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> In that case the differential will spin the wheel with no traction while not sending any power to the wheel that does have traction Boy do I ever get reminde
by Deestan 17y ago
> In that case the differential will spin the wheel with no traction while not sending any power to the wheel that does have traction
Boy do I ever get reminded of this every winter. It's a shame that cars that have the option to lock the differential gear are a lot more expensive.
- mhb 17y agoAnd for more on limited slip differential: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential
- Deestan 17y agoThanks! Now I know what to look for. It seems the "electronic limited slip differential system" is what I want, as my main trouble is getting out of icy parking spots.
- eitally 17y agoNot necessarily (but availability probably depends where in the world you are). You can get a Subaru Impreza with a locking center diff.
- dtegart 17y agoA limited slip differential solves most of this problem, and you don't have to worry about unlocking the diff when you are on dry road. (having a locked diff means the tyres will have to slip over the road when turning. On a dry road they won't slip as much and this can cause significant damage to various components)
- rbranson 17y ago2006 (and later) Honda Civic Si's come with a limited slip differential, and are fairly affordable, from both a purchase and a maintenance perspective. While the LSD is mostly for traction under hard cornering, as accelerating out of a corner is a huge weak point of front-wheel-drive, it does work to increase traction in wintry or wet weather by distributing torque over both wheels.