mmmbeer

I do know what an lsd is and how it works, but what does the percentage stand for. 40% or 100% what is the difference?

My guess is that a 40% lsd will allow 40% difference in wheel rotation before it start working. Ergo is a 40% lsd working sooner than a 100% lsd. Or am I wrong about that?

Eirik Kvello-Aune
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d richard

I always thought it was 40% LOCKUP

adrial

I think it is 40% lockup.

Which I think means that lets say one wheel has traction and the other doesn't. The LSD will be able to give 40% of the power to the wheel that grips...I'm not really sure though.

Tom Pultz

LSDs used in racing can go as high as 80% or so. If you think of a fully locked differential as 100%, the 80% LSD only allows for a 20% difference between wheel speeds before they are "locked." This would not work on the street, but is OK for some tracks.

The typical true street LSD is about 40% like you say, and this allows for 60% slip.

Most LSDs can be adjusted by fitting different shims and/or clutch plates to change the lockup characteristics.

GTL

There is an excellent article about LSDs at:

<a href="http://members.aol.com/agspeed/LSD-lock.htm" target="_blank">http://members.aol.com/agspeed/LSD-lock.htm</a>

mmmbeer

Thanks guys. Now I get it.

Eirik Kvello-Aune
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