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16 messages, Last post on Jun 10, 2008 at 5:22 PM
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 18, 2008 4:53 pm) Might next Outback dispense with its LSD's as well? Given VDC and VTC introductions, it seemed the Outback had redundant systems given it had VDC added on top of its drive system. |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Apr 18, 2008 5:10 pm) I fully expect to see the viscous LSD disappear on the OB and Legacies in 2010. You'll see VDC across the board and mechanical LSDs in the STi and Spec B or whatever the "performance" edition of the Legacy is. -mike |
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 18, 2008 5:22 pm) |
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Check out the terrain, they were definitely testing the AWD capabilities... http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=51689
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 21, 2008 12:25 pm) Also interesting that the Aussie Subie has Bridgstones - USA ones (including mine) have the Yokohamas they did not like. |
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The new Nissan GT-R, per a Jay Leno web video here at Edmunds, can only send 0 - 50% of its power to the front of the vehicle (it's heavilly biased towards RWD). However, its rear differential changes its limited slip characteristics so that when deaccelerating, it becomes more "open"; this is to help avoid oversteer.
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Apr 30, 2008 6:58 am) 
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 18, 2008 5:22 pm) Are you referring to VTD? I know you're a host & all, but - I've never once seen Subaru use "ABLS" in ANY of their nomenclature.  I agree with the rest of your comment. Considering it's about a $400 (retail) upgrade & that it's now standard in the Forester, it's likely that VDC will become standard throughout the line. Suby uses VTD in their higher-end / high torque engines/tranny configurations. (Yes, mechanical clutch pack & planetary gearset center differential.)
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Replying to: epgolfs (Jun 10, 2008 11:03 am) I think that's right - the 09 Legacy and Outback also made it standard. |
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Replying to: epgolfs (Jun 10, 2008 11:03 am) -mike |
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