12-04-2019, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Goingnowherefast
Keep in mind, it only mimics a limited slip using the brakes. Mechanically, the Focus ST has a 100% open differential. These systems can work "okay" on the street, but I've always found on track they are quite awful. In addition, you have a system that's heating the brakes all the way through corner exit which obviously this degrades pad life and worse can lead to brake fade even with dedicated track pads.
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Oh yeah, I'm well aware. Every time I read "brake biased" LSD I can't help but laugh. They're a disaster on the track. Very cheap. Sadly almost every uses them these days.
FYI a Quaife LSD is a dealer installed option.
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