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Late Model Front Wheel Drive Question

Posted By: TheTieWrapKid

Late Model Front Wheel Drive Question - 12/04/15 05:27 AM

Does a front wheel drive car like my 2013 Dart or my wife's 2015 Jeep Renegade have posi or single track?
Posted By: DaveRS23

Re: Late Model Front Wheel Drive Question - 12/04/15 03:27 PM

Most FWD vehicles only pull one wheel. Which is why some also have traction control. Although there are a few vehicles (like some SRT-4s) that do have differential units that pull both wheels when under load.
Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Late Model Front Wheel Drive Question - 12/04/15 04:28 PM

They do make limited slip diffs for FWD's. VERY FEW come with them from the factory.
Posted By: feets

Re: Late Model Front Wheel Drive Question - 12/05/15 12:15 AM

Open differentials.

They both have traction control that will pop the brake caliper on the spinning wheel to push torque to the wheel with better traction.
Posted By: moparx

Re: Late Model Front Wheel Drive Question - 12/05/15 03:33 PM

and with a semi locked [or locked] FWD diff, you will plow [not be able to turn corners very well/push] in less than optimal conditions. think rain or snow.
beer
Posted By: J_BODY

Re: Late Model Front Wheel Drive Question - 12/06/15 05:08 PM

mechanical "posi" pretty much dead and gone. Creates drag which effects mpg.
Posted By: TheTieWrapKid

Re: Late Model Front Wheel Drive Question - 12/07/15 05:44 AM

Thanks for the responses!
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