Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:58:20 -0800
Reply-To: aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
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From: aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Subject: Re: Peloquin experience?
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The Torsen is short for Torque Sensing limited slip and is a gear type that
works in Reverse as well...The clutch pack style is what rare VW models had
in Europe and is what Paul Guard Transmission likes for many racing
applications where one wheel is frequently off the ground, such as autocross
and some track racing. None of the clutch style are made for the VW's that I
know of. From what I have gleaned from customer feedback is that for most of
us with mild off road excursions and sand and snow, the Torsed works
well...(maybe even slicker than snake snot).....Its what my Quantum syncro
and most Audi's use for the center diff to distribute the power as
needed...Plus the locker for those times that you screw up and go ooops, I'm
stuck..
Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "--------" <VW4X4@verizon.net>
To: "aatransaxle" <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: Peloquin experience?
> I'm still trying to figure out if this is a Torsion type LSD or some
> type of clutch pack. IF its a torsion, does it work when backing up,
> like going in reverse?
>
> Joe. W
>
> aatransaxle wrote:
>
>> In MY opinion (and I'm stickin to it) is that any LSD setup is a great &
>> wonderful improvement over a stock 1wd setup. It adds a pile more
>> traction
>> capability and likely will keep you moving as the "other" wheel gets
>> traction when the RR spins...
>> I get calls all the time about adding lockers to 2wd or non locker rigs
>> (front and rears both). The factory stuff inside the trans is not
>> available. You still have to have the case modified and the vacuum stuff
>> to
>> operate it all. No its not an inexpensive retrofit...Yes, the trans ( or
>> fnt
>> diff) has to come out and apart and the vac switch & stuff has to be
>> installed. I suppose it would be advantageous to look into another way of
>> operating it all, but I haven't figured out a logical way .
>> I am in the process of making sure all the pieces are available for a
>> retrofit.
>> The question remains is "how advantageous is the locker for most of
>> us"...My personal feeling is that most of us..just want one
>> Daryl of AA Transaxle
>> (425) 788-4070
>> aatransaxle.com
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lee Peterson" <iridewheelies@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 7:17 AM
>> Subject: Re: Peloquin experience?
>>
>>
>>> Daryl,
>>>
>>> Do you think that the Peloquin locking LSD would be a good upgrade for a
>>> Syncro without the factory locker? Does it directly replace the vw
>>> factory
>>> locker diff or could I use aftermarket parts for the switch, actuator
>>> ect.
>>> I don't have any of the factory locker parts. No switch, no panel, no
>>> vacuum reservoir. I'm hoping the Peloquin locker setup would be an
>>> easier
>>> way to go than a stock retrofit.
>>>
>>> Of course this also leads me to ask if it would be more affordable to
>>> install the Peloquin locking LSD in a front diff than to use the factory
>>> locking diff and vw factory parts?
>>>
>>> Locking LSD front and rear, wow.
>>>
>>> Lee
>>> 89 Syncro, no lockers :-(
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/15/07, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have installed over 30 some LSD's from 1995077in various 2 and 4wd
>>>> vanagons...(frnts and rears)..not to mention all the Jetta's , etc thru
>>>> the
>>>> years. Have done some Quaiffe warranty jobs , but no Peloquin problems
>>>> in
>>>> 6
>>>> or 7 yrs.
>>>> Always asking for feedback on them in various driving conditions and so
>>>> far
>>>> nothing but good reports.
>>>> Soon there will be a locking LSD version available...spendy, but the
>>>> best
>>>> of
>>>> all worlds in my opinion.
>>>> Daryl of AA Transaxle
>>>> (425) 788-4070
>>>> aatransaxle.com
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Pat Little" <redtail@CABLESPEED.COM>
>>>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 1:31 PM
>>>> Subject: Peloquin experience?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about the
>>>> > Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the
>>>> Vanagon
>>>> > gearbox. http://www.peloquins.com/
>>>> >
>>>> > Does anyone have experience with one of these devices? It seems to me
>>>> > it
>>>> > might solve the Vanagon traction problem. My tranny is going to need
>>>> > rebuilding soon, and if it does the trick I might just want to get a
>>>> > Peloquin installed while they have the thing torn apart.
>>>> >
>>>> > Also, what is a "half syncro"?
>>>> >
>>>> > Pat Little
>>>> > Seattle
>>>> > '90 Westy
>>>>
>>
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