New to performance vehicles. Explaination on limited slip differential please.
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New to performance vehicles. Explaination on limited slip differential please.
Could someone explain to me the positives and negatives of limited slip?
09-10-2010, 07:59 PM
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funny I thought forums were to help people and answer questions rather than make fun of people and withhold info...... I understand the question is pretty newbish (especially for someone who supposedly drive a 2011 C63) but we all have asked silly questions in the past and probably will in the future. either way here ya go:
Advantages of a limited slip differential
Advantages of a limited slip differential
- Limited slip differentials have many advantages over open differentials. Limited slip differentials offer more control in tight corners and reduce many road hazards potentially encountered in inclement weather. The invention of limited slip differentials has made it possible to control the drive force that is allocated to each wheel from the engine. The ability to control each wheel makes it easier steer the car when rounding corner and allows for steadier speeds. These benefits are most noticeable in smaller sports cars at high speeds. Limited slip differentials are used in many types of vehicles for a variety of reasons.
- Limited slip differentials offer more control when rounding corners or other situations in which the car may be sliding. When a vehicle rounds a corner, imagine that it is making an arc with the tires---the inside pair of wheels is traveling much slower than the out side pair of wheels. This speed difference can cause drive wheels to get out of sync with each other and force the differential to slip to pair them back up. Limited slip differentials allocate power to meet the current speed requirements of each wheel, offering more control when turning and less wear on the differential. Turning control is one of the most important control factors in a vehicle.
- Due to the increased control that limited slip differentials provide, safety is increased exponentially. When turning around a corner in wet or slippery conditions, if a wheel spins out do to a differential slip, it can cause the vehicle to veer and a driver could possibly lose control. Limited slip helps keep the wheels in check and reduce slippage in inclement conditions. Limited slip can also help the driver recover from a hydroplane in wet road conditions and reduce the chance of a spinout and possible accident.
- Limited slip differentials offer the best power efficiency for sports cars. When sports cars round corners at high speeds, a differential slip can slow the car down considerably. This power loss can be considerable in situations where the driver is trying to achieve high performance from the vehicle. Limited slip also offers a greater amount of traction, which increases the speed and performance of the vehicle.
09-10-2010, 11:42 PM
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off topic, khmergod... are you from Cambodia? I'm also Cambodian... welcome to the forum & hope you will enjoy the infos here as much as your new 2011 C63.
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funny I thought forums were to help people and answer questions rather than make fun of people and withhold info...... I understand the question is pretty newbish (especially for someone who supposedly drive a 2011 C63) but we all have asked silly questions in the past and probably will in the future. either way here ya go:
Advantages of a limited slip differential
Advantages of a limited slip differential
- Limited slip differentials have many advantages over open differentials. Limited slip differentials offer more control in tight corners and reduce many road hazards potentially encountered in inclement weather. The invention of limited slip differentials has made it possible to control the drive force that is allocated to each wheel from the engine. The ability to control each wheel makes it easier steer the car when rounding corner and allows for steadier speeds. These benefits are most noticeable in smaller sports cars at high speeds. Limited slip differentials are used in many types of vehicles for a variety of reasons.
- Limited slip differentials offer more control when rounding corners or other situations in which the car may be sliding. When a vehicle rounds a corner, imagine that it is making an arc with the tires---the inside pair of wheels is traveling much slower than the out side pair of wheels. This speed difference can cause drive wheels to get out of sync with each other and force the differential to slip to pair them back up. Limited slip differentials allocate power to meet the current speed requirements of each wheel, offering more control when turning and less wear on the differential. Turning control is one of the most important control factors in a vehicle.
- Due to the increased control that limited slip differentials provide, safety is increased exponentially. When turning around a corner in wet or slippery conditions, if a wheel spins out do to a differential slip, it can cause the vehicle to veer and a driver could possibly lose control. Limited slip helps keep the wheels in check and reduce slippage in inclement conditions. Limited slip can also help the driver recover from a hydroplane in wet road conditions and reduce the chance of a spinout and possible accident.
- Limited slip differentials offer the best power efficiency for sports cars. When sports cars round corners at high speeds, a differential slip can slow the car down considerably. This power loss can be considerable in situations where the driver is trying to achieve high performance from the vehicle. Limited slip also offers a greater amount of traction, which increases the speed and performance of the vehicle.
After all, you Googled it on your own. That's how you discovered (and then copied and pasted from) this -> http://www.ehow.com/list_6330128_adv...ferential.html
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09-11-2010, 01:10 AM
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I certainly did not withhold info. In fact, I provided a link where a ton of very relevant info can be found. My link also reminded the OP that simple searches yield very good results.
