1 Lucky Texan Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 OK - I have a good guess but don't really know - um, what is the power distribution to the front and rear when the 4EAT is in reverse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99obw Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Alex, what is 50:50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Yeah, I'd been curious about that too. Based on what I've observed when I hang my head out the door, it appears to be a full rear clutch engagement just like the 1 (low) position. Good news, considering the ease at which AWD will propel you forward into deep trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted February 10, 2004 Author Share Posted February 10, 2004 Makes sense - that's what I assumed. thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99obw Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 That is what I have been told. I know the outback climbs the 20% grade section of our driveway when snow covered in reverse just as well as in 1, and I think that is also 50:50. Even with snow tires my FWD car can't climb that section when snow covered without a full running start, and even then it is iffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meep Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Full engagement would cause binding if you are turning. Medium left or right turn would be enough to tell. The tires will growl, the car won't want to move, it'll feel really "off" if it's a full lock. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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