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nsvwrx · 06-06-2006, 07:01 PM

Impreza WRX models ordered with the 4-speed electronic automatic transmission (4EAT) feature Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) All-Wheel Drive. The VTD system uses an electronically controlled hydraulic transfer clutch that works with a planetary gear-type center differential to control power distribution between the front and rear wheels. VTD All-Wheel Drive splits the power 45 percent front/55 percent rear, with the slight rear-wheel bias enhancing the performance driving feel. VTD All-Wheel Drive constantly monitors throttle input to account for weight transfer and responds to driving conditions to continually optimize power distribution on all road surfaces.

well now... didnt know all that..... apprently the mannual is 50/50 all the time is more like a tractor in terms of tis AWD system

KingofSiam · 06-06-2006, 10:01 PM

Kinda grasping at straws...

There is really no point in trying to show that the 4eat is "better", because for every "good" in our catagory there's like 5 in the 5MT's.

And I'm an auto guy. We like it better, nuff said.

Weapon · 06-06-2006, 11:42 PM

yea I bet you guys put it in nuetral at stop lights to look cool though huh..let it roll backwards a bit...yea pretend you have a manual

nsvwrx · 06-06-2006, 11:54 PM

oh no, i was jsut reading about the 4eat, i know its notbetter id rather have a mannual any darn day =/.. found that while reading on the "diffrences"

***Alex*** · 06-07-2006, 02:26 AM

interesting

Mad Mallard · 06-07-2006, 02:35 AM

yes, the 4eat awd is more like the sti 6mt awd.

GTscoob · 06-07-2006, 03:40 AM

Yeah my car drove a whole lot differently with the auto. The 4100 rev TC was fun, I kinda want to drive an auto wrx with similar mods without it but it was a blast while it lasted.

The WRX 4EAT is much nicer than the N/A automatics which are normally a 90/10 power split and dont get the fine tuning that the turbo models get.

west005 · 06-07-2006, 05:27 PM

I used to have a 4eat wrx and it was fast after I did the protorque tc high stall mod (with tranny cooler). You can actually rev it to launch, unlike stock where you can't. I could rev it to 4500 rpms (enough to spool a big turbo)!

nsvwrx · 06-07-2006, 05:30 PM

tc is a damn big mod isnt it.. tkaing upwords of 1000 bucks in labor right?

Meredith · 06-07-2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanchou

yes, the 4eat awd is more like the sti 6mt awd.

uhhhhhhh I fail to see how an four-speed automatic is anything like a six-speed manual

06-06-2006, 07:01 PM	#1
nsvwrx Senior Member Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,198 Ride: 05 wrx 4eat Favorite Mod: Protune! Feedback: 0% (0)	4eat is cool? Impreza WRX models ordered with the 4-speed electronic automatic transmission (4EAT) feature Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) All-Wheel Drive. The VTD system uses an electronically controlled hydraulic transfer clutch that works with a planetary gear-type center differential to control power distribution between the front and rear wheels. VTD All-Wheel Drive splits the power 45 percent front/55 percent rear, with the slight rear-wheel bias enhancing the performance driving feel. VTD All-Wheel Drive constantly monitors throttle input to account for weight transfer and responds to driving conditions to continually optimize power distribution on all road surfaces. well now... didnt know all that..... apprently the mannual is 50/50 all the time is more like a tractor in terms of tis AWD system

06-06-2006, 11:42 PM	#3
Weapon 90lbs of dynamite Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,379 Ride: K20Z3 / B5244T Feedback: 100% (6)	yea I bet you guys put it in nuetral at stop lights to look cool though huh..let it roll backwards a bit...yea pretend you have a manual __________________ Except for ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism, & Communism war has never solved anything. Kristopher WRXatlanta Moderator WRXatlanta.com Rules and Regulations

06-07-2006, 02:26 AM	#5
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06-07-2006, 02:35 AM	#6
Mad Mallard the mad mallard Location: Woodstock Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,491 Ride: 04 wrb 4eat Favorite Mod: Randomtech full exhaust Feedback: 0% (0)	yes, the 4eat awd is more like the sti 6mt awd. __________________ Cracked up quacker, Quacked up cracker Convention Consultant for GE2 conventions GE2 conventions Assistant Director for Anime Weekend Atlanta

06-07-2006, 03:40 AM	#7
GTscoob Black is Beautiful Moderator Location: Tech Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,262 Ride: JDM Pandabear Favorite Mod: boost Feedback: 100% (2)	Yeah my car drove a whole lot differently with the auto. The 4100 rev TC was fun, I kinda want to drive an auto wrx with similar mods without it but it was a blast while it lasted. The WRX 4EAT is much nicer than the N/A automatics which are normally a 90/10 power split and dont get the fine tuning that the turbo models get. __________________ Bobby WRXatlanta Moderator WRXatlanta.com Rules and Regulations

06-06-2006, 10:01 PM	#2
KingofSiam Junior Member Location: Tech Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 263 Ride: 05 4EAT WRX Feedback: 0% (0)	Kinda grasping at straws... There is really no point in trying to show that the 4eat is "better", because for every "good" in our catagory there's like 5 in the 5MT's. And I'm an auto guy. We like it better, nuff said.

06-06-2006, 11:54 PM	#4
nsvwrx Senior Member Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,198 Ride: 05 wrx 4eat Favorite Mod: Protune! Feedback: 0% (0)	oh no, i was jsut reading about the 4eat, i know its notbetter id rather have a mannual any darn day =/.. found that while reading on the "diffrences"

06-07-2006, 05:27 PM	#8
west005 Newbie Location: Eglin AFB, Fl Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 64 Ride: STi! Favorite Mod: Ported Exhaust manifold Feedback: 0% (0)	I used to have a 4eat wrx and it was fast after I did the protorque tc high stall mod (with tranny cooler). You can actually rev it to launch, unlike stock where you can't. I could rev it to 4500 rpms (enough to spool a big turbo)!

06-07-2006, 05:30 PM	#9
nsvwrx Senior Member Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,198 Ride: 05 wrx 4eat Favorite Mod: Protune! Feedback: 0% (0)	tc is a damn big mod isnt it.. tkaing upwords of 1000 bucks in labor right?

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