| Re: A quick quiestion for the techs |
Subject: Re: A quick quiestion for the techs by CentralCoaster on 2009/12/28 18:16:17 A limited slip can still let one wheel spin, depending on how much traction it has compared to the other. Basically, it's an open differential, but in order for the wheels to travel at different speeds, it has to overcome the friction of the little spring loaded clutch discs inside the diff. A locker is more like your kart, it forces both wheels to turn the same speed, but also unlocks automatically when it's not under load, or it might have an electronic or pneumatic switch. A spool is the next step. This is the same as having a 1-pc axle like your kart. The rear wheels turn the same speed no matter what. If you put a spool in a car it kills your turning ability, and will actually cause the inside tire to skid when doing sharp turns. This is something you'd only put up with in a car if it was mainly used for drag racing. |
