AWD systems (was Re: AWD VW's)

[Gary Moore <magritte@drizzle.com>]

On Fri, 28 Aug 1998, I.Mannix wrote:

> Syncro - sorta like "cola," there's a few different kinds.  The QSW has
> "syncro," but it is essentially the same drivetrain that the 4000 quattro
> has.  The Syncro Vanagon uses a different type of four wheel drive, yet it
> is called "syncro."  Something to do with a viscous center differential.
> Audi quattro is the same way - the current Audis have a Torsen center
> differential, yet they are still "quattro," but vastly different than mine.
>  So, FWIW, "syncro" is not a constant - there's variables.

"Synchro" is now a moniker for anything that's not 2WD, according the
the author of this page:

  http://www.eskimo.com/~eliot/awd.html

It's an interesting introduction to 4WD/AWD systems and covers some of the
differences between various VW and Audi systems.  The impatient may want
to skip ahead to part 9, "4WD/AWD vehicles today".


Gary

'80 VW Scirocco
'79 Datsun 810 Coupe
'72 Tonka pickup

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