On 6/9/2011 9:05 PM, Oli Glaser wrote:
> On 10/06/2011 00:49, Peter Loron wrote:
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>> 4WD isn't likely to help you stop or turn on ice, but it can help you
>> avoid getting stuck. Good winter tires help a lot as well.
>>
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> That's a good point, it is harder to turn with 4WD, and almost
> impossible if you have the differentials locked...
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Power steering will turn the wheels easily, but as I said earlier, with=20
everything locked up, it really likes going near straight. Also with a=20
locking/limited slip steering axle, the front tires must be same rolling=20
diametr, or it will pull to one side.
> Of course if you have the option to turn these things on/off you have
> the best of both worlds.
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Yes, if you have the option. Today, between traction control, stability=20
control, AWD/FWD/4WD, many times it is impossible to learn what the real=20
mechanism is, to understand how to best use it. Daughter has a Ford=20
Freestar small van with AWD/FWD??. Ford services the transfer case as a=20
unit, no detail of gears, clutches, fluid couplings, etc. in parts book.=20
Service manual didn't have info, sales couldn't help. Other than taking=20
the daughter's apart, which isn't going to happen, hit a big blank.
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