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DG
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8/11/2004
20:21:36
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What is the differance between a LSD and a open rear axle? Sorry if this sounds like a dumb ?
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tlc361
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8/11/2004
21:07:33
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An Open diff tends to supply torque (force driving the tire) to the wheel with the least resistance.
A LSD will tend to apply torque to the wheel with traction.
This is a simple response but it should give you the concept.
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Old Fool
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8/11/2004
21:13:25
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2 wheels pull LSD, 1 wheel pull Open Dif. Some times known as one wheel peel (Open Dif).
Later,
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mcarthey
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8/11/2004
22:12:29
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In the mood for a fun movie and an explanation of this? Watch 'My Cousin Vinny'. :)
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GraphiteDak
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8/11/2004
23:34:40
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What was that? A '68 Pontiac Tempest with Posi-Trac and independent suspension???
That WAS a great movie.
I especially love Joe Pesci as he enters the court with that zuit suit thing he was wearing.
"...are you mocking me son"??!!!
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greyDAK
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8/12/2004
08:50:44
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MY COUSIN VINNY. Did you say Yutes?
Love that movie, specially Marisa Tomei - yeowza!
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ToddSails
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8/14/2004
17:40:38
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tlc361,
Waht did you say? At first, it sounds wrong, but maybe you have something there. Could you explain your post a different way?
I understand the difference, that's why I ordered LSD.
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tlc361
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8/14/2004
21:26:17
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Open Differential:
When a vehicle with an open or a standard differential encounter a loose traction surface, it directs power to the wheel with the least resistance. The resulting action is the wheel on the loose surface spins while the opposite wheel on the better traction surface stands still or barely transfers power.
LSD:
Transmits equal torque to both wheels when driving straight ahead. However when one wheel spins due to loss of traction, a patch of ice, mud, too much throttle, etc., the unit automatically provides more torque to the wheel that has traction.
The above text is from Randy's Ring and Pinion website.
http://www.diferentials.com/tech/techind.html
Hope this answers your query.
TLC361 (Todd)
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Joey
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8/15/2004
14:15:10
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good description. another way to look at it is this: i was at my friends house the other day and we all decided to do some burnouts. he has a ram and so does his friend. both without LSD. i have LSD on my R/T. when they did their brakestand only one wheel would spin. when i did mine, both would spin. both spinning means more fun and lots of fishtailing!
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01Motorsport
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8/15/2004
15:51:04
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10-4 on "My Cousin Vinny"!LOL...I believe it was a pea-green Buick Skylark convertible, however. Burnout evidence; what a hoot.
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01Motorsport
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8/15/2004
21:12:35
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How ironic..."My Cousin Vinny" is showing right now (until 10pm EST Sun) on Comedy Central. "A 1964 Buick Skylark with a white top!"
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DG
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8/17/2004
10:21:40
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So it is just about imposable to spin both wheels with a open rear axle?
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Kowalski
GenIII
8/17/2004
14:58:53
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No, in a low traction situation they will both light up.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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01Motorsport
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8/17/2004
17:30:00
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Oops..You were right about a Pontiac Tempest, GraphiteDak! The crooks had a '63 "mint green" with LSD and independent rear suspension. Peg-leg on the Buick, of course, "As anyone who has been stuck in Missisippi mud would know".
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