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Phil writes:
> Oh, about the gen. I quatto, a locked center diff doesn't split torque
> 50/50, it varries between 0-100% forcing the front and rear ends to runs
> at the same speed.  What this does is it acts as a "poor man's ABS"
> preventing premature lockup.

>>No, it doesn't work like that.  Simple addition will not do - the math
>>is complicated.
No, it does work like that, exactly.  Specifically, locking the differential
equalizes the braking between both axles.

> It will also brake better than a torsen.

>Yeah, right:
Quote deleted.  Try this one instead:

THE INFLUENCE OF MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ON BRAKING BEHAVIOR
(Audi AG - Ingolstat, SAE paper)

"Locking the central differential between the front and rear wheels was found
to be an effective means of improving braking ability.  This, in effect, does
give the ideal brake force distribution."