Was:A8 vs V8

[LL - NY]

Like Mike, I'd agree, EDL just doesn't hold a candle
to the locker diffs. 

LL - NY - 95.5 S6, EDL front/rear with Torsen Center
              89 200Q Torsen center/ rear locker, a.k.a. the Tank
              84 4000S Q, locker center and rear - unstoppable but
sold, bummer.


On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:22:32 -0500, Kent McLean
<kentmclean at mindspring.com> wrote:
> Michael.Stricker at gd-ais.com wrote:
> > Can someone explain the process by which the front and rear differentials
> > lock?
> 
> Well, I'm no expert (see previous posts :), but I don't
> think the open differentials on the A8 lock. It's all
> handled by the EDL - using the ABS to brake the slipping
> wheel, transferring torque to the other side.
> 
> Here's a pointer to "How Stuff Works", explaining both
> differentials and four wheel drive:
> <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm>
> <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/four-wheel-drive.htm>
> 
> The differential reference includes a section on T*rsen.
> 
> Enjoy.
> 
> --
> Kent McLean
> '94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
> '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke
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