AWD activation
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Post it up, I'd be curious, as obviously my test doesn't have near that specificity.
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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Looks to me like we're just having a discussion. Kind of what we do here. As usual, you need to make more out of it. [emoji16]
probably not a good idea but just throwing out there....
Future 3rd party module that can be turned on and off that plugs in inline to alter rear power on driver demand....like Pedal Commander for the rear diff
Future 3rd party module that can be turned on and off that plugs in inline to alter rear power on driver demand....like Pedal Commander for the rear diff
Well when one says the other is "still taking out his azz" then its hardly a "discussion"
I still enjoyed reading it though, very informative since I'm looking to upgrade to AWD.
I remember seeing this video a while back where they compared the AWD capability of the CRV, Forester and CX-5 in snow.
In it he mentioned that the CX-5 was reactive and then at 6 mins they do the uphill stop/start and he says the rear is always on, no mention of % though.
In it he mentioned that the CX-5 was reactive and then at 6 mins they do the uphill stop/start and he says the rear is always on, no mention of % though.
Anecdotal experience not directly addressing the main question... But we have had some serious snow here this last week and my CX-5 has been great in the snow even on these all season Toyos.
Getting up and down snowy and icy hills has been absolutely uneventful. A number of cars stuck in this area (we're not used to or prepared for this much snow), but the Mazda has had zero troubles. And off the line in the rain, the system works exactly how I would expect if I give it some beans -- sometimes a moment of front wheel spin, then off you go. It basically does exactly as well as I would expect it to do in the rain and snow, especially on 19" all seasons.
I don't doubt that some other (comparable) manufacturer's AWD implementation could be superior in a certain way or better at a particular off-road test. From the vids I've seen so far, any differences are negligible or an advantage only in some situation I will never encounter.
Getting up and down snowy and icy hills has been absolutely uneventful. A number of cars stuck in this area (we're not used to or prepared for this much snow), but the Mazda has had zero troubles. And off the line in the rain, the system works exactly how I would expect if I give it some beans -- sometimes a moment of front wheel spin, then off you go. It basically does exactly as well as I would expect it to do in the rain and snow, especially on 19" all seasons.
I don't doubt that some other (comparable) manufacturer's AWD implementation could be superior in a certain way or better at a particular off-road test. From the vids I've seen so far, any differences are negligible or an advantage only in some situation I will never encounter.
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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Around here it is. Haha! J/k
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Using the brakes deactivates AWD, so that antilock can work its magic. That's why you got the front spinning before the rear.
Now, the question is, did unob know this before I pointed it out?
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Guest2019C20
When this site has a member that is *almost every post* posting clear nonsense, then my crude statement is valid. I don't understand why the other members put up with his shot. I don't see that mindset on any other of the *dozens* of forums I read.
I put him on my ignore list, but then I browse in incognito mode, and his poo shows up. Sigh.
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Guest2019C20
This car *does not have* locking diff (aka LSD). Neither do any of the other cheaper AWD vehicles I'm aware of.
My 2000 Outback had it, and it would go thru double the stuff the CX-5, et al, can.
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Guest2019C20
God, every single post has nonsense and incorrect statements.
The (as you suggest) "2%" isn't to keep slop out. It is a deliberate design decision to maximize MPG.
And, BTW, I've watched video proof of elephants appearing, as if by magic. That was more convincing that your youtube.
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I remember that video and seems to indicate that the CX-5 is not a dog in the snow.
But really, does anybody remember what the original question for this thread was? Another thread that has complete derailed.
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Guest2019C20
Made 4 vids. First two are TCS on. Second two are TCS off. I did NOT have the wipers on, I did NOT do a brake stand. Just let off the brakes, and floored it. It's cold here, and the snow is very grippy.
Don't know why the vids are so dark, look fine on my calibrated monitor. Anyhow, the rear tires start visibly spinning 2-4 frames after the fronts. That's when *full* lockup on the rear diff occurs, and both axles are spinning at the same RPM. There's considerable power transmitted before that point.
https://youtu.be/H1-ZoDNmiTM
https://youtu.be/yz4W6Gv9Pc4
https://youtu.be/fDWjcPCl7aM
https://youtu.be/wq4xbf4huDw
Don't know why the vids are so dark, look fine on my calibrated monitor. Anyhow, the rear tires start visibly spinning 2-4 frames after the fronts. That's when *full* lockup on the rear diff occurs, and both axles are spinning at the same RPM. There's considerable power transmitted before that point.
https://youtu.be/H1-ZoDNmiTM
https://youtu.be/yz4W6Gv9Pc4
https://youtu.be/fDWjcPCl7aM
https://youtu.be/wq4xbf4huDw
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Kindof like Toyota has done for years in the RAV4...
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Because sending that 2% sure improves mileage by adding parasitic drag?
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Good deal. Exactly what I said. REactive. Not PROactive. Thanks.
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So...how do you take off from a stop without using the brakes just prior? Explain this...
