Some have added a locking diff from the Syncro to the RWD transmission. This gives you some control over when to switch from 1WD to 2WD. Chris S. '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/ '01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg 1-888-VW-PARTS <- Recommended Expert Vanagon Part Source ----- Original Message ---- From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Saturday, November 3, 2007 11:12:44 AM Subject: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
Loren Busch wrote: > Far more likely to cause severe reaction on snow or ice is a limited slip differential, that will > make a car jump all over the place (ask me how I know). I've been considering having limited slip added when I have my transmission rebuilt. I live in Maine where snow and ice is the norm much of the year. It sounds like you're saying this isn't a good idea. Care to explain your experiences? (Experience is what you get when you were expecting something else) Mike
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