[s-cars] RE: Interested in purchasing a rear diff

[Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)]

Chris-

I'll leave it to (seemingly dearly departed) Torsen Boy or Super Keith
Maddock (Mr. TRW himself) to give the technonerd explanation 8-).  

My version?  Similar to a LSD rear end, to ability to put power down to
rear wheels better whilst cornering (inside wheel lift affects power
distribution of diff).  Power car through corner with more optimized
rear end traction.  

It would make sense this coupled with a reasonable RSB would benefit our
cars verrrrrrrrrry well.  Our cars that are driven 'normally' that is
(my definition of normal that is).  Realistically 99% of 'normal' people
will not notice nor utilize the benefit.  I've never been called normal.
And I will certainly exploit its benefits, that much is sure as sunrise.
Too bad a RSB is not in my realistic future, darn it.

-Paul


-----Original Message-----
From: chris chambers [mailto:fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 10:34 AM
To: Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK); s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] RE: Interested in purchasing a rear diff


I know this has been rehashed several times BUTTTT

What exactly do you gain by changing the diff?

I have two 93 S4's and would love to know how the car would
change/improve with a different diff.

Chris
Double The S4 fun quadruple the cost? ;-)


> 
> FWIW quasirelatedly, Chris Semple @ Force 5 has a few or more torsen
> rears ready for install for anyone who might be considering a swap.
> Rossato and I hope to tackle our installs maybe spring / summer,
> they're
> on his bench and ready to go.  Well, 1 of us will is a more likely
> prognosis (Rossatomnia) 8-).  
> 
> I think Chris is looking for maybe low $300s for them, who knows
> maybe
> less.  Again, just sharing the info.  
> 
> I for one cannot wait for mine to go in.  Tho, d'oh... install will
> hmmmm couple with 4 new 255s...  and here I thought I was aiming to
> behave my cornering self once I got the new shoes.  Apparently not...
> I'll be powerless against the powerslide urges.  If only I had
> willpower, damn.  
> 
> And I fear (know) this mod will only be further dignified with
> inclusion
> of a RSB on the car...   sigh... and here I thought I was 'done' with
> the car.  Damn you Baloney!  8-)  Not happening in the near to far
> future unfort., d'oh.
> 
> -Paul power induced oversteer K.
> CT
> '95 UrS6 2 torsens
> '84 Ur4kq 2 lockers