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7127 messages,  Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 8:31 PM

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What is this discussion about? GMC Acadia, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Taurus X, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Honda Accord Crosstour, Dodge Journey, Car Buying, Car Comparisons, SUV


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Re: 2009 Pilot [piast] by thegraduate
Apr 24, 2008 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: piast (Apr 24, 2008 5:12 am)

Question: Does the Pilot have the lockable AWD? I know it used to have a button in which you could lock it 50/50 on the fly. Or at least I think it did... it has been years (4) since I've been in a Pilot.
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Re: 2003-2008 Pilot [thegraduate] by piast
Apr 24, 2008 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 24, 2008 8:58 am)

The Pilot uses four-wheel drive system called Variable Torque Management 4WD (VTM-4). VTM-4 is a proactive system that combines the best features of modern on-demand and conventional four-wheel drive systems. Most of the time, the Pilot goes down the road in front-wheel drive. But when you put your foot down, VTM-4's brain tells electromagnetic clutches to engage the drive to the rear wheels, and even more torque is shuttled to the rear if wheel slip is registered. The VTM-4 predicts your need for more traction.
Not designed to be an SUV-wannabe, the Pilot was engineered with medium-duty off- road capabilities including eight inches of ground clearance, an 28-degree approach angle, 21-degree departure and break over angles and the ability to climb a 28-degree dirt slope from a standing stop.
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Can't read the posts!!! by baggs32
Apr 24, 2008 (9:53 am)
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Hey grad, your picture is too wide and is causing the posts to stretch under the ads to the right. Can you please shrink it or remove it?
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Juice - Sales trends revisited by baggs32
Apr 24, 2008 (9:56 am)
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I found some more CUV vs SUV vs minivan sales trends for you juice. Note that they state minivan sales are expected to be below 600k this year. Make sure you look at the graph at the end of the article too.
 
Click here for the article and graph.
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Re: Can't read the posts!!! [baggs32] by steve_ HOST
Apr 24, 2008 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 24, 2008 9:53 am)

Hey grad, your picture is too wide
 
What he said.
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Re: Can't read the posts!!! [steve_] by freealfas
Apr 24, 2008 (10:08 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 24, 2008 10:02 am)

maybe he's just compensating....
 
just kidding... lol
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Re: Can't read the posts!!! [steve_] by thegraduate
Apr 24, 2008 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 24, 2008 10:02 am)

Whoops... didn't cause me a problem on my monitor. Sorry about that. Looks like steve took care of it. Did y'all see what I was talking about though (the VTM button)?
 
Shouldn't that lock the Pilot into what is essentially "4WD HIGH" ?
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Re: 2003-2008 Pilot [piast] by stevedebi
Apr 24, 2008 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: piast (Apr 24, 2008 9:31 am)

"The Pilot uses four-wheel drive system called Variable Torque Management 4WD (VTM-4). "
 
Translation: No, the Pilot driver cannot manually lock the AWD system.
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Re: 2003-2008 Pilot [stevedebi] by freealfas
Apr 24, 2008 (11:27 am)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Apr 24, 2008 11:21 am)

"The VTM-4 system has a dashboard switch that locks both rear half-shafts to get the driver unstuck, but it operates in just the first two gears and unlocks at 18 mph (29 km/h). Otherwise, the system operates primarily in front-wheel drive and sends torque to the rear wheels when spin is detected up front. "

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