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#777 of 782 Re: [rfrf] by rfrf

Feb 20, 2009 (1:05 pm)

Replying to: rfrf (Feb 20, 2009 11:26 am)
Just like magic! Since my last post (#775 of 776 Re: [blueiedgod] by rfrf Feb 20, 2009 (10:26 am), I received the following from T:
 
"Yes, at speeds above 25 mph the Electronic on-demand full-time 4WD will transmit drive torque to the real wheel if the system senses slippage to the front wheels."
 
I guess the T rep must have needed some time to check specs ... or someone in T management must be an Edmunds forum reader!

#778 of 782 Re: [rsholland] by rengaw

Feb 20, 2009 (9:57 pm)

Replying to: rsholland (Feb 20, 2009 7:32 am)
Yes, Bob, I didn't explain that correctly. I meant to say that once over 25 mph the system reverted to front wheel drive with the automatic ability bring the rear wheels into play if sensing slipping.

#779 of 782 Re: [rfrf] by ateixeira

Feb 23, 2009 (11:23 am)

Replying to: rfrf (Feb 20, 2009 10:49 am)
Whenever the brakes are applied in “Auto” or ”Lock” mode, 4WD is cancelled to optimize the benefits of ABS and enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
 
Sounds very part-time-ish to me.
 
Just like Hyundai.

#780 of 782 Re: [rsholland] by blueiedgod

Feb 25, 2009 (10:31 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Feb 20, 2009 12:14 pm)
Also take note that some of the world's fastest cars (Porsche 911 Turbo, Nissan GT-R, Bugatti Veyron, etc.) all employ full-time AWD. Now granted, those cars are in a much different league, but the point is the "performance" benefits of full-time AWD do trickle down to more mundane vehicles as well.
 
Those vehicles are primarily RWD, or the AWD unit favors RWD unless there is complete slippage, even then, I don't think they send more than 50% to the front.
 
Toyota, Audi, Honda, Hyundai.... are primarily FWD vehicles.
 
The addition of power to he front wheels in a RWD vehicle yields advantage, than addition of power to the rear wheels in a FWD vehicle.

#781 of 782 Re: [blueiedgod] by oregonboy

Feb 25, 2009 (11:33 am)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Feb 25, 2009 10:31 am)
The addition of power to he front wheels in a RWD vehicle yields (greater?) advantage, than addition of power to the rear wheels in a FWD vehicle.
 
For every rule there is an exception. May I nominate the WRX STi and/or Mitsubishi Evo?

#782 of 782 Re: [blueiedgod] by rsholland

Feb 25, 2009 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Feb 25, 2009 10:31 am)
They're all full-time AWD, with a RWD bias, usually around 30/70 - 40/60, front/rear. That F/R bias may shift, depending on driving conditions.
 
Bob

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