Rear Diff Options - Power Oversteer Found Here
I dont know at which point having more plates is overkill. As with most things, I would imagine there is a point of diminishing returns past a certain amount. Its sort of like the hand held razors, what are they up to like 5 blades? Pretty soon it wont be a razorblade but rather a hand held strip of a dozen blades.
sorry off topic.
i can't imagine 1,000,000 plates in my diff can be a good thing. kinda like having a GIANT turbo on my car. i can, but why?
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The plates in the diff are the same principle as a clutch, the torque holding increases each time you add a plate with the same force applied. I have the 12 plate and it chartered for a couple of weeks then went away, I know it still spins both tires but ive been thinking about upgrading to a carbonetic 1.5 rear diff so I can still have some lock up for turn in off throttle.
The plates in the diff are the same principle as a clutch, the torque holding increases each time you add a plate with the same force applied. I have the 12 plate and it chartered for a couple of weeks then went away, I know it still spins both tires but ive been thinking about upgrading to a carbonetic 1.5 rear diff so I can still have some lock up for turn in off throttle.
Last edited by bhmax; Jan 21, 2013 at 07:39 AM.
I think this is where the benefit of AYC comes into play - totally open at braking/very initial turn in, then starts locking up/sending power as you turn the wheel etc.
A 1-way differential will provide its limiting action in only one direction. When torque is applied in the opposite direction it behaves like an open differential. In the case of a FWD car it is argued to be safer than a 2-way differential.[6] The argument is if there is no additional coupling on overrun, i.e. a 1-way LSD as soon as the driver lifts the throttle, the LSD unlocks and behaves somewhat like a conventional open differential. This is also the best for FWD cars, as it allows the car to turn in on throttle release, instead of ploughing forward.[6]
A 1.5-way differential refers to one where the forward and reverse limiting torques, Trq d_fwd, d_rev , are different but neither is zero as in the case of the 1-way LSD. This type of differential is common in racing cars where a strong limiting torque can aid stability under engine braking.
A 2-way differential will have the same limiting torque Trq d in both the forward and reverse directions. This means the differential will provide some level of limiting under engine braking.
A 1-way differential will provide its limiting action in only one direction. When torque is applied in the opposite direction it behaves like an open differential. In the case of a FWD car it is argued to be safer than a 2-way differential.[6] The argument is if there is no additional coupling on overrun, i.e. a 1-way LSD as soon as the driver lifts the throttle, the LSD unlocks and behaves somewhat like a conventional open differential. This is also the best for FWD cars, as it allows the car to turn in on throttle release, instead of ploughing forward.[6]
A 1.5-way differential refers to one where the forward and reverse limiting torques, Trq d_fwd, d_rev , are different but neither is zero as in the case of the 1-way LSD. This type of differential is common in racing cars where a strong limiting torque can aid stability under engine braking.
A 1-way differential will provide its limiting action in only one direction. When torque is applied in the opposite direction it behaves like an open differential. In the case of a FWD car it is argued to be safer than a 2-way differential.[6] The argument is if there is no additional coupling on overrun, i.e. a 1-way LSD as soon as the driver lifts the throttle, the LSD unlocks and behaves somewhat like a conventional open differential. This is also the best for FWD cars, as it allows the car to turn in on throttle release, instead of ploughing forward.[6]
A 1.5-way differential refers to one where the forward and reverse limiting torques, Trq d_fwd, d_rev , are different but neither is zero as in the case of the 1-way LSD. This type of differential is common in racing cars where a strong limiting torque can aid stability under engine braking.
Ordered the Weir 12-plate, was $200 shipped. Will be running it in my OEM diff with Diaqueen to keep it quiet. On my track tune I expect to run about 450 whp, on my daily driven street tune I will be running roughly 500 whp. Can't wait to see the difference in oversteer and rotation.
wow. $200 shipped..can't beat that. install is easy - I recently took a spare diff apart to rearrange the plates. super easy. I did forget to mark the ring gear's position, though, when I took everything apart....hopefully it's right.
figured id throw this here instead of a new thread...
in the case of the TRE rear diff, does anyone think the HD side cover is necessary on a road race car? i have never launched my car, and dont plan too, it will never go to the drag strip.
in the case of the TRE rear diff, does anyone think the HD side cover is necessary on a road race car? i have never launched my car, and dont plan too, it will never go to the drag strip.