Torsen Test Redux w/ 88 80q

[Paul R. Luevano]

> > '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!


So how come when I lost the front right CV this past Sunday in the 200 20v
(read: front right tire had "zero" friction while the other 3 wheels had plenty
of friction) the car would not move?  The front passenger 1/2 shaft just spun
happily and the car did not even think about moving.

Curious.

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