open vs limited slip diferentials.
I have read about differentials overheating. Is this a problem 'almost' exclusive to limited slip? My new vehicle will be used a great amount of time on steep 2 lane winding mountain roads. I woul...
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limited slips are nearly useless in my experience (especially in fords). If you are in a really tight spot, they tend to act like open diffs, just spinning the tire with the least traction. My choice would always be: (in order from best to worst)
Locker
computer controlled Brake actuated traction control
limited slip
open diff
This is a bit of an over simplification, but it hits the high points. The G80 seems to act like a true locker, far more than a LSD. Not sure which it truly is though.
Locker
computer controlled Brake actuated traction control
limited slip
open diff
This is a bit of an over simplification, but it hits the high points. The G80 seems to act like a true locker, far more than a LSD. Not sure which it truly is though.
