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Thread: Limited Slip = limited traction?

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05-30-2004, 06:03 PM

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For straight-line traction, I've found the stock open diff to be pretty good at evenly distributing torque between the front wheels. The equal length driveshafts no doubt contribute by eliminating torque changes due to suspension travel.

That said, I've driven LSD-equipped MCS and they offer much better acceleration when coming out of a corner. There was a great article in last month's GRM that compared the different types and brands of differentials in detail.

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