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

[enderswift]

could someone post pictures of the underside of an st205? I mean complete front to back pictures of a celi on a lift? I'd really like to see how everything is placed and how the drivetrain sits. I think it would be helpful to those of us who want to research doing awd conversions

[nammer]

could someone post pictures of the underside of an st205? I mean complete front to back pictures of a celi on a lift? I'd really like to see how everything is placed and how the drivetrain sits. I think it would be helpful to those of us who want to research doing awd conversions

best ones I have..

taken from the back of the car:



taken from the front of the car: