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  Jan. 20, 2011 9:35 a.m. emodspitfire New Reader

  You folks out there running Subies or Miatas with VLSDs... (Or any other production application.)

  Whaddya think of 'em?

  May application will be exclusively on pavement, (Dry, I hope).

  Ready set....GO

  Rog

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  Jan. 20, 2011 9:44 a.m. That idiot who can't spell SuperDork

  Not really on topic but we made a viscous limited slip differential for the UAH Moonbuggy. It kinda worked.

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  Jan. 20, 2011 10:17 a.m. WilberM3 HalfDork

  we had a vlsd in our e30 for a little bit and though it worked and generally was very smooth, on uneven grip surfaces it felt a little like it didnt know what to do, at least compared to a tight clutch type. i didnt get much seat time to really get to know it like i know the clutch type though. it was much better than open.

  Dave

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  Jan. 20, 2011 11:07 a.m. foxtrapper SuperDork

  For most people and most driving, I think they are probably the best of all the worlds.

  They are completly open for normal driving, letting the vehicle feel completely normal and doscile.
  

  When you start spinning a tire, the viscous balance kicks in smoothly and gently, powering the other side (a bit), and moving you along. Very nice.
  

  Not #1 for hard core or racing applications. But very nice for normal or even spirited street driving.
  

  I've got one in my Miata, and a friend had one in his Nissan.

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