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From: BillDentin@aol.com
Full-name: BillDentin
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:10:42 EDT
Subject: Re: welded difs
To: mwilder@top.monad.net
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In a message dated 07/20/2001 11:03:08 AM Central Daylight Time,
mwilder@top.monad.net writes:
> So what's the opinion on welding the differential. I know atleast one
> sprite autocrossing regionally has his welded. How does it affect handling?
> I was thinking it might be kinda tough on the axles on my 4a live axle.
> After reading some of the recent posts on the Detroit lockers it sounds like
> it would be a better choice for Auto-x than the Quafe but welding it solid
> would definitely keep the inside from spinning.
>
>
Experienced TR racers argue about this all the time. Some say "Do it!", some
say, "Don't!". The ones that say "Do It." claim that what's the difference
if one wheel is sliding. I side with those who say "Don't do it." I have
come to that conclusion after years of helping push cars with welded rear
ends. When you push them, you get to see what they are constantly up
against, and the fact that it is not a good fix.
Bill Dentinger
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