Re: Torsen + EDL

["Eric Renneisen" <renneie@hlthsrc.com>]

QSHIPQ wrote:
[snip]
>let me first say that EDL might well address some of the Torsen's
>shortcomings.  It has the ability to keep the front from going faster 
>than the rears
[snip]
>EDL is the same as the torsen as your track/slip gets really high, 
>it senses wheel spin (just like the torsen), slowing the front tires 
>in relation to the rears.  UP TO 40mph.

I was under the impression that EDL works only on each (virtual) 
axle, effectively acting as front and rear "differential" locks. If 
that's true, then it won't do anything to "the front tires in relation 
to the rears" (or vise-versa), right?

I'm not saying that EDL doesn't cure (or mask) the "bite" problem --
I haven't even decided that the "bite" exists, yet. Maybe the 
"differential" locking action does help, since it would keep the 
inside front (inside rear, too) from spinning up, hence eliminating 
(or at least delaying) the hunt.

We Gen II TORSEN guys can't do anything about the front, but what 
about the rear locker? I'd be interested to see if your "bite" can be 
recreated with the rear locked (speed cutout defeated).

Eric "I can't believe I just joined this thread" Renneisen
'90 CQ 20V  -  my 'racing-iron'  ;^)
Chattanooga, TN