RE: Torsen Tech

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Dave L writes:
>...
>What does all this data mean? I can make the following 
>conclusions:
>1) the torsen in the 80 quattro has different operating characteristics
>than the torsen in a humvee.
>2) the torsen does indeed allow wheel speed differences when
>operating within it's bias ratio. And the wheel speed differences 
>follow the data points I presented above. It does not *lock* the
>output shafts together where they must rotate at the same speed.
>
>3) ??? Anyone else?
>-
>Dave Lawson

3)  Axle speed differences at a given torque bias ratio due to relative slip 
angles (turning radius) don't affect the chassis dynamics of U or O while 
turning.


Scott Justusson