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RE: Differential Terms

To: Jim Hill <Jim_Hill@chsra.wisc.edu>
Subject: RE: Differential Terms
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 17:16:51 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: "'Kai M. Radicke'" <kmr@pil.net>, Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
On Tue, 6 Jun 2000, Jim Hill wrote:

> Generically speaking, locked differentials are almost impossible to drive on
> the street (especially around tight corners) and are tricky to use but fast
> on the race track in the hands of a competent driver.

And I will state from much experience that a truly "locked" (as in 
welded) differential can make a tiny Spitfire a tricky car to push around 
a driveway or parking lot in anything other than a straight line. But 
with sufficient power from the engine, it sure makes for fun autocrossing.

--Andy

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