RedM Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 This isnt the same as an NA breaking away, at least they are progressive. guess it depends whether yours will be auto or manual, and thus if it has an LSD or not - the LSD creates the severe kick i have seen - it causes both wheels to slip sideways, not just maybe one Now, I'm not doubting Rob here but could this be the cause of my little slips sideways when accelerating from junctions? Is it a feature of all LSDs or just the Torsen model? Finally, anything I can do to overcome this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Buy a front or four wheel drive car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Oh no, even Mr. Wilson has been afflicted with the forum sarcasm bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Lol. *waves* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Not at all, all RWD cars will break traction and go sideways if they have an even slightly interesting power to weight ratio. The number of peoples sons (and daughters) I know who have written off or damaged a RWD car having come froma FWD car is frightening. Instead of having an automatic only licence, the authorities would be better off changing this to a FWD only licence, IMO. Now the frosts are here just wait for the stories to appear. My body shop man was rubbing his hands in the pub last night, the boy racers round here are seemingly into RWD BMW's at the moment For sarcasm watch some re-runs of Rumpole of the Bailey, I am but a wet nosed amateur ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Have to admit, my stock TT had a Torsen diff and that was always swinging the arse out. I love RWD, but wont miss it when the ice comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I love RWD also... but I'm alot more scared than what I was this time of year in a 4wd car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Am I alone in loving the cold weather? Extra power for free and RWD fun on every turn! LSD does make things a little easier to control IMO, the torsen one is pretty poor... next mod after the single goes on is a TRD diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Can someone explain in simple terms how the operation of the TRD differs from the Torsen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Can someone explain in simple terms how the operation of the TRD differs from the Torsen? Plate types: http://www.club4ag.com/faq%20and%20tech_pages/limited_slips_differential_101.htm Torsen types: http://www.torsen.com/general/general_faq.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hob Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Buy a front or four wheel drive car? haha here comes the fun of playing with RWD cars in the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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