I think you're better off using regular brakes to slow down because you're much more likely to be smooth with them then by using engine braking. Then when you're in the boost-free zone on a car with a turbo downshift. Does it make any sense?
All-wheel-drive and low traction
Feb 09, 2007
23 Replies
unless you're already sideways...
The power is actually going to the wheels with more traction. Say your rear wheels on ice and slip power will go to front to pull the car out of the situation. No point to direct power to slipping wheel which will spin all the time. Same apply to left and right.
Your last statement is not necessarily true. The only way it can apply power to the non-slipping wheel left to right is if you have an LSD (limited slip differential). I'm not sure there are any Subarus with a front LSD.
No LSD: one front wheel and one rear wheel on ice - you're stuck Rear LSD: one front wheel and both rear wheels on ice - you're stuck Front and rear LSD: you won't get stuck
My OB does not have a rear LSD. My old Talon AWD did. The difference was noticeable.
DS
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