[Spridgets] WAS: Cadillac NOW: Torque sensing LSD

[Deikis, John G]

English was not my first language, however...

I have a Phantom Grip in my Midget, which the magician of Soddy-Daisy
described as a "torque sensing" device. I think he said the Phantom Grip
clutches will send power to the wheel with the most grip as long as
there is torque transfer to each of the two driven wheels. BUT, I think
he also said, if the inside wheel lifts, there is no more resistance and
therefore no more limited slip action.

I put the thing in.  I know what it looks like.  Can anyone explain to
me how it works or lead me to a URL that has a good description?


-----Original Message-----
From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 1:48 PM
To: Daniel1312 at aol.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Cadillac

>>Kind of a contradiction though I guess she meant Torsen or LSD

Here we go again?

There were two types of LSDs available in Miatas, viscous and Torsen.
Early
models had optional viscous LSDs.  In 94, the Torsen LSD was an option.
If there is some terminology I am unaware of then maybe it is a
contradiction.  But, I assume LSD means "Limited Slip Differential" and
Torsen means "Torque Sensing".  I guess LSD can be a stand alone term
(noun)
but I think Torsen as more of an adjective.  "Torsen LSD" seems proper
to
me.  "Torsen LSD" is a common term among the Miata crowds.  I think you
can
have a Torsen transfer case but maybe transfer case and differential are
the
same thing?  I'm no author and I did get my poorest marks in English,
despite some really good professors.
Again, if I am wrong, enlighten me.  A wise man welcomes correction.
I'm
not wise yet, but working on it.
Cheers,
Derf