RE: Torsen Tech

[glen powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>]

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>Gen I.  Pretty straight forward, locking the center, makes for a very
>predictable understeering car.  I posted the Gen I locking detail for
>Steamboat in the archives.  I also find few take advantage of all the Gen I
>has to offer there.  Adding and deleting locking differentials into a speed
>event takes a lot of concentration.  However, adding and deleting that rear
>locker to a speed event has rewards beyond the customary set and forget.  For
>either Gen I or Torsen cars.
>Scott Justusson

Total agreement on the Gen I system for performance and flexibility. Someone remarked
that only a driver like Walter Rhorl could master the torsen - didn't all of the race cars run
either 50/50 open diffs or 100% locked?

How about a F1 transmission shifter-style pair of paddles on the steering wheel with electro-pneumatic
relays to control the center and rear 100% lockable diffs at speed?

-glen