SubaruAWD_variations_and_comparisons

Discuss Subaru AWD similarities, differences, and compare Subaru AWD to other AWD systems.
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BTW, mine's better than yours. :P
In the ridiculously rutted road course where Forester had two wheels in air much of the time, Forester certainly did not respond instantly when accelerated; it took a few tries before the vehicle braked the spinning wheels and actually started moving again.
As for the competiton, the Subaru videos only showed quick clips of 4 other Crossovers hung up on various points of that same test track.
We also have the demos on Catalina Island showing Foresters clawing their way up hills while the CR-V (not known for having great AWD per CU and other testers) got nowhere in a hurry.
Whatever...
Guess is the Outback XT with its mechanical LSD would have the edge over Forester on same super rutted track. On other hand, the LSD will probably burn up some extra power due to internal clutching action (one reason, perhaps, why the Outback XT's MPG is worse than the Forester.), and is prone to noise.
Also guess is that XT's AWD won't be as good as some other brands for high speed Track purposes.
Anyway, I have my Auto Socks ready for next year, just in case! :shades:
The subies lsd is viscous coupled and doesn't lockup nearly as much as a clutch/mechanical lsd. It's also quieter and doesn't burn as much gas.
-mike
To save money?
-mike
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.
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
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=51689
Also interesting that the Aussie Subie has Bridgstones - USA ones (including mine) have the Yokohamas they did not like.
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. :confuse:
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.)
I think that's right - the 09 Legacy and Outback also made it standard.
-mike