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Re: [Fot] Quaiffe Versus Gripper -

To: David Gott <triumphsix@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Quaiffe Versus Gripper -
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Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:35:18 -0400
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What about for a smooth madman?

If such a person exists=E2=80=A6!

On Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 3:53 PM David Gott via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Hi Scott,
>
> I=E2=80=99ve run both a welded diff in the #114 (Dads car) and a Quaiffe =
in the
> #80.  On the same track, I find high speed sweeper corner speed is much
> better with the Quaiffe as the welded diff requires modulating the thrott=
le
> to control the forced oversteer, where the quaife car is flat out.  Last
> turn at Thompson, the #80 was 11mph faster exiting the corner with the sa=
me
> driver.   However, on the hairpin, the welded diff was a much better
> performer where the quaife required a VERY smooth line and was modulating
> wheel spin where the welded diff just rotated the car and shot out of a
> turn.   I=E2=80=99ve developed a simple questionnaire to help.  Lap times=
 were the
> same on both cars.
>
> 1.  Do you drive like a madman?  If yes, run the welded diff
> 2. Are you a smooth driver?  If yes, the quaife rewards smoothness.
>
>
> LOL
>
> I have not driven a Gripper diff
>
>
> I hope that helps!
>
> Dave Gott
>
>
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>
> On Thursday, July 20, 2023, 12:26 PM, Erik Jacobsen via Fot <
> fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Scott,
> Just my two cents worth (no cash value), but we have a Detroit locker in
> the TR3 and my wife runs a welded diff in the TR6. I raced both this
> weekend at RA, and frankly don't notice any difference except in the pits
> or pushing the car. Bear in mind that neither us, nor our cars have ever
> been described as super-fast. I do notice the difference when racing my
> Bugeye with an open diff, as it lifts the inside rear and loses drive.
>
> Jake
>
> On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:48:25 AM CDT, Scott Janzen via Fot <
> fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> Does anyone have experience with a Gripper diff - or a Quaiffe?  I
> currently run a welded diff in the GT6 and am contemplating whether any
> advantage could be gained by making a swap.  Certainly curious as to what
> the super fast GT6s at the Kastner Cup were running.
>
> Scott Janzen
> '68 GT6
>
>
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<div dir=3D"auto">What about for a smooth madman?=C2=A0</div><div dir=3D"au=
to"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">If such a person exists=E2=80=A6!</div><div=
><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Th=
u, Jul 20, 2023 at 3:53 PM David Gott via Fot &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:fot@aut=
ox.team.net">fot@autox.team.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=
=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padd=
ing-left:1ex"><div>
Hi Scott,<div><br></div><div>I=E2=80=99ve run both a welded diff in the #11=
4 (Dads car) and a Quaiffe in the #80.=C2=A0 On the same track, I find high=
 speed sweeper corner speed is much better with the Quaiffe as the welded d=
iff requires modulating the throttle to control the forced oversteer, where=
 the quaife car is flat out.=C2=A0 Last turn at Thompson, the #80 was 11mph=
 faster exiting the corner with the same driver. =C2=A0 However, on the hai=
rpin, the welded diff was a much better performer where the quaife required=
 a VERY smooth line and was modulating wheel spin where the welded diff jus=
t rotated the car and shot out of a turn. =C2=A0 I=E2=80=99ve developed a s=
imple questionnaire to help.=C2=A0 Lap times were the same on both cars.</d=
iv><div><br></div><div>1.=C2=A0 Do you drive like a madman?=C2=A0 If yes, r=
un the welded diff</div><div>2. Are you a smooth driver?=C2=A0 If yes, the =
quaife rewards smoothness. =C2=A0</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>L=
OL</div><div><br></div><div>I have not driven a Gripper diff</div><div><br>=
</div><div><br></div><div>I hope that helps!</div><div><br></div><div>Dave =
Gott<br><br><br><div><a href=3D"https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=3Dnat=
iveplacement&amp;c=3DGlobal_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&a=
mp;af_sub1=3DAcquisition&amp;af_sub2=3DGlobal_YMktg&amp;af_sub3=3D&amp;af_s=
ub4=3D100000604&amp;af_sub5=3DEmailSignature__Static_" target=3D"_blank">Se=
nt from Yahoo Mail for iPhone</a><br></div><br><p style=3D"font-size:15px;c=
olor:#715ffa;padding-top:15px;margin-top:0">On Thursday, July 20, 2023, 12:=
26 PM, Erik Jacobsen via Fot &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:fot@autox.team.net"; targ=
et=3D"_blank">fot@autox.team.net</a>&gt; wrote:</p><blockquote><div id=3D"m=
_6925694638077797011yiv6379046069"><div><div style=3D"font-family:Helvetica=
 Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div></div>
        <div dir=3D"ltr">Scott,</div><div dir=3D"ltr">Just my two cents wor=
th (no cash value), but we have a Detroit locker in the TR3 and my wife run=
s a welded diff in the TR6. I raced both this weekend at RA, and frankly do=
n&#39;t notice any difference except in the pits or pushing the car. Bear i=
n mind that neither us, nor our cars have ever been described as super-fast=
. I do notice the difference when racing my Bugeye with an open diff, as it=
 lifts the inside rear and loses drive.=C2=A0</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br cle=
ar=3D"none"></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Jake=C2=A0</div><div><br clear=3D"none">=
</div>
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        </div><div id=3D"m_6925694638077797011yiv6379046069ydp84dc4effyahoo=
_quoted_0072671032">
            <div style=3D"font-family:&#39;Helvetica Neue&#39;,Helvetica,Ar=
ial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a">
               =20
                <div id=3D"m_6925694638077797011yiv6379046069yqt27877"><div=
>
                    On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:48:25 AM CDT, Scott Ja=
nzen via Fot &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:fot@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">fo=
t@autox.team.net</a>&gt; wrote:
                </div>
                <div><br clear=3D"none"></div>
                <div><br clear=3D"none"></div>
                <div><div id=3D"m_6925694638077797011yiv6379046069ydp84dc4e=
ffyiv6753433236"><div>Does anyone have experience with a Gripper diff - or =
a Quaiffe?=C2=A0 I currently run a welded diff in the GT6 and am contemplat=
ing whether any advantage could be gained by making a swap.=C2=A0 Certainly=
 curious as to what the super fast GT6s at the Kastner Cup were running.<di=
v><br clear=3D"none"></div><div>Scott Janzen</div><div>&#39;68 GT6<br clear=
=3D"none"><div><br clear=3D"none"></div><div><br clear=3D"none"></div></div=
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