permanent awd

tattoo101 · May 16th, 2011, 09:44

has anyone tried to make a 850/v70 permanent awd?

grainqey · May 16th, 2011, 13:03

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Originally Posted by tattoo101

has anyone tried to make a 850/v70 permanent awd?

i dont think the rear driveshafts will cope, its not a quattro lol!

T4Rick · May 17th, 2011, 23:37

Would be interesting if it could be done

244T · May 17th, 2011, 23:51

An AWD is, just the torque is limited 'til its needed, I think the rear diff etc would take the full power, it does in a (^) and thats essentially where the components started off

grainqey · May 18th, 2011, 19:06

lol i dont think a group B quattro had haldex sized rear driveshafts...or even a normal RS2 quattro for that matter *rolls eyes*

i suppose the saving grace is that it'll only ever have to put down half the power that the engine can produce
alex

mattyfezf · Jul 24th, 2011, 19:36

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Originally Posted by 244T

An AWD is, just the torque is limited 'til its needed, I think the rear diff etc would take the full power, it does in a (^) and thats essentially where the components started off

This is how I understood it - I read somwhere that under normal conditions, it's 90% to the front, but up to 50% can be diverted to the rear when traction is needed, but I cant remember where I read that.

thrupp · Oct 25th, 2011, 21:52

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Originally Posted by mattyfezf

This is how I understood it - I read somwhere that under normal conditions, it's 90% to the front, but up to 50% can be diverted to the rear when traction is needed, but I cant remember where I read that.

in your handbook maybe?!?

T4Rick · Oct 29th, 2011, 13:15

The focus rs gearbox mates up to the volvo block.So the cosworth 4wd gearbox will also mate up to the volvo block coupled this with sierra shafts and a big diff on the back it would be a goer

Clan · Oct 29th, 2011, 14:27

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Originally Posted by 850Rick

The focus rs gearbox mates up to the volvo block.So the cosworth 4wd gearbox will also mate up to the volvo block coupled this with sierra shafts and a big diff on the back it would be a goer

I think you will find the new RS uses the volvo engine and gearbox and is only front wheel drive ...
Remember the V50 was designed as a AWD too so you could use the components from that on your ford . as the C30 polestar concept car did ..

T4Rick · Oct 29th, 2011, 17:07

Doesnt the gearbox from the focus rs use the same box as the earlier rs?

May 16th, 2011, 09:44	#1
tattoo101 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2013 14:31 Join Date: May 2010 Location: blackpool	permanent awd has anyone tried to make a 850/v70 permanent awd?

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T4Rick Premier Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2012 08:49 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manchester	Would be interesting if it could be done __________________ I said a 10 second car not a 10 minute car Chipped and rolling roaded at 221.9 hp at std boost Horns relocated for better air flow with a Horn from a Vag,Coil overs fitted

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244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Awd An AWD is, just the torque is limited 'til its needed, I think the rear diff etc would take the full power, it does in a (^) and thats essentially where the components started off __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

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grainqey Master Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2021 00:40 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: rotherham	lol i dont think a group B quattro had haldex sized rear driveshafts...or even a normal RS2 quattro for that matter rolls eyes i suppose the saving grace is that it'll only ever have to put down half the power that the engine can produce alex __________________ mmmmm T5....

Oct 29th, 2011, 13:15	#8
T4Rick Premier Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2012 08:49 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manchester	The focus rs gearbox mates up to the volvo block.So the cosworth 4wd gearbox will also mate up to the volvo block coupled this with sierra shafts and a big diff on the back it would be a goer __________________ I said a 10 second car not a 10 minute car Chipped and rolling roaded at 221.9 hp at std boost Horns relocated for better air flow with a Horn from a Vag,Coil overs fitted

Oct 29th, 2011, 17:07	#10
T4Rick Premier Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2012 08:49 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manchester	Doesnt the gearbox from the focus rs use the same box as the earlier rs? __________________ I said a 10 second car not a 10 minute car Chipped and rolling roaded at 221.9 hp at std boost Horns relocated for better air flow with a Horn from a Vag,Coil overs fitted

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