Quattro W@#kers

[M600-RKJ]

I really wish bmw would put out an advert just to show how dim-witted a system quattro really is. Just been to town and the amount of people running about in S model audis thinking they are hero's because they have quattro really bugs me. Especially when it's a small audi like the S3 or s1 where it's not even proper quattro it's a fwd car that once you are stuck in the snow it will spin the back wheels and most likely not get you out.

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[Mon the fish]

Lol.

I know what you mean though. These people don't understand that traction does not equal grip.

I also detest the pretence that having a tdi S-line is the same as a full-fat S/RS. It just isn't, so don't pretend it is!

[M600-RKJ]

There are people in my village and they decided that the roads were bad because their 4x4 was struggling. A 4x4 is as good as a unicycle if you've summer tyres on some people are clueless. We have a semi steep road up to the village hall and all the people with 4wd said they were struggling, well my mini with a good set of winter tyres managed no problem at all

[CiderFex]

Aye, most of the driving problems at this, and any time of year, are driver related not vehicle related.
I once drove 1499 home through 4” of snow with Summer tyres on and I never had an issue.
VERY gentle acceleration and braking and all was good.
My main worry was ragging off the front spoiler !!!


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[Mon the fish]

My R53 makes an epic snowplough

Wifey drives to work in a 530d auto - everything you don't want in the winter; RWD, diesel, and auto. With winter tyres on it's fine, no need for 4x4.

[CiderFex]

She’s braver than me then.

Just to prove that a Quattro can handle snow if equipped with the right tyres for the conditions...

https://youtu.be/25u80sQkkkM


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[M600-RKJ]

https://youtu.be/HvqQuC_8VrM

Proof quattro is dim-witted. I know it's a BMW test but even in real life tests quattro cant hold a candle to xdrive. Because quattro is electronic it needs to detect slip before it will distribute power. Xdrive being mechanical senses lowered grip immediately and compensates

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[Big Gordy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLGUDtcaTw

Quattro v xDrive viewed from audi's perspective and yes I have an A4 Quattro thats not an S or RS but just a damn fine motorcar
I believe mines has the Torsen transfer box with a 40/60% front/rear permanent power split.

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Xdrive being mechanical senses lowered grip immediately and compensates

And who was it they pinched that from again..........ahh thats right.........Land Rover

[mikeswagon]

When did it start snowing on here again???

I think it might seem worse up in these parts for Audi, we've got a lot of Audis (and a fair few w*****s..... big in Oil???)... strangely enough, none of the hills around me have got rollers at the bottom of them.....

It's at this time of year I miss the hippo, my S reg Freelander with the 1.8 K series. Don't think it had power to spin the wheels but just kept on going.

[Mon the fish]

When did it start snowing on here again???

I think it might seem worse up in these parts for Audi, we've got a lot of Audis (and a fair few w*****s..... big in Oil???)... strangely enough, none of the hills around me have got rollers at the bottom of them.....

It's at this time of year I miss the hippo, my S reg Freelander with the 1.8 K series. Don't think it had power to spin the wheels but just kept on going.

I've lost count of the number of white Audi SUV things round Alford. Almost like a uniform round here for some folk