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Re: Do Porsche Boxsters have LSD?

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Subject: Re: Do Porsche Boxsters have LSD?
From: Dennis S Pedersen <dennisp@rahul.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 09:47:00 -0800 (PST)
>Seems like the 2000 Boxster (non-S) has enough improvements (2.7L
>increased torque/2-stage tuned intake system, improved rear suspension
>geometry) and now optional 7.5" & 9.0"x18" wheels (one sales brochure even
>said 10" rear wheels!) that it may be the car for SCCA A-stock auto-x.
>Opinions? Is LSD std. or an option? A Honda S2000 beater for an extra
>$12,000... well and it is a Porsche. TIA
>
>- --
>Yours in motorsport, Wesley E. Shew   [ macher ;-) ]


No. However, it *is* available with traction control which includes two
elements: ABD (an LSD simulation using the ABS system to brake the wheel
that spins), and ASR (which is the power-robbing part of TC). ASR can
fortunately be turned off, while ABD stays on regardless. This actually
works out quite well, though a true LSD might be more ideal, especially for
high-speed track events where brake overheating and wear become major
issues.

More detials at URL below!  :-)




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Dennis S Pedersen

My Porsche Boxster web-site: http://www.rahul.net/dennisp/boxster/



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