Types of differentials/Traction aiding devices

[Pat Ford]

Previously, you (Todd....!!) wrote:
> Thanks for the clarification Peter,
> 
> However, when yo mention that 'ARB's can only be used on surfaces with a
> low coefficient of friction

or straight line driving, most drivers don't call straight line stuff
real driving, corners are where the men are seperated from the boys 
  ( ducking for cover 8))

>. That is, off road, or drag racing.'
> 
> Drag racing MOSTLY relies on GETTING TRACTION, whereas a HIGH
> coefficient of friction (Good to GREAT) i.e. traction, is one of the
> primary goals...
> 
> I'm confused about your post...
> 
> Any help?

it's like parttime 4wd you can drive it on dry pavement but cornering is hard 
on driveline parts. My landrover wont turn a corner with the back dif locked. the 
front tires just plow. Ever driven a 3 wheel atc and try to turn sharply without
pinning the back tires?? same thing


> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Todd....
> 
> 
> Peter D. Hipson wrote:
> > 
> > ARB's can only be used on surfaces with a low coefficient of friction. That
> > is, off road, or drag racing. In either of these areas, who cares about
> > mileage! Strong: well, we beat the hell out of them on trails, and they
> > don't break very often. Most common problem is air leaks, etc.
> > 
> > At 04:30 PM 6/2/99 -0700, you wrote:
> > >Can ya do a W.O.T. launch with the button OFF, then turn it on in the
> > >middle of the launch, under FULL TORQUE?
> > >
> > >Just how strong is this unit?
> > >
> > >AND, would a car with one of these air posi's get better gas mileage
> > >with the posi OFF than it would with the air-posi on?
> > >
> > >Just wondrinnnnn.........
> > >
> > >
> > >LATER!
> > >
> > >Todd....!!
> > >
> > >
> > >Frederic Breitwieser wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > The type of posi is NOT dictated by the type of rear it's in or made
> > for. There are limited slip, Torsen and locking differentials made for the
> > Dana 60. If you want to know what type of unit is in the rear you'll have
> > to actually look at it.
> > >>
> > >> And this is not a sarcastic response, either :)
> > >>
> > >> I'd highly recommend an ARB airlocker for this rear.  direct bolt in,
> > >> easy to control with a pushbutton, and totally open when needed.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >> Frederic Breitwieser
> > >> Bridgeport CT 06606
> > >>
> > >> 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
> > >> 1989 HWMMV w/turbocharged 500cid Caddy
> > >> 1975 Dodge D200 Club Cab soon to have 431 stroker + turbos
> > >> 2000 (I hope) Buick GTP (Mid-Engined Sports Car)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > Thanks,
> >         Peter Hipson (founder, NEHOG)
> >         1995 White NA Hummer Wagon
> 
> 

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