[s-cars] torsen diff

[Kirby Smith]

Please note that I'm referring to a question asked around 1998.  I
wasn't addressing the front at all.  Now it is possible that SJ thought
I was, but I don't recall Quaife discussions being a topic at the time.

kirby


Keith Maddock wrote:
>
> 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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