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Originally Posted by jspeedm
agreed. i'm just saying that when this happens, a helical acts as an open diff and you can't use the ebrake trick. and before anyone says anything. i know, set up your suspension properly. this is just a hypothetical to make a point.
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The only point that I would bring across is that a mega tight stiff suspension in most cases is not needed. Infact if you want to initiate a drift sooner at lower rates of speed you will want to have a much softer suspension. Roughly around a 6/4 spring rate on average and then depending on dampening deal with the spring rates from that point (possibly a 8/6 spring rate, but anything lower is actually much more comfortable for an HLSD to perform).
Unless you are a formula drift lisenced pro on a smooth track more than likely will a 2way diff, with a stiff 12/10 or 10/8 spring rate suspension would be needed.
On a practicle level most novice amature drifters aren't exceeding crazy 90 MPH speeds in the middle of a drift in which a tight suspension would be needed for higher G forces. Most tracks I go on I'm barely exceeding 65MPH and having a softer suspension has actually been more effective in making cleaner drifts, regardless of the slight body role. A softer suspension I find more effective for touge, mild drifting, auto x, and grip, I tend to like the suspension to utilize it's chassis geometry rather than leaving it so stiff that manuverability has decreased. This is why in most cases an HLSD is better than most diffs on the market, especially for it's price, it's the best bargain.
Anyone telling you that a super slammed ,mega tight spring rate is the way to go is a straight jackass poser IMO, and truely hasen't spent time on the track or on the touge.
In other words if you know how to build your suspension to your chassis's geometry, a helical for the price kicks serious ass.