Have a 1993 WRX, went to St'Ives on the weekend and parked on a really steep bit of grass just off a flat road. Reversed the car out and because of the angle and lack of grip one front wheel lifted off the ground, while the other just churned over and spun in the grass. This was not a poblem but with the front wheels spinning the back wheels weren't driving and the car slipped back down the bank. Is it possible the 4WD is messed up and if so what could cause this?

I'm going to get it up in the air this week to see if any drive at all is going through the rears, but untill I do its bugging me - any one else had this experience?

 

it's because there is no lsd on the front like there is on the back

 

So would this be common to all impreza's then in this situation?

 

yes except for those with a lsd up front like sti's

 

..or a DCCD

 

A bloke with a L/Rover tried to explain the difference between AWD and 4WD to me.

Needless to say he was

Anyway- My Impreza :AWD

His L/Rover- 4WD

My Impreza- Firking quick

His L/Rover- absolute dog5hit

 

Very nicely explained!! Cheers 555Rob555!!