Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:01:53 -0700
Reply-To: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
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Troy, if it brings you happiness, well that's more than you could ask.
I love the idea of limited slip. I'm with you there, but I think
what's going to happen here is a sword fight over which is better,
limited slip or locker, when the two are different and should not be
compared, though they are close........
I do want to point out that 'most lockers' do not lock up from lack of
use, but rather, it is the vacuum actuator and related linkage that
locks up from lack of use (not without exception, of course, as we are
talking about moving, mechanical parts.)
Miguel
On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> <<Yeah,=A0though Troy's point needs to be well taken about Quaife style (Pelo=
> quin being the biggest oldest ripoff of such) differentials.=A0 They are to=
> rque biasing, but you still need traction with both wheels.=A0 Not a lot, b=
> ut some.=A0 If one wheel is in the air, it ain't a locker and you won't mov=
> e; you will with a full locker, you might even with a strong clutch pack li=
> mited slip, but not with a Quaife.=A0 But for general purpose slick or high=
> power low grip conditions, the one's I've had in FWD VWs have been very ni=
> ce.>>
>
> I can say that I researched the differential before purchase, so was pretty well aware of what I was getting into. A locker would be wonderful in some situations, but not very practical around town. I think most lockers cease up from lack of use-- very common from what I understand. Generally, one of the back wheels has a little bit of traction and if it doesn't, a trick I learned and that has been mentioned on the list as well, is to pull up on the emergency brake a few clicks and you would be amazed at the situations you can get out of. So far, I have not found a spot where I've been stuck. Granted, I'm not doing a lot of off road stuff. Considering the age of these vehicles, to have this option available I think is wonderful. Yes, it would be nice if the differential would completely lock, but I'm just glad this option is available. $1200 is expensive I guess, but in the grander scheme of what I've put into the van, not all that much. I think anyone who has a roadworthy vehicle that is reliable is up around 20 grand, and I'm sure quite a few list members are above that figure. I love this van and it brings me and my girlfriend lots of joy every summer, so I think it's money well invested. No regrets at this point.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Troy
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