[Spridgets] WAS: Cadillac NOW: Torque sensing LSD

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Thu Jun 21 12:53:07 MDT 2007


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On 6/21/07, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
>
> 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
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