It'll feel completely different from your quaife, but you'll grow to like
it IF you're just racing with it. There's no care and feeding other than
shimming carefully as usual, and use good oil in your diff. They lock with
a bang, the first time you feel it you'll think it's busted. Just keep on
the throttle and you'll be a happy camper. Having driven a fair amount
with both, I'd say Quaife diffs are perfect for smooth drivers and lockers
are great for those who like to stand on it. "Smooth" is not an
appellation I'm used to.
By the way, speaking of not smooth, Peyote is featured in BS Levy's column
in British Sports Car this month, along with Bob Yarwood's Ladybird, and
Seattle International Raceway. Burt gives a great description of driving
SIR, which does indeed scare the pants off a lot of folks (me included) at
the same time that it charms them. It's one of my favorite tracks, nice to
see Burt treat it so well.
-----Original Message-----
From: Gt6steve@aol.com [mailto:Gt6steve@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 7:07 AM
To: FOT@autox.team.net
Cc: Vintage-race@autox.team.net
Subject: No-spin diff
Amici,
I've got an old "no spin" diff for the Triumph as was sold by the
Competitions department. A Detroit Locker I think. Can anyone offer any
tips on the care and feeding of this thing? How about driving with it?
Will
the racing line be affected by it locking and unlocking? Will it feel and
behave noticably different than my Quaife?
Thanx in advance, Steve
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