So I had to run out to Soopers tonight for the Mrs. It was raining lightly, the roads were wet. So on the way home, when I caught a red light all by myself, I switched off DSC. Ran it up to 3500, and when the light went green, I did a semi-pop of the clutch. Little feathering, just to keep that rear diff mount solid.

Man, that's a WOOF of a kick. Throws you back in your seat, but it was nice to see the 4WD light come on and hear just that little "CHIRP" before the car jumps forward. I wish I had a GTech or an FX2 to time my 60 runs.

Oh, and if you're out and about, the street racers are alive and well tonight. SRT-4, Ricer neon, Wrx X 2. You name it, and it's out revving and screeching tonight.

Maybe you can make it up to Bandimere one day. Launch all night on the 3rd yellow

they make awd mazdas?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rich @ Jun 21 2008, 05:18 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=53554]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Maybe you can make it up to Bandimere one day. Launch all night on the 3rd yellow [/b]

I'm too chicken to beat up my rear diff like that.

And besides, the wife wouldn't let me.

Just the Speed 6's buddy!!!!! unless a conversion

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Stealth01 @ Jun 20 2008, 10:32 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=53526]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Man, that's a WOOF of a kick. Throws you back in your seat, but it was nice to see the 4WD light come on[size="3"][/size] and hear just that little "CHIRP" before the car jumps forward. I wish I had a GTech or an FX2 to time my 60 runs. [/b]

Light come on? Like as in the AWD system isn't full-time AWD?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaTom @ Jun 21 2008, 05:46 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=53592]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Light come on? Like as in the AWD system isn't full-time AWD?[/b]

I that does sound wrong. Stealth did you mean the DSC/TCS light came one?

No the Speed 6 from what i understand is Front wheel 100% until the traction is messed with then it splits torque 50/50 or 60/40 % I think

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Speed6mps @ Jun 21 2008, 06:16 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=53596]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

No the Speed 6 from what i understand is Front wheel 100% until the traction is messed with then it splits torque 50/50 or 60/40 % I think [/b]

But I've seen Speed6's on a dyno and they are spinning both sets of rollers.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaTom @ Jun 21 2008, 05:46 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=53592]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Light come on? Like as in the AWD system isn't full-time AWD?[/b]

Yep, the 4WD light. Does the same thing on my wife's CX-9.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Speed6mps @ Jun 21 2008, 06:16 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=53596]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

No the Speed 6 from what i understand is Front wheel 100% until the traction is messed with then it splits torque 50/50 or 60/40 % I think [/b]

Sort of. As I understand it, the MS6 is a 90-10 split most of the time until the front wheel(s) slip. Then it distributes torque up to either 60-40 or 50-50 (can't remember which) until the slippage stops.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaTom @ Jun 21 2008, 06:53 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=53598]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

But I've seen Speed6's on a dyno and they are spinning both sets of rollers.[/b]

Is one spinning faster than the other?

According to Edmunds.com, it is 100% FWD until slip, then it is up to 50-50. Then again, they also say there are normal, sport, and snow modes, which as far as I can tell is NOT true. So maybe they aren't the best ppl to say.

You're prob right about the 90/10 split I also have read more reviews and been through countless articles about the speed6 saying they are 100% front until almost slip. But hey either way they aren't at all times AWD. The 4WD kicks in at slip.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Speed6mps @ Jun 21 2008, 11:34 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=53576]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Just the Speed 6's buddy!!!!! unless a conversion [/b]

CX-7 & 9

And the Tribute is 4WD.