RE: An grand opening in the Diffy-q's

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>bzzzttt.
>before we go on yaw'ning perhaps we should get the fundamentals all 
sortedout...
>the generation 1 locker *must* and does shift torque when it is *locked*.
>(0%-100%-0% torque shift front to rear is certainly possible).
>however, when all diffs are *open* *no* torque can be shifted.  all torque
>outputs are equal, and 25% by definition (for awd).
>you need to think about it some more.  once you understand this fundamental
>principle, this will help your understanding of this whole issue....

I'll try my darndest to keep this one civil, but really appreciate the 
opening Dave.

Ok, let's take your "understanding" to the next step.  Let's take a hot 
corner on the track, *diffs locked* in my Gen 1 urq.  Lifting the left front 
inside wheel.  How much of the torque is shifted to that wheel dave?  Let's 
*diff unlock*, run open center differential in the same turn, lifting the 
left front inside wheel, how much torque is shifted to that wheel?  Given 
your "understanding" above, why would the gen 1 rally cars run center diffs 
locked?  More understeer:)?  Maybe it would be simpler if you compared a rwd 
open diff to a detroit locker, then work the front to rear on a quattro.

Geez Dave, I think I understand, but that buzzing sound....  Yikes!   In 
deference to "opposite day", I'll just give you the opportunity to correct 
yourself, then we can move on.  

:)
Scott Justusson
'87 5ktqwRS2 - 10vt
'84 UrqRS2 - 20vt
'87 4Runner turbo A/T