[s-cars] torsen diff

[Keith Maddock]

Bob,

That's my recollection as well, the front-torsen suggestion got the thumbs down due to the fact that it would increase understeer.

I don't recall SJ ever mentioning rear-torsen as a bad idea.

I think I would, since I have been one of the rear-torsen supporters, and while SJ don't always agree on everything at the beginning , this was one case where we definatley did :)

Before I re-lurk, I should also mention my opinion and experience with H/T :)

In both my 91 200q20v and my 93 S4, I did H/T by putting the side of my right foot on the brake, and rolling over and blipping the gas with the other side.  However, I have a hard time doing this without having the side effect of a brief reduction in braking-force.

In my S2000, and now my 968CS, I also use this method most of the time.  However, when I am braking fairly heavily, and don't want to risk ANY chance of reducing brake effort, I pivot my leg around and blip the gas with the HEEL of my foot.

After perfecting this in the S2000, I remember trying in the S4, and it wasn't possible due the difference in seating position, pedal layout, and steering wheel position.

Cheers,
Keith "Deep-lurking in Deutschland" Maddock
93 S4  (Oregon)  (Torsen rear someday)
95 968CS (Nürburg/Koblenz) (Torsen Rear Now)

Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive,  Koblenz, Germany
Slip Control Systems, Systems Design, Traction Control
+49 (0)261/ 895 2474    -   -   keith.maddock at trw.com


>>> "Bob Rossato" <bob.rossato at att.net> 12:43:44 12.05.2003 >>>

> I beg to differ.  I recall asking on the mother list about this for my
> 90q long before I bought my S6.  I further recall, Scott, you pointing
> out that it would increase understeer and would thereby not be a good
> idea.
>
> Am I remembering someone else's remark and mistakenly attributing it to
> you?  I don't recall anyone else who would have opined.
>
> kirby

Wasn't that in reference to using a Torsen/Quaife front differential?

Bob


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