R32 Gtr - Front Torque Gauge

[Topaz]

I catch my front torque gauge working only sometime, whats up with that. Does anyone elses actually work properly, or is that how they work?

I see it jump up and down once every now and then...

Does this measure the torque under acceleration or what?

cheers

Tom

[SootyR32]

It measures the amount of torque, as a percentage, that is going to the front wheels. You will often see it jump up and down between 0 and 10 but you aren't having fun until it nears 50. Unfortunately, by the time it nears 50, you are going to have trouble finding the time to watch it.

[blind_elk]

Torque is fed to the front wheels under 1 of 2 (main) conditions:

1. Acceleration

2. Loss of (rear) wheel traction.

1 - sensors under the centre consol sense longitudinal (acceleration) and lateral (cornering) G-forces, then the ATTESSA computer evaluates and sends appropriate drive to the front wheels.

2- uses the ABS sensors to detect rear-wheel slip.

I get the "jump" often, usually on the highway where 2 lots of bitumen join. I don't know what causes it exactly, but it's probably a loose / dirty / ? connector somewhere in the ATTESSA system.

[Topaz]

ah, coz it did happen as I hit a bit of a bump on the freeway last night...possibly lifting the rear wheel momentarily

thanks for that fellas

Tom

[Duncan]

The reason you don't see it move from 0 much is that the 32 is really rear drive biased. 33 and 34 run more front torque you will see it used more often.

Or buy a torque split controller and dial in more 4wd yourself