Re: Torsens: The Trojan Horse...

[Jim Simone <jmsimone@ix.netcom.com>]

Scott,

Being a new owner of an A4 1.8T qms and  not an engineer (immunologist), I am
trying to understand your arguments for VC and against Torsen.

But, if I may ask an ingenuous question, what are the "advantages" of a Torsen
diff and why does Audi use them if viscous diffs appear to be the better choice?
Is this a question of racing versus street? Or, is it just good marketing?

Thanks,
Jim
my head is still spinning (I knew I should have paid more attention in phyics
class!)

QSHIPQ wrote:

> NO, a VC can be equal or better.  OVERSTEER  on throttle all the time.  NOT so
> with the locker, that's UNDERSTEER on throttle all the time.
> ...
>
> ...  it isn't
> necessarily smarter or better than other absolute traction devices in a turn.
> 'TIB' absolute traction device ONLY in a straight line.  By definition of the
> device, AND chassis dynamics while turning.
>
> Confusing the two, only creates more confusion.