'99 S3 quattro system

[willh92]

I have a '99 S3 and have heard various things about Haldex systems, etc.

Are all quattro systems Haldex, would my S3 be a Haldex system or simply full time 4 wheel drive,

if so what is the distribution of power front and rear for a regular 4wd system on my year S3?

Thanks,

Will

 

[superkarl]

S3 is haldex.

Hdaldex and Quattro are completely different

our s3s are 4wd when they need to be, and will send up to 50% to the rear when needed, when its not, its a fwd car, but you will never notice that.
Its a smart system, ours is a fairly primitive one tho.

 

[Vex182]

"quattro" is just what Audi call all their 4 wheel drive systems. The way they work and brand depends on the model. All transverse engine models in the Audi range use haldex as their system. Basically a clutch pack that engages the rear wheels when slip is detected. It is always engaged a little bit but can clamp completely to give 50% of power to the rear when needed but it won't usually last long, e.g lunching in the wet or cornering hard.

 

[willh92]

Right I see, so our S3 models have this Haldex system then?

 

[<tuffty/>]

Yes... Generation 1 haldex...

<tuffty/>

 

[hoffmanvp3]

Hunt down a gen 1 haldex Blue controller to unleash the couplings full potential.
Anticipating further questions lol
Fire away

 

[kwistof]

Hunt down a gen 1 haldex Blue controller to unleash the couplings full potential.
Anticipating further questions lol
Fire away

Or we could be a little bit more patient with this thread

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/192864-50-50-haldex-mod.html

Those Haldex controllers aren't exactly cheap

 

[chaz20vt]

Yea I'm waiting for the above to happen