Detailed discussion of Toyotas awd system, specifically for the st205 Options

[enderswift]

hey everyone,

here's what I 'think' I know. The awd system fitted into the st205 is pretty ancient compared to today's cars, but was decent when it first came out and was organized out like this:

1. There was an open differential in the transversely mounted transmission that had a transfer case coming out of the rear.
2. No center differential but a center bearing instead. So it always had a 50/50 front/rear torque split
3. rear differential came with a torsen limited slip

lets compare this to other awd systems. Past and present. Subaru is really big on the fact that they have a symmetrical awd system. Do you guys think the fact that an st205s unequal front axles hurts the car?

and, could it be possible to fit the limited slip from an mr2 and have torsens front and rear? I think that would be interesting since apparently one of the biggest handling problems with the st205 is that the the inside front wheels spin on really sharp turns.

heres an interesting video comparing modern awd system:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQRxlChvMw

[Neon90424]

That first video is a subaru fanboy drooling over their acronym filled awd system.

All I care about 4wd awd everywheeldrive is that it makes me slide in a vector when stomping on the gas pedal as opposed to turning the steering wheel and slide forwards.

Example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ber5KFsXyw...feature=related

This post has been edited by Neon90424: Jan 22, 2011 - 1:58 PM

[delusionz]

That first video is a subaru fanboy drooling over their acronym filled awd system.

All I care about 4wd awd everywheeldrive is that it makes me slide in a vector when stomping on the gas pedal as opposed to turning the steering wheel and slide forwards.

Example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ber5KFsXyw...feature=related

doesn't handle like that on tarmac. just snow, gravel, dirt and grass.

if u wanna go sideways like that on the road u need a rwd biased 4wd such as a GT-R Skyline. or otherwise just pull up the handbrake and hope for the best.