Re: [non] vw awd's

["Ewan Hopkins" <ewanhopkins@hotmail.com>]

The VW syncro system is just a rebadged version of the audi 1st generation 
quattro system. this was found in the passat/quantum & golf/jetta syncro 
models. It's basically quite a simple system with what is basically three 
standard differentials which can be mechanically locked. AFAIK you could 
only lock one at a time, tho' I may be wrong on that.
4motion is again the same as the current audi quattro system, which is made 
by Haldex. It is much more complicated and I think uses a computer 
controlled wet-clutch system to control distribution of drive.


Ewan Hopkins...

'85 Storm 2.0
'86 GT 1.8


>From: "Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@core.com>
>To: scirocco list <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: [non] vw awd's
>Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 19:37:38 -0400
>
>   just wondering what awd's vw made. i know audi has the quattro, but
>i'm looking specifically for vw make. i know there was the synchro (what
>probs did it have?) and now the 4motion. also, anyone have info on the
>differences between an awd and a 2wd car (porsche comes to mind) meaning
>cornering, acceleration, etc.?
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