After all, you Googled it on your own. That's how you discovered (and then copied and pasted from) this -> http://www.ehow.com/list_6330128_adv...ferential.html
After all, you Googled it on your own. That's how you discovered (and then copied and pasted from) this -> http://www.ehow.com/list_6330128_adv...ferential.html
P.S the link to Google was classic
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funny I thought forums were to help people and answer questions rather than make fun of people and withhold info...... I understand the question is pretty newbish (especially for someone who supposedly drive a 2011 C63) but we all have asked silly questions in the past and probably will in the future. either way here ya go:
Advantages of a limited slip differential
Advantages of a limited slip differential
- Limited slip differentials have many advantages over open differentials. Limited slip differentials offer more control in tight corners and reduce many road hazards potentially encountered in inclement weather. The invention of limited slip differentials has made it possible to control the drive force that is allocated to each wheel from the engine. The ability to control each wheel makes it easier steer the car when rounding corner and allows for steadier speeds. These benefits are most noticeable in smaller sports cars at high speeds. Limited slip differentials are used in many types of vehicles for a variety of reasons.
- Limited slip differentials offer more control when rounding corners or other situations in which the car may be sliding. When a vehicle rounds a corner, imagine that it is making an arc with the tires---the inside pair of wheels is traveling much slower than the out side pair of wheels. This speed difference can cause drive wheels to get out of sync with each other and force the differential to slip to pair them back up. Limited slip differentials allocate power to meet the current speed requirements of each wheel, offering more control when turning and less wear on the differential. Turning control is one of the most important control factors in a vehicle.
- Due to the increased control that limited slip differentials provide, safety is increased exponentially. When turning around a corner in wet or slippery conditions, if a wheel spins out do to a differential slip, it can cause the vehicle to veer and a driver could possibly lose control. Limited slip helps keep the wheels in check and reduce slippage in inclement conditions. Limited slip can also help the driver recover from a hydroplane in wet road conditions and reduce the chance of a spinout and possible accident.
- Limited slip differentials offer the best power efficiency for sports cars. When sports cars round corners at high speeds, a differential slip can slow the car down considerably. This power loss can be considerable in situations where the driver is trying to achieve high performance from the vehicle. Limited slip also offers a greater amount of traction, which increases the speed and performance of the vehicle.
, I tried reading wikipedia but they were using techie language I didn't understand quite well. I don't actually drive it yet. It was ordered 9/10/10, with all available options including p31, and of course limited slip. Should be coming within 3 months...the torture is unbearable.
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First lesson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYAw7...eature=related
Then:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PoocIsiV2c
And:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPRvz...eature=related
Followed by:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofjuBCgPU9w
And:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWkTk...eature=related
Finally:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPgpYux8HJQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYAw7...eature=related
Then:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PoocIsiV2c
And:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPRvz...eature=related
Followed by:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofjuBCgPU9w
And:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWkTk...eature=related
Finally:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPgpYux8HJQ
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funny I thought forums were to help people and answer questions rather than make fun of people and withhold info...... I understand the question is pretty newbish (especially for someone who supposedly drive a 2011 C63) but we all have asked silly questions in the past and probably will in the future. either way here ya go:
Advantages of a limited slip differential
Advantages of a limited slip differential
- Limited slip differentials have many advantages over open differentials. Limited slip differentials offer more control in tight corners and reduce many road hazards potentially encountered in inclement weather. The invention of limited slip differentials has made it possible to control the drive force that is allocated to each wheel from the engine. The ability to control each wheel makes it easier steer the car when rounding corner and allows for steadier speeds. These benefits are most noticeable in smaller sports cars at high speeds. Limited slip differentials are used in many types of vehicles for a variety of reasons.
- Limited slip differentials offer more control when rounding corners or other situations in which the car may be sliding. When a vehicle rounds a corner, imagine that it is making an arc with the tires---the inside pair of wheels is traveling much slower than the out side pair of wheels. This speed difference can cause drive wheels to get out of sync with each other and force the differential to slip to pair them back up. Limited slip differentials allocate power to meet the current speed requirements of each wheel, offering more control when turning and less wear on the differential. Turning control is one of the most important control factors in a vehicle.
- Due to the increased control that limited slip differentials provide, safety is increased exponentially. When turning around a corner in wet or slippery conditions, if a wheel spins out do to a differential slip, it can cause the vehicle to veer and a driver could possibly lose control. Limited slip helps keep the wheels in check and reduce slippage in inclement conditions. Limited slip can also help the driver recover from a hydroplane in wet road conditions and reduce the chance of a spinout and possible accident.
- Limited slip differentials offer the best power efficiency for sports cars. When sports cars round corners at high speeds, a differential slip can slow the car down considerably. This power loss can be considerable in situations where the driver is trying to achieve high performance from the vehicle. Limited slip also offers a greater amount of traction, which increases the speed and performance of the vehicle.
Do you know how to do this smoke C63 tires while the Car is standing Still?
like in this Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc-w3...eature=related
how to do it?
Off ESP is it ?
then what next ?
09-12-2010, 05:14 PM
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Do you know how to do this smoke C63 tires while the Car is standing Still?
like in this Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc-w3...eature=related
how to do it?
Off ESP is it ?
then what next ?
like in this Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc-w3...eature=related
how to do it?
Off ESP is it ?
then what next ?
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