Torsen Test Redux w/ 88 80q

[Huw Powell]

> By the way listers, please think of this problem
> (question) like one of those dreaded hypothetical
> science (physics) problems where the front wheels have
> no friction at all, zero because the ice is "perfect
> ice". So what would the car do under these circumstances?

the car will move.  etc. etc...

> --
> Blu
> '88 80q--175,000mi.
> >
> > > '88 80q- both front wheels on sheet of pure ice (read-no
> > > friction). Both rear wheels on dry ground. Rear Diff.
> > > unlocked. Car started up and put in gear and accelerator
> > > pressed. What should happen in theory? Does the car move
> > > forward? Do the front wheels just spin on ice? What
> > > happens when rear diff. is engaged (locked)?
> >
> > the car will move.  the center diff will make sure that some torque gets
> > to the end of the car with traction.
> >
> > in reality you'll find that so long as a tire or two has some grip
> > unless you floor it you'll hardly notice that there is any slippery
> > stuff (unless you are turning, as well).  Remember, it's pretty hard to
> > have "no friction" at all, though sometimes it seems like it!
> >
> > --
> > Huw Powell
> >
> > http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/
> >
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Huw Powell

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