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open front diff - problem ?

Old Jan 21, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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open front diff - problem ?

Just wondering whether the open differential in the non-RS cars are really that big of a disadvantage. I know that for RWD cars having an open diff is God awful, hence my concern. And if it IS a huge disadvantage, will we just be able to add it aftermarket (liking dropping an LSD in a RWD car) as I will not be getting an RS model as it will be my daily driver.
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Re: open front diff - problem ?

Originally posted by crosvs
Just wondering whether the open differential in the non-RS cars are really that big of a disadvantage. I know that for RWD cars having an open diff is God awful, hence my concern. And if it IS a huge disadvantage, will we just be able to add it aftermarket (liking dropping an LSD in a RWD car) as I will not be getting an RS model as it will be my daily driver.
I really don't think the front LSD is as big of a deal as you might think in regular driving. An LSD up front will definitely help you tuck in close to your apex if you're one of those people that like to throw at car into a turn and get on the power very early. In that kind of situation, the LSD can help pull your nose in towards the apex.

Since I've always driven RWD cars, I've gotten used to the "classic" track driving style. Turn in, balance throttle to apex, unwind, then bleed on the throttle. I don't really get on the gas hard until I get to the apex, so I don't really miss the front LSD. Would be nice, though.

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