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Re: Diff Differences...

To: Malaboge@aol.com
Subject: Re: Diff Differences...
From: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 19:24:01 -0500
Malaboge@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Lockerheads-
> 
> Who here on the list has used both a Detroit Locker and a Quaiffe unit? And in
> 25 words or less, which is better, why and how?
> 
> You will be graded on your response...
>      Nick in Nor Cal

On a Triumph with current vintage race tires like Hoosiers, expect the
following:

1. Locked (welded) rear end -- understeer on power, oversteer off power,
hard to push around in the pits and garage
2. Detroit locker - locks on and off -- and you can feel it and some say
that upsets the car, some says it doesn't -- I don't like it
3. Quaiffe -- the only current production limited slip that fits a
Triumph axle I think -- if you lift a wheel, it does not lock up like
the other two alternatives, which is disappointing to me -- therefore
you have to set up your car so you don't lift the inside wheel on
cornering. I have this and like it fine.

just my hmble observations....
-- 
uncle jack
61 TR4 Rallye Replica Racer
71 TR6 Street Car named Desire



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