no lsd?
03-09-2012, 07:25 PM
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no lsd?
Is it correct that the cls55 has no lsd so only spins one wheel with least traction? If so, wtf is that all about?
Also, how can you fully, as in completely, turn off the traction control?
Also, how can you fully, as in completely, turn off the traction control?
03-09-2012, 07:31 PM
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no, a car without a LSD, ie open differential, will apply the same torque to both wheels
the CLS55 in stock form will easily spin both wheels with ESP off
the CLS55 in stock form will easily spin both wheels with ESP off
03-10-2012, 05:12 PM
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No - a car with a completely open differential will, when able, send all the available force to one wheel. LSD remedies this situation by "locking" the tires to some degree (between 30-60% IIRC on CLSs).
