dccd classic type r settings

gersti

Petrolheads
hi lads i know this has prob been brought up a few times but was googled it and not get any good info when i got the car first it was set right back but was kickin out so i moved it up 1 it was grand but wit the 2.5 build it is kickin out mad and spinnin out in wet up to 4th gear wonderin if i moved it up 1 more would it help or any1 got any info on the proper settings for the dccd any help would be greatful thanks :thumbsup:
 
Type r doesnt have auto Nick, your too used to your modern luxury. :icon_biggrin:

You can knock it up another click, but i dont see why. what make are your tyres??
I had over 400 in Type r, and always had it rwd, and only found that it would skip out when i wanted it too or when i would expect it too, anyway for winter use you can notch it up probably up 2 to 3 clicks if you want, just dont have it in Lock
 
have goodyear eagle f1s on it but gonna change them before the weekend i have it set 1 click up could i move it 1 more kenc
 
mayb its the tyres need changin it kicked out earlier and broke the corner of the front splitter lucky thats all
 
check the depth across the face of the tyre.
inside/middle/outside, if your running 3mill or less get good new tyres.
they wont be worth a wank to you when you try to put power to the road in this weather :thumbsup:
 
[quote author=ger sti link=topic=27788.msg324926#msg324926 date=1290715238]
getting a new set for the weekend for the wet and shitty weather jus need to decide on some
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well what were you thinking of?

can you afford goodyear or bridgestone?
 
copied this of another site mite be some help


DRIVER'S CONTROL CENTER DIFF
The intent of this mechanism is to adjust the diff lock ratio of the LSD (limited slip differential) as necessary.

Adjusting the dial to "diff free" (indicator: green, empty square, empty triangle) under normal driving conditions, and "diff lock" (bright orange solid triangle) on gravel, snow, in the rain, is effective (probably means suggested). By setting the diff lock ratio as necessary, depending on the various roads and running conditions, unrivaled driving mobility will be demonstrated.

WARNING!

This is not an all purpose vehicle. DO NOT overestimate its abilities. Please use appropriate discretion and drive at safe speeds where there are sudden braking, sudden turns, sudden curbs, snowy roads, slippery roads, etc.

USING THE CONTROL DIAL

The dial is located next to the handbrake lever, rotating it fully forward is diff free, rotating it fully backward is diff lock. You can continuously change the diff lock ratio using the settings in between.

DIFF FREE: No front and rear LSD (Front to rear power distribution=36:64)

DIFF LOCK: The front and rear have an almost direct connection. (Front to rear power distribution=front/rear load distribution)

INDICATOR (ON THE METER DISPLAY)

The diff lock ratio is displayed at one of six settings, as it is linked to the control dial. The upper lighted block (orange solid triangle) indicates a greater direct connection.

The true lock ratio can be continuously changed.

ADVICE

• The indicator is the criterion.

• Regardless of what the dial settings are, LOCK will illuminate for one second after the key is turned to the on position.

• At night, while your driving lights are on, the display may appear to go dark for a moment, but this is normal.

CANCELLATION OF DIFFLOCK

Even if the DCCD is set to LOCK (orange), by pulling the hand brake lever, it will automatically go to DIFF FREE, moving all power to the rear wheels. (linked to the brake warning light) However, the indicator will not change.

Once you release the hand brake lever, the DCCD will return to its proper setting.

TIGHT CORNER BRAKING PHENOMENON (makes more sense once you read the following)

When the indicator is orange while driving on dry tarmac/asphalt, corners, and even reverse parking, due to the rotational difference between the front and rear wheels, there are cases where heavy vibration and noise may occur during braking.

Though this is not out of the ordinary, and to resolve this "problem", you can simply either set the DCCD to DIFF FREE or pull the hand brake enough so that the brake warning light illuminates.

While you may feel a light "shock" when using the control dial during quick acceleration and tight cornering, due to the movement of the center diff, this is normal.

WARNING!

• DO NOT use the DCCD while any of the wheels are in mid air.

• Set the DCCD to DIFF FREE while the car is stopped.

• Set the DCCD to DIFF FREE while the car is being pulled or towed. The car can only be towed/pulled either by rope or on a rollback. DO NOT pull or tow the car on only its front or rear wheels.

• ALWAYS set the DCCD to DIFF FREE when using the emergency spare tire. Change or fix the tire as soon as possible.

• When the center diff requires repair (control unit, disconnected wires, shorted wires, voltage issues, etc.) the DCCD reverts back to DIFF FREE and the indicator (at which you last had it set) should flash at 1 second intervals. Please go to your nearest Subaru dealer immediately. Once a problem arises, even if the unit regains power, it will not reset itself until the engine key is set to the off position.
 
you can use the 2nd click up no problem, some recomebd it for fast wet back road use..
Certainly with any rwd car, tyres that are worn will dramatically effect it compraed to Front wheel drive or when you have dccd set forward, they may even look to have some wear left in them but wont be great in wet, especially with the more torquey 2.5 and typer low gearing
 
sorry for going off topic but Is that the highest click( 2nd click) you can go without damaging something. I tried the 1st orange light once only and there was great grip the steering was a bit heavier. but when i was parking there was a clunk noise and feeling like the wheels were locking this only happened when in orange setting? Can you only adjust it when the car is stopped?
 
thats wat i was wonderin wanted to go up another click but wanted to know also would it be any harm and as far as i know yes when its stopped
 
[quote author=ger sti link=topic=27788.msg324933#msg324933 date=1290716343]
good info christy thanks and grahamo i have goodyear on it at min thinkin on michelin
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what goodyears?
personally i hate michelins,find them too hard even with good heat.
great tyre for lasting a long time but grip is bad in the rain i found :dontknow:

my mate in his type R 2.5 just put yokohama prada 2 on his and swears by them. :thumbsup:
 
You can scroll through diff settings when moving, i wouldnt do it myself under hard hard acceleration, and as above not when air born over a hump back on way to mass :) Definitly the first 2 clicks are no problem, i would think the 3rd isnt either all do i would expect to feel car fighting against itself a bit in 3rd setting.
Things like parking where you maybe turning car quickly in a short space may exagerate the sensation a bit
 
I remember last winter when there was snow and Ice lying on roads.. twas the first time I put it on full Lock...
kin hell it was grippy! :icon_omg: all other cars where sliding around and my type-r had nothing but stability :thumbsup: There was of course a bit of powersliding involved as well.. but very much under control! great fun :dance: Another good thing on full lock is the car has a lot lot more braking force!. sometimes you don't even have to touch the brake... gently left off the throttle and the car is slowing down alone.

When on damp tarmac or loose surface I usually put it one notch up to middle position... it feels then great and stable... when I need to sharply turn or even turn around.. no need to move the controller back to open.. Simply pull the handbrake (until the handbrake light comes up on dash) and the diff goes to open position automatically. Release the handbrake and you're back on previous setting again.. :thumbsup:


Here's a good read from Scoobynet Archive ;) http://bbs.scoobynet.com/technical-topics-archive-427/143750-centre-diff-control-use-the-real-translation.html
 
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