poor mans edl, was torsen test redux

[Graham Thackrah]

Hi Huw, Dave etal

Huw: "applying the info in the paragrpahs below, it seems that the torsen
owner
stuck with the front of their car on the proverbial "zero traction" ice
(or teflon?  rollers?), could apply their brakes lightly to reduce spin up
front and generate some torque, which might then allow for some motion of
the car?  In other words, apply the brakes to "go"!

Correct me if I'm wrong..."

Dave: "that's correct.  what you describe is effectively poor man's edl in
operation."

I've often wondered that!! Seeing cross-axled rwd vans on the steep
driveway up to my old flat I often thought about suggesting putting on the
hand brake to see if they could get moving again, I also got my 90q in the
same situation and used the diff locks to get me out but thought later
that I could have put the brakes on instead (using a bit of heel and toe
technique whilst slipping the clutch) to see if it gave me some traction,
anyone on the list actually tried it to see if it works?

Cheerio,

Graham.