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Originally posted by wilf leek
I notice that no-one has chimed in on my point about LSD exacerbating the worst characteristics of a short wheelbase car??
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Wilf - I made the decision to go exactly the other way than that which you mentioned. I was worried that an open centre differential would be too unpredictable. On left hand corners, you could never tell with any degree of certainty whether one or both tyres would break loose once traction is lost. This means that EITHER - you'll continue around the corner with one tyre smoking - OR - you'll be all out of shape if both tyres suddenly started spinning.
I went one step further and chose a full spool (fully locked - zero differential action) rather than a LSD centre. With my power level, there was every chance that the LSD clutches would burn quickly, allowing drive to either one or both wheels. Whatever happens, I always know that 50% of power will be transferred to each of the tyres. All day, every day.