3.3TT GT2 AWD Drivetrain questions

[Anden L Schmitt]

So I have a 2019 GT2 AWD and I cant find any ducking information on the specifics for my questions.

Is the drivetrain in 50/50 (FWD/RWD) in everything except sport? Is it recommended to run it in an option that has it at 50/50 when driving through snow and rain and dirt?

If I'm drifting or doing burn outs on launch with sport mode (20/80 FWD/RWD) will it f*ck up my transfer case?

Should i get a limited slip differential installed?

 

[eflyguy]

No, an AWD vehicle (the Stinger is one example) generally adjusts power to wheels based on surface conditions. It may be biased to be more one way vs. the other, but it's not fixed.

No, the electronics and traction sensors will adjust as needed.

No, there is no benefit - unless you plan on actually tracking the vehicle competitively - in which case, you bought the wrong car to begin with.

 

[Anden L Schmitt]

What if I have ESC off (Launch Control Enabled) will that affect anything or will I still be good in a slide and what not.

No, an AWD vehicle (the Stinger is one example) generally adjusts power to wheels based on surface conditions. It may be biased to be more one way vs. the other, but it's not fixed.

No, the electronics and traction sensors will adjust as needed.

No, there is no benefit - unless you plan on actually tracking the vehicle competitively - in which case, you bought the wrong car to begin with.

 

[eflyguy]

It won't break anything, if that's what you mean.

 

[Anden L Schmitt]

It won't break anything, if that's what you mean.

Alright thanks

 

[Dan1028]

What if I have ESC off (Launch Control Enabled) will that affect anything or will I still be good in a slide and what not.

If you can find a way to get the car (AWD) to slide without having to overcook a corner, more power to you. I've never been able to completely defeat the stability control system. It'll cut throttle before the yaw becomes grin-worthy -- in my experience, anyhow. The car is still a lot of fun to drive, but a drift machine (unless D-AWD), it is not.

 

[Anden L Schmitt]

Try disabling ESC (Launch Control Enabled) and you'll be able to do it easily. In all drifting the initial push always starts with a over steer and than a corrected steer to hold the line, just fyi.

If you can find a way to get the car (AWD) to slide without having to overcook a corner, more power to you. I've never been able to completely defeat the stability control system. It'll cut throttle before the yaw becomes grin-worthy -- in my experience, anyhow. The car is still a lot of fun to drive, but a drift machine (unless D-AWD), it is not.

 

[Dan1028]

Try disabling ESC (Launch Control Enabled) and you'll be able to do it easily. In all drifting the initial push always starts with a over steer and than a corrected steer to hold the line, just fyi.

No FYI needed, but thanks. Having come from a RWD car, I'm pretty familiar with how to hold a drift properly. It doesn't matter how many buttons you press, the stability control cannot be defeated completely, at least not for MY2018. Not having an LSD also frustrates the ease of drifting the car.

 

[Anden L Schmitt]

Okay, well I'm not sure what your doing, but I have no issues at all drifting in mine.

No FYI needed, but thanks. Having come from a RWD car, I'm pretty familiar with how to hold a drift properly. It doesn't matter how many buttons you press, the stability control cannot be defeated completely, at least not for MY2018. Not having an LSD (Limited Slip Differential) also frustrates the ease of drifting the car.

 

[PeterPoPoPo]

As long as I know if you set AWD as Eco in Custom mode than the engine delivers power to the wheels 8:2. But if AWD is in Sport than it will be 5:5.

 

[Anden L Schmitt]

As long as I know if you set AWD as Eco in Custom mode than the engine delivers power to the wheels 8:2. But if AWD is in Sport than it will be 5:5.

That's in accurate, its 50/50 in comfort and eco, 20/80 in sport

 

[Hyperjetta]

According to the Kia Stinger Technology Course materials, the AWD system is "biased to the rear unless wheel slip is identified". A little further down it says that "100% of the power is directed to the rear axle", but when needed can transfer up to 50% to the front.

It doesn't mention the different driving modes at all.

 

[Anden L Schmitt]

According to the Kia Stinger Technology Course materials, the AWD system is "biased to the rear unless wheel slip is identified". A little further down it says that "100% of the power is directed to the rear axle", but when needed can transfer up to 50% to the front.

It doesn't mention the different driving modes at all.

You're amazing, can you link mre that info

 

[Hyperjetta]

You're amazing, can you link mre that info

Sorry, this is from the KGIS site, which requires a subscription. You can get temporary access though for $19.

I would really love to know where people got the idea that the drive modes changed the power distribution split. I've read it in several places and thought that it was a really cool feature, but I don't think I've ever actually seen something from Kia confirming it.

 

[Anden L Schmitt]

Sorry, this is from the KGIS site, which requires a subscription. You can get temporary access though for $19.

I would really love to know where people got the idea that the drive modes changed the power distribution split. I've read it in several places and thought that it was a really cool feature, but I don't think I've ever actually seen something from Kia confirming it.

So basically what your saying is the technology will go to 100% RWD if im in snow and losing traction....? That defeats the purpose of having AWD. It should divert to 50/50 in a traction loss situation

 

[Hyperjetta]

No, I was interpreting that as you will be 100% RWD until your rear wheels slip in the snow, at which point it would shift up to 50% to the front.

However, I just found this. Not directly from Kia, but still seems legit.

Mode - Static torque split (F:R) - Notes

Comfort - 40:60 - Transmission auto upshifts at redline, reverts to automatic shifting after a few moments without manual input

Sport - 20:80 - Will not revert to automatic shifting, but still upshifts automatically at redline

Sport Plus - 13:87 - More rear bias and looser stability control allows experienced drivers easier midcorner rotation

Drift - 7:93 - Nearly full rear-drive with minimal stability control allows controlled slides, will not upshift even at the rev limiter

 

[General_Vodka]

I read somewhere over here that the AWD system is eLSD (torque vectoring). Basically it applies the brakes when it detects wheel slip. I don't think it has a mechanical LSD, so probably less donut potential. I do know that the GT2 RWD can do donuts easily with everything turned off due to the LSD.