Re: A4 Electronic locking diffs...

[ScharfR@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-10-12 00:27:52 EDT, shields@tembel.org (Michael
Shields) writes:

<< The reason "EDL" uses brakes instead of actually L'ing the D's is because
 an L'd D has a fixed 50-50 torque split and the brakes can get a greater
 split, right? >>

Nope.  A locked diff simply applies the same rotational speed to each output
shaft.   Torque is a function of traction at the individual wheel.