Base 370z Differential Question

PRSMESA24 · 05-11-2009, 08:02 PM

correct me if im wrong but i believe an open diff. still turns both rear wheels but it constantly supplies the same power Vs. LSD that transfers the power to the wheel with better traction. right ??

I can live with that, just the thaught of one wheel drive with a sports car makes me uneasy.

ChrisSlicks · 05-11-2009, 09:23 PM

An open differential transfers power equally if there is equal traction, however that is seldom the case and you'll easily get a one wheel peel exiting a corner.

The viscous LSD in the sport isn't great but it's better than an open diff.

ejrives · 06-06-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PRSMESA24

correct me if im wrong but i believe an open diff. still turns both rear wheels but it constantly supplies the same power Vs. LSD that transfers the power to the wheel with better traction. right ??

I can live with that, just the thaught of one wheel drive with a sports car makes me uneasy.

The easiest way to tell if you have an open diff , is put the rear on jack stands, and turn one tire, if the other tire spins the opposite direction , it's an open diff ; if it turns int he same, it's got a LSD.

Note that Helical limited slip, is different ; it only biases torque and is common on FWD cars.

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PRSMESA24 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm beach Gardens, Fl Posts: 13 Drives: 03 350z daytona blue Rep Power: 18	correct me if im wrong but i believe an open diff. still turns both rear wheels but it constantly supplies the same power Vs. LSD that transfers the power to the wheel with better traction. right ?? I can live with that, just the thaught of one wheel drive with a sports car makes me uneasy.

05-11-2009, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	An open differential transfers power equally if there is equal traction, however that is seldom the case and you'll easily get a one wheel peel exiting a corner. The viscous LSD in the sport isn't great but it's better than an open diff.