RE: Torsen finale ...

["Dave Eaton" <Dave.Eaton@clear.net.nz>]

mmm jeff, you've misunderstood this before.

the fixed centre diff "continually alters the torque between front and rear
axles".  you corner with the diff *locked*, and torque transfers.  it has
to, due to the fixed nature of the diff.

not even an open centre diff (which usually fixed torque distribution)
prevents torque transfer due to the effect of a spinning wheel.  you spin a
wheel and the total torque into the diff is limited to the torque that can
ge supported by that wheel.

dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q
'89 mb 2.3-16
-----Original Message-----

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 12:21:44 EDT
From: OorQue@aol.com
Subject: Torsen finale ... at least for me, anyway

While I fooled myself for a while into believing that I was keeping myself
above the fray, it's clear now that I've been drawn back into it again and
for that, I apologize.

That said, this is clearly one of those debates that will never be -- and
perhaps can never be -- resolved.  I think we all agree that the Torsen
center diff continually alters the torque distribution between the front and
rear axles ... the underlying question here -- and this calls for each party
to make a value judgment, which is why a consensus may be impossible to
achieve -- is whether, on the whole, this is a "good thing" or a "bad thing"
for the driver of any car so equipped.