Very loose rear end (Handling)

[Gforce]

Originally Posted by driftartist

...You really seem like you need a hug...and a friend.....and a nice warm comforting drink like a hot coco or something. Follow your heart and don't give up on your dreams.

If you're offering I decline. A bit creepy over the Internet, frankly.

[Gforce]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Nobody is vilifying the spare. The whole message was follow the manual and don't use on the drive wheel. You have not proven that long term use will not damage the diff. In fact you have not proven any of your statements. Saying "I am smarter than you all" and repeating the same thing over and over is not proof. Telling people it is ok to have the spare on the drive wheel is not a public service.

S A R C A S M.

I say again, I do not have to prove anything. It is a public service to clarify and correct any bs posted to this forum. If you say I am not doing so I await your clarification and correction by explaining how fitting a space saver or other different sized tire to a Torsen diff can do any damage to it whatsoever. Until then, I simply ignore your appeal to authority, which as you may know is a logical fallacy.

Can you identify the error in my post and explain why it is wrong? I thought not.

[Gforce]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

How many times are you going to just say the same thing? just repeating the same thing plagiarized from the Torsen site is not supporting your statements with other documentation. Show us something that says it can not be damaged that you didn't write. I have met all your requests for proof yet you still have provided nothing beyond you own assertion. If what you say is accurate it should be easy for you to prove it.

You cannot, by definition, plagiarize facts.

[humfrz]

Calling on all differential experts.

@Gforce

@Tcoat

@Ultramaroon

I'm in the process of assembling a new tricycle/stroller combo for my 11 month old granddaughter.

My question is ...... what type of differential does it have ..... open, LSD, Torsen or other ....... ??

The reason I ask is that I want to know, when she puts power to the drive axle, can she go around our deck only one direction or should I encourage her to change directions half of the time ......??

TIA


pa-pa humfrz

[Gforce]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Calling on all differential experts.

@Gforce

@Tcoat

@Ultramaroon

I'm in the process of assembling a new tricycle/stroller combo for my 11 month old granddaughter.

My question is ...... what type of differential does it have ..... open, LSD, Torsen or other ....... ??

The reason I ask is that I want to know, when she puts power to the drive axle, can she go around our deck only one direction or should I encourage her to change directions half of the time ......??

TIA


pa-pa humfrz

It's a locker, at high speeds and in tight turns especially, warn her to watch out for her knees. Direction doesn't matter although the ECU gets very confused after prolonged turns in one direction. Higher speeds exacerbate the effect. In extreme scenarios engine fluids can be violently expelled with unpleasant results for the driver, spectators and, especially emergency crews.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Calling on all differential experts.

@Gforce

@Tcoat

@Ultramaroon

I'm in the process of assembling a new tricycle/stroller combo for my 11 month old granddaughter.

My question is ...... what type of differential does it have ..... open, LSD, Torsen or other ....... ??

The reason I ask is that I want to know, when she puts power to the drive axle, can she go around our deck only one direction or should I encourage her to change directions half of the time ......??

TIA


pa-pa humfrz

Well to start with you should bake the parts not fry them on the stove top.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Gforce

It's a locker, at high speeds and in tight turns especially, warn her to watch out for her knees. Direction doesn't matter although the ECU gets very confused after prolonged turns in one direction. Higher speeds exacerbate the effect. In extreme scenarios engine fluids can be violently expelled with unpleasant results for the driver, spectators and, especially emergency crews.

In the case if a 1BP (baby power) engine such as this the fluids could be expelled by both the intake and exhaust. Sometimes simultaneously.

[Ultramaroon]

Drift trike.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Gforce

I'm afraid not.

I think I see your point. I have some more studying to do. Wish I had one to disassemble.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Calling on all differential experts.

@Gforce

@Tcoat

@Ultramaroon

I'm in the process of assembling a new tricycle/stroller combo for my 11 month old granddaughter.

My question is ...... what type of differential does it have ..... open, LSD, Torsen or other ....... ??

The reason I ask is that I want to know, when she puts power to the drive axle, can she go around our deck only one direction or should I encourage her to change directions half of the time ......??

TIA


pa-pa humfrz

That's the Mattel 8000 rear end. Don't worry, it's well built.

[humfrz]

OK, Folks ....... the "beast" is built. The engine is at the tuners getting rested and charged up. The big race will start at 0730 Monday morning.

Note the racetrack has a nice straight away, a 90 degree curve is behind me to my left with more straight away.

As you can see in the close up, this machine has several noteworthy features:

* its a roadster, with a soft top (which also acts as a roll bar)

* the front (drive) axle can be locked or unlocked ..... blocking power from the engine (freewheeling .... eg Georgia overdrive)

* the rack & pinion steering can be done by the driver or co-pilot

* the seat is made by Recaro and has a 5 point hitch

* dash mounted tray for a bottle and snacks

* handy tray for co-pilot's water, snacks, cell phone

* ample trunk space for spare diapers, burp clothes, and general clean up materials in case of a blow out from either end

* duel, positive lock rear axle (parking brakes or for drifting)

* HD skid plate for off road protection

* the co-pilot's handle and other parts can be easily removed for it to convert to trike mode


time for pa-pa's nap ...... I've had a busy morning .....

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

In the case if a 1BP (baby power) engine such as this the fluids could be expelled by both the intake and exhaust. Sometimes simultaneously.

Don't worry, ive seen guys running 2BP+ with a Mattel 8000 with stock bars. They can take it.

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Calling on all differential experts.

@Gforce

@Tcoat

@Ultramaroon

I'm in the process of assembling a new tricycle/stroller combo for my 11 month old granddaughter.

My question is ...... what type of differential does it have ..... open, LSD, Torsen or other ....... ??

The reason I ask is that I want to know, when she puts power to the drive axle, can she go around our deck only one direction or should I encourage her to change directions half of the time ......??

TIA


pa-pa humfrz

Why are you assembling it on a cooker hob?

[Gforce]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Drift trike.

The first of those on the market was the Big Wheel I believe. The Classic trike of trike suffers from terminal oversteer, or more usually terminal overturning moment. The Big Wheel eliminated the overturning moment (unless the fat kid town the block stole your trike) and released the terrifying drift mode.