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AWD Conversion Explained

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#1 ·
This is not a step by step guide, it is an explanation. But it should provide most of the info that people need to complete the swap on their own.

Be sure to read the video description for additional information.

 
#3 ·
The haldex upgrade puts the car around 60/40 based on how it feels. But it's a definite improvement over what a stock AWD P1 split is.

As for the race mode switch...
Still one of the best modifications you can do to these cars for a transformation in driving feel and improved lap times on track.

HOWEVER, this does not work for AWD converted cars. The only CEM wires that work for an all wheel drive conversion require that traction control be functioning in order to send a signal to the rear wheels. Of course you can still disable spin control, so you can enjoy four wheel burnouts, but the corning characteristics of a complete traction control disable are lost. On the other hand, considering that AWD conversions only properly work with the gen3 haldex controller, you're already getting a car that can oversteer on demand and the added grip will push you through a corner faster than a stock S40/V50 AWD could.

So it is truly not missed and with the characteristics of the converted car, traction control cutting in (with spin control turned off) is completely unnoticeable unlike before. So I don't feel like there is any loss in lap times.
 
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