RE: Driving tips

[Eliot Lim <eliot@u.washington.edu>]

> In theory the wheels 
> that have traction get power. 

only on the models with the torsen differential.. on the older models,
the wheel(s) with the *least* grip get all the power, which is what
the diff locks are there for.. to counter this.

> The only time the differentials should be locked 
> is when your in trouble (ideally right before).  

or when you are racing.. :)

> Severe damage can be done to 
> the differentials if they are locked on dry pavement.  The rear diff is 
> especially susceptible to damage.  

i think glen would have something to say about this...

in theory it is not good, but in reality the drivetrain is pretty
bulletproof..


eliot