option 220-- locking differential
12-12-2004, 11:17 AM
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option 220-- locking differential
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Is option # 220, locking differential, the same as LSD , limited slip differential???
If not whats the difference??
Thanks!!!
Is option # 220, locking differential, the same as LSD , limited slip differential???
If not whats the difference??
Thanks!!!
12-12-2004, 06:59 PM
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hmmm, I've had 3 944's, I would say you will not really notice it, unless you are big into autocross, or you like to drive it pretty hard, getting it sideways alot. I would not buy one without it personally, but they are very rare, the reason I picked the one I did. I'd say just try driving one without it and see what you think. Are you into autox?
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12-14-2004, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Macfreak007
220, is limited slip, locking and limited slip are the same thing
12-14-2004, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Tight
I was always under the impression that a locking differential spins both axles evenly with no torque biasing...must be my Jeeper days.
12-14-2004, 05:57 PM
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A simple write-up can be found here:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential8.htm
"Locking" only applies to limited traction surfaces, dirt ,gravel, snow. On dry pavement you will tear your drivetrain apart with a true locking differential. A Torsen is close but still provides torque biasing but with mechanical means, no clutches.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential8.htm
"Locking" only applies to limited traction surfaces, dirt ,gravel, snow. On dry pavement you will tear your drivetrain apart with a true locking differential. A Torsen is close but still provides torque biasing but with mechanical means, no clutches.
12-14-2004, 07:45 PM
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ahhh, got ya, so it realyl shouldn't be called a locking differential, thanks good to know, I just always thought that was what porsche called them. I was sure that 220 was the LSD code, because of the original window stickers I have seen. Maybe just a mistake on whatever website, i and the rest of the people have read it on.
12-14-2004, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Macfreak007
ahhh, got ya, so it realyl shouldn't be called a locking differential, thanks good to know, I just always thought that was what porsche called them. I was sure that 220 was the LSD code, because of the original window stickers I have seen. Maybe just a mistake on whatever website, i and the rest of the people have read it on.
Who said 220 wasn't LSD? Sorry if you took the locker post the wrong way, semantics problem I guess.
12-14-2004, 08:02 PM
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yeah, i got all confused, hahaha, must be studying for finals and reading rennlist in between, please ignore my foolishness, I am turning the computer off now.
