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Everyone,
Here is my summary of how the DCCD works after trying various settings over the past couple of weeks.
When you first start the car the DCCD system will be in full auto mode which shows on the dash with the word Auto lit up in orange. For most drivers this is the best setting to leave the differential on day to day.
You can set the DCCD to manual by pushing the relevant button which then also enables a christmas tree of lights on the dash and allows you to use the rolling wheel. You now have the ability to move the rolly wheel up and down to lock and free up the differential. I will explain these settings now.
Setting 1
If you move the wheel all the way backwards you will notice on the dash that the orange "Auto" has gone out and that a green light at the bottom of the dash lights up. This indicates that the DCCD is in free mode and that most of the power is pushed to the rear wheels.
The car will tend to oversteer and the back end will start to come out when you push the car. Be careful when using this setting as when the back end does start to come round you need to be prepared to put in opposite lock to correct this. I expect this is good for some fun on the track but can be a bit dangerous for road use if you are not expecting the back end to start stepping out unpredictably.
Setting 2
Moving the wheel up you will notice that the green light will go out and that another green light above it will show on the dash. With this setting less power is sent to the rear wheels and this will give a good balanced drive. The car will handle and feel like a normal RWD car with the back still edging out when pushed to the limit. It will be far easier to control the rear end stepping out as it is more predictable when it is going to happen.
Setting 3
Move the wheel up slowly again and you will see the green light will go out and the first of orange lights will light up. More power is pushed to the front of the car creating a more or less 4WD all the time drive. The DCCD will start to lock up more when applying power instead of allowing the rear wheels to slip and lose traction. This is one of the best and safest settings to use for wet weather driving as the back end should never step out and it is very difficult to make the car do anything that you cannot predict.
Setting 4 & Fully Locked
When you move the wheel further up there is another orange light and then eventually the top locked mode. The car shifts more power to the front and in locked mode is a true 50/50 split of the power. This
setting is only really recommended for snow or when stuck in a field etc.
Warning
When driving slowly, parking and reversing, it is best to use the AUTO DCCD setting or in the fully FREE setting (bottom green light). If you leave it in fully locked mode then the DCCD will be put under a lot of stress, will probably clunk and make funny noises and is generally not recommended. The car can also crab when you try to park up which is "interesting".
Summary
Setting 1 (Bottom Green - Diff Free)
Most power to rear wheels, back end can be unpredictable.
Setting 2 (2nd Green)
Drives like a RWD car, safer and more predictable.
Setting 3 (Orange)
Drives like a 4WD car, safe wet weather driving.
Setting 4 to Locked (Top Orange Lock)
Locks the diff, 50/50 power split use in snow/mud when stuck, not good on the road.
Final Note
I recommend testing these settings in a controlled environment where you have room to make mistakes and not on some tight and twisty country roads where one mistake could write off your pride and joy. We all like trying out new settings and driving quickly, but do it safely please.
Cheers
Mega
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