8 replies to this topic

[XpeteX]

Looking to possibly fit L.S.D in my new project car to be used for 1/4 mile and odd trackday not everyday use , is anybody using one either clutch type or quaife for such use , any personal experience would be grateful ie has improved times out weighed high cost of such item .

Thanks pete.

[bmcecosse]

One advantage is that they are much stronger - and share the loads out over both drive shafts. From years back experience in Rallying etc - I would say it's a MUST for you!

[samsfern]

ive got one on my mini, its waiting for clean roads before it goes on the road, but i couldnt resist driving it in the snow!! it helped a great deal!!

[Wil_h]

I would say if it was a 100% track car then a plate type diff would be the right choice. If wanted for any road use I'd go for the quaife ATB.

My plate diff made a massive diference on my hillclimber, but it's not exactly a relaxing drive!

[Paul Wiginton]

I run a Salisbury and while its great fun on the road its also lethal, but I wouldnt change it

Paul

[01smartc]

Agree with above, plate type are great on the track, my trannex is superb.

ATB for the road but they are terrible on track, i had one in the racer before the trannex and hated it.

Chris

[XpeteX]

I am looking to keep car road legal so to drive to the strip/circuit and to take out for a blast now and then , how is the drive is it harder to turn in or torque steer wildly ?.
My main aim at the moment is to reduce wheelspin and beat 1/4 mile times set with current car , at the same time as not wanting to buy into something that would be a total pig to drive or encourage ditch hopping !.
Thanks pete .

Edited by XpeteX, 18 January 2010 - 07:58 PM.

[Paul Wiginton]

Salisbury has incredible torque steer on anything but perfect flat tarmac, but, the turn in and grip is just amazing, so much so that the first time I took a passenger out after fitting it I took a roundabout spiritedly and he fell out of his seat and onto my lap - funniest thing ever.
The ATB is supposedly the best compromise of street and track but Ive not driven one myself.

Paul

[mini93]

i think the torque steer will depend on the ramp angles surley? usualy dictates the visciousness etc

also the drive shafts will have an effect of drivability, apparently hardy splicers give a feel of twitching side to side as they rotate