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madwilly240 · 03-24-2003, 04:50 PM

Okay, I'm reading all about differentials on howstuffworks.com.

They say that on an open differential... both wheels are delivered the same amount of torque all the time, but if you are offroading, and one of your wheels goes in the air, then you will get stuck, and that wheel will just spin and spin. I dont get this, because if both wheels are getting the same amount of torque, wouldn't the grounded wheel spin and get you out of there?

Also, what are the drag racing advantages to a LSD, what does viscous mean, what year 240's came with viscous, and am I the only idiot that doesnt get this?

03-24-2003, 04:50 PM	#1
madwilly240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: na Age: 39 Posts: 331 Trader Rating: (0)	differentials are complex.... someone help Okay, I'm reading all about differentials on howstuffworks.com. They say that on an open differential... both wheels are delivered the same amount of torque all the time, but if you are offroading, and one of your wheels goes in the air, then you will get stuck, and that wheel will just spin and spin. I dont get this, because if both wheels are getting the same amount of torque, wouldn't the grounded wheel spin and get you out of there? Also, what are the drag racing advantages to a LSD, what does viscous mean, what year 240's came with viscous, and am I the only idiot that doesnt get this?