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10-27-2004, 01:03 PM
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why would they do the vlsd first? I would think they would get more interest from the open differential guys since they have NOTHING!! compared to guys that have the vlsd. IMO doesn't make sense.
10-27-2004, 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by stangme01
why would they do the vlsd first? I would think they would get more interest from the open differential guys since they have NOTHING!! compared to guys that have the vlsd. IMO doesn't make sense.
why would they do the vlsd first? I would think they would get more interest from the open differential guys since they have NOTHING!! compared to guys that have the vlsd. IMO doesn't make sense.
Most of those who purchased models with open diffs are not focused upon performance upgrades. Not all , but most.
10-27-2004, 01:57 PM
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Just out of curiosity, are there any disadvantages to this kind of differential? I remember reading something about early Hummers with gear diffs having problems when they get into "no-traction" situations. As in if there was no traction to either side, no power would be sent along. I don't remember if this applies here, though.
10-27-2004, 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by G3po
Larger market interest. The poll already is proving this.
Most of those who purchased models with open diffs are not focused upon performance upgrades. Not all , but most.
Larger market interest. The poll already is proving this.
Most of those who purchased models with open diffs are not focused upon performance upgrades. Not all , but most.
10-27-2004, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by 510dat
Just out of curiosity, are there any disadvantages to this kind of differential? I remember reading something about early Hummers with gear diffs having problems when they get into "no-traction" situations. As in if there was no traction to either side, no power would be sent along. I don't remember if this applies here, though.
Just out of curiosity, are there any disadvantages to this kind of differential? I remember reading something about early Hummers with gear diffs having problems when they get into "no-traction" situations. As in if there was no traction to either side, no power would be sent along. I don't remember if this applies here, though.
11-03-2004, 05:13 PM
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... just as an update. The poll is still going and the tallies are as follows:
1. MT tranny - vLSD - 14 votes
2. MT tranny - open - 5 votes
3. AT tranny - vLSD - 2 votes
4. AT tranny - open - 3 votes
Looks like Bush ... I mean ... MT + vLSD is winning!
We're looking to have another unit sent to Quaife for further assessment. Stay tuned.
1. MT tranny - vLSD - 14 votes
2. MT tranny - open - 5 votes
3. AT tranny - vLSD - 2 votes
4. AT tranny - open - 3 votes
Looks like Bush ... I mean ... MT + vLSD is winning!
We're looking to have another unit sent to Quaife for further assessment. Stay tuned.
11-03-2004, 06:05 PM
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Just curious... how does one end up with option #4? Both the Enthusiast and Touring Z's with the 5AT have a limited slip. Are the G35's with 5AT an open diff or something?
11-03-2004, 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by dklau33
Yes, that is a disadvantage with a gear based LSD. Gear based LSD's work by transferring torque to the non-slipping wheel based on a certain ratio. But if the slipping wheel has no traction at all then that ratio is worthless since 0 x bias ratio = 0 power to the good wheel. For the track that is not very likely to happen where one wheel loses complete traction unless its in the air or your running through an oil slick or something out of the ordinary. For the snow or mud a gear based LSD might not be as good.
Yes, that is a disadvantage with a gear based LSD. Gear based LSD's work by transferring torque to the non-slipping wheel based on a certain ratio. But if the slipping wheel has no traction at all then that ratio is worthless since 0 x bias ratio = 0 power to the good wheel. For the track that is not very likely to happen where one wheel loses complete traction unless its in the air or your running through an oil slick or something out of the ordinary. For the snow or mud a gear based LSD might not be as good.
11-04-2004, 12:43 AM
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Originally posted by redline tt
have a base which is better ???1 or 2---but yeah i could be in
have a base which is better ???1 or 2---but yeah i could be in
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11-08-2004, 09:59 AM
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Originally posted by Redline350Z
Just curious... how does one end up with option #4? Both the Enthusiast and Touring Z's with the 5AT have a limited slip. Are the G35's with 5AT an open diff or something?
Just curious... how does one end up with option #4? Both the Enthusiast and Touring Z's with the 5AT have a limited slip. Are the G35's with 5AT an open diff or something?