VLSD vs. LSD... same thing?
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VLSD vs. LSD... same thing?
Hey guys/gals...
Just looking into buying a 07 Enthusiast (<--- i think)... they guy says it has TCS with cloth seats, so I think that the only model without TCS is the base model correct?...
And 2nd question, I owned a 03 Track, and I know it had LSD, but I'm wondering if that has changed at all for the 07, cuz it says it has the VLSD...
Can someone clear that up for me maybe....
Much appreciated.
Just looking into buying a 07 Enthusiast (<--- i think)... they guy says it has TCS with cloth seats, so I think that the only model without TCS is the base model correct?...
And 2nd question, I owned a 03 Track, and I know it had LSD, but I'm wondering if that has changed at all for the 07, cuz it says it has the VLSD...
Can someone clear that up for me maybe....
Much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Chugg
i belive they are the same...the v stands for viscus it means its like a goey liquid that kinda sucks.....get a new lsd and throw it in will work so muhc better
Good reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential
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Great, thx for the info guys.
So they haven't really changed throughout the years.... 03-07...
I was happy when I turned off my VDC on my 03 track to have some fun.... just lookin to make sure that the 07 is still the same.
I don't want just one wheel spinning lol...
So they haven't really changed throughout the years.... 03-07...
I was happy when I turned off my VDC on my 03 track to have some fun.... just lookin to make sure that the 07 is still the same.
I don't want just one wheel spinning lol...
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LSD is any differential that locks selectively - for example locking when power is applied (eg clutch type), or one wheel is spinning more than the other (eg viscous). When it isn't locked, it releases allowing the wheels to roll independently of each other, and making turning tight circles etc smooth.
VLSD uses friction plates with differential oil between them. When one wheel spins more than the other, the oil heats up, expands, and locks the friction plates together, thereby locking the left and right wheels.
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the problem with a VLSD is to activate the diff, one wheel has to be spinning, before it realises it has to lock. Its also very fragile. Thats why racers like a differential which locks prior to one wheel spinning (torsen / clutch type).
VLSD uses friction plates with differential oil between them. When one wheel spins more than the other, the oil heats up, expands, and locks the friction plates together, thereby locking the left and right wheels.
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the problem with a VLSD is to activate the diff, one wheel has to be spinning, before it realises it has to lock. Its also very fragile. Thats why racers like a differential which locks prior to one wheel spinning (torsen / clutch type).
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Long technical description. Good read, though.
http://www.dallasimports.net/forums/...howtopic=57484
http://www.dallasimports.net/forums/...howtopic=57484
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Originally Posted by Chugg
Originally Posted by helldorado
All models for all years that had a LSD, it was a viscous LSD (VLSD).
Originally Posted by tienlo
VLSD uses friction plates with differential oil between them. When one wheel spins more than the other, the oil heats up, expands, and locks the friction plates together, thereby locking the left and right wheels.
Last edited by helldorado; 02-28-2008 at 09:27 PM.
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