Only 2 whls spinnin on AWD?!?!?

Originally posted by svx_commuter


The SVX USA auto transmission can only split the f/r power at 50/50. This means that there will never be more power to the rear wheels unless you take out your front AXLES. This is also true for most USA Subaru's except the newer ah ah WRX 5spd (I'm not sure) and WRX Sti for sure. Maybe some of the newer auto models but I don't know cause I haven't kept up with the changes. Anyway...... It is common for most people to thing the rears wheels will get all the power if the front wheels slip but it just doesn't happen on most models.

the SVX has a variable transfer clutch that can vary the torque to each axle (not sure of its range though). A friend and I have tested this on ice.

[NikFu S.]

if my rear wheels were to spin on ice, that would defeat the purpose of giving them power. they didnt spin because they caught traction using a low level of power. basic principles of stabilization will tell you that such a thing means its working as it should. if you can spin the rear wheels you should lay off the gas or get some new tires.
in good traction condidtions the svx awd splits 90% to the front, 10% to the back. in bad traction it merely sends enough to the back to attain equal wheel revs, which may or may not work at the time.

100 - 0 max fwd torque
50 - 50 max rwd torque