View Poll Results: Term for limited Slip Rear
Limited Slip
7
53.85%
Positraction (posi)
6
46.15%
Open
0
0%
I don't know
0
0%
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A limited slip rear is called limited slip for a reason. It provides traction to one wheel and only that one wheel until it begins to slip, loose traction, and then transfers some of the power to the other wheel. When the slipping is over it resumes giving full power to only the one wheel. A posi provides power to both at all times. An open unit provides power to one wheel only at all times.
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A limited slip rear is called limited slip for a reason. It provides traction to one wheel and only that one wheel until it begins to slip, loose traction, and then transfers some of the power to the other wheel. When the slipping is over it resumes giving full power to only the one wheel. A posi provides power to both at all times. An open unit provides power to one wheel only at all times.
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Posi and limited slip differential are interchangeable terms right? depending how you use the term. Meaning that that they have they have either mechanical, electrical, or vacuum clutches that allow the gears to slip in different situations? which differs from fully locked? am I in the ballpark?
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Posi and limited slip differential are interchangeable terms right? depending how you use the term. Meaning that that they have they have either mechanical, electrical, or vacuum clutches that allow the gears to slip in different situations? which differs from fully locked? am I in the ballpark?
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