RE: (traction ctrl) (MB M-Class)

["Kohli, Marc David" <mkohli@indiana.edu>]

Sorry, I wasn't exactly clear in my explanation.  You are correct, the
system uses a  50:50 torque split, but what I was referring to is an
innovation called ETS 4.  The M-Class uses the ABS sensors to sense if a
wheel is spinning, and then applies the brake to that wheel, eliminating the
need for "lockers" or locked differentials.

see: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars/m-class/facts4.htm

Marc Kohli  |  mkohli@alumni.indiana.edu


-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Wang [mailto:wangstervr6@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 11:07 PM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: Re: (traction ctrl) (MB M-Class)


Umm... to the best of my knowledge, the M-Class has a 4WD system which 
distributes power in a roughly 50/50 ratio between front and rear.  On the 
other hand, the Infiniti QX4 has a purely AWD system that it shares with the

awesome Japan-only Skyline GTR.

Eric Wang
1994 Black Vento VR6 / aftermarket Trek edition -- Eibach Pro-Kit, Remus 
cat-back exhaust, Autotech Q-Chip, K&N drop-in filter, Mintex Redbox pads, 
BBS RZ-II, 1998 Green Trek 930
http://www.princeton.edu/~ericwang




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