Drive Train Shock!!

Post by **ZeroK66** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:42 am

I am thinking the DTS then at a later date getting the snub mount replaced - when the front end comes off for an IC upgrade etc

Post by **Nige_RS4** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:52 am

There were some concerns on AW with the DTS solution in the event of an accident - this was around the gearbox being designed to be pushed downwards in a frontal impact - clearly, the DTS would prevent this to some extent. I thought I'd share this, what what it's worth.

Post by **ZeroK66** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 11:06 am

The standard car has a bar under the gearbox anyway... I think the changes would be minor surely?

Post by **s4woody** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 4:32 pm

but the bar under the gearbox aint fitted to the gearbox..and minor is an understatement..

Post by **dummi** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 7:19 pm

Nige_S4 wrote:There were some concerns on AW with the DTS solution in the event of an accident - this was around the gearbox being designed to be pushed downwards in a frontal impact - clearly, the DTS would prevent this to some extent. I thought I'd share this, what what it's worth.

i guess there aren't any real world tests that have been done, good thing to keep in mind though thanks for that

Post by **Dippy** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:03 am

Ha! With all those horses under the bonnet, I can't believe you guys worrying about "in the event of an accident will my engine/gearbox not slide under the car because of my DTS"!

Post by **dummi** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:55 am

Dippy wrote:Ha! With all those horses under the bonnet, I can't believe you guys worrying about "in the event of an accident will my engine/gearbox not slide under the car because of my DTS"!

what do you mean Dippy? engine/gearbox is a component of the car crumple mechanism so i thought that was a valid point

Post by **DavidT** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 6:57 pm

I can't see how an AWE DTS can make much difference to engine/gearbox deflection in a head on accident. It connects to the gearbox with a rubber bush ?

Post by **dazzer** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:59 pm

As I understand it the DTS has a weak point deliberately designed into it just for this reason.

Post by **rolskii** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:52 am

Yes - audi safety system called "defon 10" isnt it ...? had it on earler cars with seat belt inertia tensioners....
personally Im keeping my ground clearance - its scarce enough as it goes......
also if I had another tit T-bone this car like the tit did my last one, about 55-60mph(combined speed) head on.... I wouldnt want the engine going anywhere except down, that impact ripped my engine and snapped my gearbox mounts ... both ... and stuffed both the flexis flat on my downpipe to the ground .... snub is good way for safety too ....
... just my 2p on it all ..

Post by **buzzard** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:00 am

used to be proconten .audi 80 mk3/4 (last 1 ) a series of cables designed to pull the gearbox and engine forward when there was a front end impact.--good idea -- weighed alot!!

Post by **rolskii** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:31 pm

ahh ...... im watching to many stupid sceptic films ....... procon10..... not dumbgone10......

Post by **davs4** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 6:12 pm

Just installed DTS today and .... What a difference straight away.

I can't see the rubber bush on the DTS (with two screws into the rubber) preventing gearbox moving on impact IMHO.

Post by **rolskii** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 7:06 pm

Have to have a meet up as said Dave...... be nice to check it out.....

Post by **davs4** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 7:56 pm

rolskii wrote:Have to have a meet up as said Dave...... be nice to check it out.....

Give me a shout mate allways happy for a drive

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