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

[3WayStunna]

Not too true delusionz...try a stiffer rear end, a GT4 making around 280-320 horses, and a bit of clutch kicking with the right tires, and you can get it to do that...oh and might i add some extreme guts...

I dont have video proof so you would have to take my word, But i have initiated a 3rd and 2nd gear drift before...not the safest thing i have done because i was hauling ass at to do it, but still can be done on tarmac/road surfaces. If you want, i had help with a stiffer rear ARB, and my front dampner settings set softer than the rears....

On gravel and grass it meant i had no control of the a$$ end whatsoever...could barely drive the car right lol...
Anywho, there are some videos on youtube of a GT4 drifting with an 180 and an MR2 up on a track here in mainland japan...cant find it though.

EDIT: think this is it.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqKgyRRtVa0...feature=related

Also i hear from the UK guys that a 2 way or 1.5 way center diff would help out dramatically..although i dont think i want to do that to my car.....might go with a 1.5 way if i ever did though...

This post has been edited by 3WayStunna: Jan 24, 2011 - 8:25 PM