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Forgive me if I'm wrong, but i thought quattro was only active while accelerating?

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Old 12-17-2003, 02:11 PM
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Default Forgive me if I'm wrong, but i thought quattro was only active while accelerating?
So while braking or coasting, no quattro. No?
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well, its active if you have the eBrake on
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Default I think you're right
when you're right foot's on the gas Quattro is working it's magic.
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Default no. it's always active. when you're braking all 4 wheels are still being powered, etc. now if you
have the clutch in, i guess technically you could say it's not active, but no more so than a rear wheel drive car with the clutch in
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Default i figure since the gears in automatic while in drive are turning to some degree
it is "always" working, but YES - the more you accelerate it will work. Quattro has to send power to wheels that are slipping (its how it works). If you are not on the gas, then the car has no power to send to the gripping wheels.

The traction control works for you when you are braking.

See the pattern?
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What does it matter to you...you got a MINI :-)
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Default That is how the bmw system works, and I think the haldex
is only when under acceleration. but not 100% on that one.
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Default Traction control doesn't work for you when you're braking..
you mean ABS?
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Basically, yeah, quattro has zero benefit unless power is applied.
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Default Learn more about the Torsen system here and more...
The Torsen (Quattro) system is pernament, full-time AWD...you're always driving 4 wheels with the engine. I suppose if you are in neutral, then no power is sent to the wheels, then there is no torque for the system to sense.<ul><li><a href="http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_school/traction/tech_traction_4wd_2.htm#Torsen">Click here to learn more about Torsen, ATTESA and Haldex</a></li></ul>
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