Very loose rear end (Handling)

[guybo]

So this is the perfect diff for DD + drifting. That explains a lot.

From what I read- I am not a pro drifter- pros will use a fully locked diff or very high preload for drifting. You want the rear wheels turning together in a drift. So a torsen diff would be the perfect combo for street driving but still driftable.

[Gforce]

Originally Posted by guybo

So this is the perfect diff for DD + drifting. That explains a lot.

From what I read- I am not a pro drifter- pros will use a fully locked diff or very high preload for drifting. You want the rear wheels turning together in a drift. So a torsen diff would be the perfect combo for street driving but still driftable.

That's why Subaru chose it over a clutch type, the Torsen is more suitable for road use. Subaru discussed this on launch and suggested the clutch type might become an option, but, they didn't sell enough cars to offer too many options packages in the end. The aftermarket supplies these needs.

Torsen operate locked up unless one wheel requires differentiating. They do not slip progressively from the perspective of the engine power input. They deliver full engine torque as delivered to both drive wheels until grip is lost at one tire at maximum torque bias. Then, generally speaking, both drive wheels will spin together unless grip level differs left to right.

[JazzleSAURUS]

The LEGO Torsen style diff's you guys had in school were made using existing LEGO components. LEGO hasn't released a Torsen diff officially as a product, or as a part of a product, though there are some fairly simple slick ways to build them.

There is a LEGO Diff housing that you can start with that, in sets, is built as an open diff.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Ya, ol @Tcoat goes waaaaay back.

I'm guessing he had that custom "weathered" paint job. Yep, betcha it was cherry ..... cepten for the missing hubcap .......


humfrz

Tcoat... aka Eazy-E?

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Ya, ol @Tcoat goes waaaaay back.

I'm guessing he had that custom "weathered" paint job. Yep, betcha it was cherry ..... cepten for the missing hubcap .......


humfrz

Nope. In fact in the 4 years I had it it got painted twice. It was only an 11 year old car at the time. Not really any different than having a 2006 car now.
Not sure if there is a surviving pic of it but it actually looked just like this: