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Mazda Mechanic, I disagree with your take on "symmetrical" applying to all 4-wheel or all-wheel drive systems. If it is modified from a 2WD system, coming off from one half-shaft or the other, it's not symmetric. Consider torque steer. If the half-shafts are exactly equal in length and diameter (etc), there should be no torque steer. Since most cars have some offset to the engine/transaxle, they have to compensate by using a stiffer half-shaft on the long side to minimize torque steer. The same applies when AWD is not symmetric. As far as it being "bad for aggressive driving," I imagine that there are many world-class rally drivers as well as hundreds of WRX-STI owners who would argue that point.Is maruthi is faster than maruthi car?
You can learn about the Subaru AWD system on their site. I can't give a direct link, because they are not set up that way, but here are the steps you can follow to get there...
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Go to http://www.subaru.com
Point to "Why Subaru"
Click on "Core Technology"
Click on "The Science"
Click on the picture of the tire in the upper left corner
Click on "Learn More"
Read this page and click on:
"The Advantages of AWD"
Read this page and click on:
"Compare to Rear-Wheel Drive"
Hit the "X" in the upper right corner to go back a screen
Click on "The Advantages of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive"
Read all three sub-menu topics from this page as you did before.
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There you go.
Well, a lot of cars seem to get by without it.
Subarus have a differential that ties the front axle to the rear axle and sends torque to the axle with the most traction. In normal level driving, there's a slight difference between manual and automatic, automatic is about 55/45 front to back and manual is 50/50.
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It helps traction and control and makes the vehicle safer to drive on all surfaces and much better on slippery surfaces.
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This is much different from traditional 4wd where all the wheels turn at the same rate, this can damage your tires when driving on dry even pavement.
Symmetircal AWD is important in order to maintain driving stability in all weather conditions.
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The Subaru system balances the power output via differentials and a clutching mechanism in order to provide some "give" when resistance or traction becomes too great.
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This is true front to back and side to side.this in my opinion is the best way to channel power to each corner in order to maximize stability.
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It's just a buzz word to get you to buy a car - sort of like "iced coffee". By design, it can only be symmetrical. The power plant is centered in the vehicle and all of the axles are equal in length. The viscous coupling is always 'on' because there is no off. When it spins, it's working - accelerating or braking. It's a cheap way to offer awd to the average driver without dumping 3x as much money in a 'true' center differential and external transfer case mechanisms enabling the price to stay low, while offering suitable awd traction for slippery road conditions. It's a very good system for daily driving by the way, but bad for aggressive driving.What does a standard brake job cost on 1999 merc sable?
Although not the most technically advanced AWD out there, Subaru's system is viewed by many as one of the best in existence, often with Audi's Quattro system as the only competition being mentioned. Because it was designed from the onset to be an AWD system, it's simpler and more elegant than many systems adapted from a 2WD system.My 93 thunderbird has a jingling sound when I hit the slightest bumps?
The "symmetrical" refers to the fact that the entire driveline (engine, transmission, driveshafts) is perfectly symmetrical along the car's centerline. This provides an even weight balance and even power delivery, which in turn lead to better stability and handling. This is not the case with any system with a transversely mounted engine, which often requires different-length driveshafts to each of the front wheels.
Subaru's AWD system is also direct and full-time, compared to many on-demand systems that operate in FWD and can only supply a certain amount of power to the rear wheels when the front ones slip. Demonstrations have revealed Subaru's system to be notably superior in difficult and slippery conditions.
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I can attest to the advantages of Subaru's AWD after driving a Legacy through snowbanks up to its headlights and in several snow storms that paralyzed most other traffic... After 11 years, I have yet to come across anything that it hasn't been able to get through. (I should note that any AWD system, Subaru's included, is useless without good tires).
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Yes, AWD helps with handling and makes the car harder to rollover.Can I put a chevy 350 in my '88 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?
it uses a "viscous coupling". the best technology in AWD. the drive pattern on level ground is actually more like 90% in front wheel drive and 10% rear wheel drive. The percentages are always changing to improve the handling, fuel economy, stability and power.99 Pathfinder that cranks but won't start. already changed the fuel pump, filter, plugs. ideas?
Symmetrical AWD is all wheels get equal power. This helps in handling and ride. Depending on the road conditions the wheels (axle) that have a better grip on the road get more power and the wheels (axle) with less grip get less power. Either way the AWD system in Subaru is one of if not the best system out there.My understanding is that Symetrical All wheel drive is just a trademark name for the all wheel drive system used by subaru. There is buzz about it, and it leads peopel to believe it's more technologlicly advanced than other all wheel drive. I believe this to be a common mis-conception. (The only true all wheel drive innovation to my knowledge has been Super Handling All wheel drive, created by acura.)
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drive in a snowstorm / blizzard like I have to and you'll find out fast! It's a great system. YOU STICK TO THE ROAD!Scion tc or Mercedes-benz c230 kompressor?
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