Date:         Tue, 11 Aug 1998 11:44:07 UT
Reply-To:     Thomas Niksch <cct_tom_niksch@CLASSIC.MSN.COM>
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From:         Thomas Niksch <cct_tom_niksch@CLASSIC.MSN.COM>
Subject:      ''syncro'' is dead - now >>4motion<<
Comments: To: SyncroHead <SyncroHead@aol.com>,
          "Forhan, Thomas" <Thomas.Forhan@mail.house.gov>,
          Ron Lussier <coyote@likeminds.com>, Derek Drew <drew@interport.net>,
          Philippe Oudot <p_oudot@worldnet.fr>,
          P & J Lander <pjlander@ozemail.com.au>, vanagon@vanagon.com

Hi,

with the 4x4 version of the Golf ' 98 VW issued a new name for their 4WD
technology.

It s called >>4motion<< now - which sounds like a poor copy of Mercedes'
>>4matic<<.

Anyway, the new sytem is available with the the AUDI A3 just like the new AUDI
TT roadster or coupe and the new Golf at the moment in Europe.

For the Passat they use the AUDI quattro system now but it is still called
syncro. Everything clear now as far as names are concerned ???????

There is no viscous coupling any longer but an electronically controlled
coupling system which employs the rear wheels for traction after a 45° free
turn of the front wheels. The name of the system is HALDEX and it has been
developed by a swedish supplier and adopted for the Golf by

Hope to have some description at

http://members.aol.com/syncro16/homepage/start.htm

**soon**

Bye Tom N.