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Old 12-11-2011, 09:18 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie View Post
Unless you're w2w racing, the Torsen is all the LSD you need.
I disagree. Different LSD styles offer varying chassis control characteristics. An ATB needs both wheels to have some grip, otherwise it reverts to full-open. A clutch-pack style needs wheel speed delta between the driven wheels to start locking. In my experience, ATB's work best in the front axle, and clutch-packs work best in the rear axle. Of course, if you're racing, opinion is irrelevant and only lap times matter. On the street, however, perspective and chassis feel are the only relevant statistic. Nevertheless, in a rear-drive car, any LSD from the factory is usually better than an open-diff.
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