating options in 2008 Highlander by johnhw Mar 17, 2008 (2:08 am)
I need an SUV which can comfortably hold 3 adults in the 2nd seat for a long trip. (Not tall or large adults.) I do not see which model has that option for seating, the pictures I've seen all show it with a captains chair seating for the 2nd row. I may end up getting a full sized SUV, QX56 most likely, for the room and comfort for a planned trip - 6 weeks or so with 5 adults, a small dog, 1 set of golf clubs, and associated luggage. I dont really like the extended length offered by GM and Ford in their longer full sized SUV's, and would like to go mid sized to get the full economy up versus the QX. I wish there was a diesel option other than the Mercedes GL which is a nice size and gets good economy but reliability reports from Consumers worry me considerably. Any advice on the seating question is appreciated. Thanks Replies to this message: slh54 (Mar 18, 2008 2:21 pm) johnhw (Mar 19, 2008 3:17 am) slh54 (Mar 19, 2008 4:50 pm) and 2 more...
#10869 of 10948 Re: Seating options in 2008 Highlander [johnhw] by slh54 Mar 18, 2008 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: johnhw (Mar 17, 2008 2:08 am) The captains chairs convert to a third seat which is stowed under the console in the front seat. Kind of a neat design if you don't need to seat 3 in the second seat all the time. However, as much as I love my 08, I would NOT want to take a very long trip in it with 3 adults in the second row! I don't know where you'll put all the luggage (unless on the roof), in which case, with the 3rd row seating, you might have plenty of room, even for the dog! Replies to this message: johnhw (Mar 19, 2008 3:17 am) slh54 (Mar 19, 2008 4:50 pm) johnhw (Mar 20, 2008 2:46 am) and 1 more...
#10870 of 10948 Re: Seating options in 2008 Highlander [slh54] by johnhw Mar 19, 2008 (3:17 am)
Replying to: slh54 (Mar 18, 2008 2:21 pm) Thanks for the comments on the seating, is that true of the seating in the '07 as well are are you familiar with it? I have a small dog which usually sits in my wife's lap so the third row seats will be folded down for luggage and golf clubs. Do you believe the middle seat in the 2nd row would be more comfortable than the third row for an adult? Also if I had one of the third row seats up, is there a good amount of storage for golf and luggage? I dont really want to put luggage on the roof, too hard to get it up and down every few days for a retired guy of 60 and dont like the fuel economy impact either. Thanks Replies to this message: slh54 (Mar 19, 2008 4:50 pm) johnhw (Mar 20, 2008 2:46 am) jimmy2x (Mar 20, 2008 10:07 am)

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