John;
There used to be something similar used to synchronize aircraft engines. A
little wheel rotated when the engines were out of sync and stood still when
they were.
I doubt if watching that instrument in a LSR car would be something most
drivers would want to do. But, who knows-- it might be a help for someone.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Burk
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:30 PM
To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Traction control
A device called a synchronizer is available for twin screw boats that lights
a
light when engines are not running close to the same rpm - If the inputs
came
from the drive shaft and the hub of a nondriven wheel rather than two
engines
the light would being indicating wheel slip - If the no wheel slip input
from
the nonpowered hub was X% faster than the drive shaft the light would
indicate
X% wheel slip - For diesel boat engines they make something to create a
signal
to talk to the synchronizer so it can't be to hard for a drive shaft or a
hub
to do the same - Synchronizers cost $200 to $300 - As its not closed loop
wouldn't think it would be prohibited - The original light might need a
relay
to light an attention getter - Could some of you comment on the feasibility
of
driving with something like this . John
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