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That's how every other open-diff car already works. Everyone does that. EVs just have the extra advantage that they're much more precise at applying power so th
by pedrocr 8y ago
That's how every other open-diff car already works. Everyone does that. EVs just have the extra advantage that they're much more precise at applying power so the traction control can be much better.
- fingerlocks 8y agoI was referring to the brake based traction control system, not the differential
- pedrocr 8y agoThat's also what I mean of course. All modern AWD systems and even just FWD/RWD cars use the ABS to do traction control with open-diffs. The base AWD system in a Subaru is three open-diffs and then ABS braking is used on any wheel that's slipping to make sure the torque still reaches the other wheels.
- fingerlocks 8y agoRight, as I mentioned, I'm an 80's VW van enthusiast. I've transplanted subaru engines into VW vans, but I always clip the unused sensors (like traction control) from the wiring harness. I haven't touched anything newer than 2005 yet. So, despite "everyone doing it" by your words, I was just unaware of how it worked because it's not relevant to me. My VW syncro van has both forward and rear locking differentials anyway.