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whats this new XWD ive been hearing about??
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conrad_12
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Posted: 11/03/08
12:44 PM
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ok so i just saw an ad on tv for saab's new car that used XWD (aka cross wheel drive)
im kinda just getting into cars so can anybody that knows about this XWD thing explain it to me? cause ive never heard of it or how its supposed to work 
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JDM_Noob
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Posted: 11/03/08
01:12 PM
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Almost sounds like one rear wheel and one front wheel or something. Lol. That's awkward.
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Posted: 11/03/08
06:42 PM
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I just did some looking online for saabs "XWD". its then new haldex 40 system being used in the new turbo x and 9-3 models. Its basically an AWD system with less parasitic loss, and "preemptive" LSD finals. when hydrolic pressure build in the transfer case, engaging an electronic controlled LSD in the front and rear, so in a way, the trans "senses" wheelspin BEFORE they start spinning, engages the LSD, and you dont get wheelspin.
Until it hits markets, and ive seen it in wide use with no major problems, im just going to regard this as yet another thing that can go wrong. Take the mercedes electromagnet suspension. Was on 08 models for about 6 months, before a ton of problems arose and it was pulled from the shelves so to speak.
http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/11/14/saab-xwd-cross-wheel-drive-haldex-40-system/
91 MR-2 Turbo 5-spd
BBS lightweight wheels with Goodyear F1 rubber
Tit-alum A arms with Koni adj. coilovers
Rotura big brake kit in front
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