Date:         Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:06:01 -0800
Reply-To:     aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
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From:         aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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The reports I am getting (an personal exp) is that you have more than one
wheel getting traction means that you can go further without getting
stuck..As long as you are gentle with the throttle.. The clutch pack style
limited slip is definately better for keeping both wheels turning evenly in
ice and letting the van stay in a straight line...but you can't buy that
type of diff...So the torque biasing style is all we have. And it works
soooo much better than the stock setup.The van going up a washboard gravel
road make is much smoother too. Less wheel hopping.
There is a locking version of the LSD coming out very soon. I have gotten
mounts made as well to put a syncro into a 2wd for those who need a granny
gear with the locker..too many choices.
Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow


> Jim Akiba wrote:
>> it's pretty subjective as to if it's a good idea or not.. what are your
>> goals?
>
> In my case, I was looking for better low speed traction on slick winter
> surfaces.  Actually, I haven't had any real problems using Hakkapeliitta
> C2 or CQ tires (C2s on one van and CQs on another).  Long grades are
> still problematic, though, without studs or chains.
>
> Mike