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Old 08-02-2012, 11:28 PM   #155
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Originally Posted by Grishbok View Post
I am late to the party...

Ford's "Torque Vectoring" is merely the computer taking over control of the limited slip differential in order to transfer torque equally across both axels.

This has been done in racing for decades using a left foot brake technique, while applying very light brake pressure exiting the turn, you manipulate the lsd into splitting the torque evenly to both wheels, enabling you to be on the power sooner, and not overpower your outter wheel.
i understand how left foot braking can be used to brake bias and stabilize cars in sweepers but i dont understand how it can shift power any different than a mechanical diff is already doing
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