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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