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

["Taylor Oliver" <taylor@ionet.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Kohli, Marc David <mkohli@indiana.edu>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 1999 1:22 AM
Subject: RE: (traction ctrl) (MB M-Class)


> 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

Gotcha... Either way, it's all weirded out... Hehehe...