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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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i am new but i thought that the quattro since it is awd that there is no traction control
 
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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No. Traction control isn't for slipping clutches, it's for slipping tires. Clutch slip is what happens when your clutch can't grab the flywheel because it's spinning too fast.

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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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so i dont have traction control????
 
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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ok im lost
the quattro doesnt have traction control?
so how come i cant burn out in my car not even on water?
 
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Depends on what the factory robots felt like the day your car was manufactured. There's no reliable way to tell that, since robots are incapable of showing emotion, so the only real way is to see if your car will slide around in the dirt/snow.


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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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i tried burning out in dirt and it wouldnt do it..
i guess this car is unable to burn out?
 
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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with 150hp and all-wheel-drive, and stock clutch, hell no it can't do a burnout.

Just call the Audi dealer with your VIN and they can tell you whether or not you have traction control. Your VIN is a long string of letters and numbers on the inside of your driver's door sill.

Then you can jack it up and start ripping wires out. I recommend these:



$8.99 at Sears. Cool grippy handle.
 
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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ok im not that dumb just dont know much about audi's and it never hurt on learning.
 
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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i am not sure about yours but my car is still stock for know and i cant spin my tires either, i think the reasons is that we have awd, the car only have 150 hp stock, and that the boost doesn't come on as soon as you hit the gas( turbo lag)
 
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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You need a lot of torque to spin 4 wheels, either that or a Godzilla-hand clutch to transfer enough revs to the drivetrain.

Manny, I think that if you searched this site, and looked at the first link I gave you, you'd be able to find out pretty fast if your car has traction control. I know I'm yanking your chain, but you aren't the first person with these questions. Maybe I'm just an *******.

Lamchop, that's not entirely true. Big turbo AWD cars have no issue burning out because of turbo lag. Lag is basically how long it takes before the turbo starts making boost in the rev range. So if you pump the throttle a couple times to get it spooled then launch at an RPM level where you're making substantial boost, you can burn 4 tires.
 



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