posi and limited?
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From: San Mateo, Ca. (Bay Area)
from what I understand, posi-traction is when both rear wheels spin equal no matter what, as if they are welded together where the two axles meet. Meaning no matter what, both wheels are going to spin equal rotation. I think only drag-strip cars use this? Limited slip, allows one wheel to spin greater or less than the other while still applying power to both wheels. Better in situations where you will be turning. Let's say you are making a right hand turn, the left wheel will be rotating more, limited slip lets both wheels get power.
I dunno if that makes sense to you? Maybe someone else can give you a more simplified (or technical) explanation?
I dunno if that makes sense to you? Maybe someone else can give you a more simplified (or technical) explanation?
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From: Richmond,VA
Originally posted by StrikesTwice
from what I understand, posi-traction is when both rear wheels spin equal no matter what, as if they are welded together where the two axles meet. Meaning no matter what, both wheels are going to spin equal rotation. I think only drag-strip cars use this? Limited slip, allows one wheel to spin greater or less than the other while still applying power to both wheels. Better in situations where you will be turning. Let's say you are making a right hand turn, the left wheel will be rotating more, limited slip lets both wheels get power.
I dunno if that makes sense to you? Maybe someone else can give you a more simplified (or technical) explanation?
from what I understand, posi-traction is when both rear wheels spin equal no matter what, as if they are welded together where the two axles meet. Meaning no matter what, both wheels are going to spin equal rotation. I think only drag-strip cars use this? Limited slip, allows one wheel to spin greater or less than the other while still applying power to both wheels. Better in situations where you will be turning. Let's say you are making a right hand turn, the left wheel will be rotating more, limited slip lets both wheels get power.
I dunno if that makes sense to you? Maybe someone else can give you a more simplified (or technical) explanation?