Limited Slip Differential - RWD Cars

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boombexus

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This is for rear wheel drive cars only.

Initial determines how quickly the lock comes in when power is applied to the axles.

Acceleration determines the balance of axle lock when power is applied. Too high a setting on the rear will induce over steer exiting high-speed corners. Too high on the front will induce understeer exiting the same corners.

Deceleration adjustment will ensure both drive-axles resist rotation equally. It is most effective in controlling high torque, rear wheel drive cars when entering a tight corner from high speed.


entering low-speed corners:
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Problem: Underseer
Solution:
Initial: low
Accel: --
Decel: low

Problem: Oversteer
Solution:
Initial: high
Accel: --
Decel: high

exiting low-speed corners:
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Problem: Underseer
Solution:
Initial: low
Accel: low
Decel: --

Problem: Oversteer
Solution:
Initial: high
Accel: high
Decel: --

entering med/high-speed corners:
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Problem: Underseer
Solution:
Initial: low
Accel: --
Decel: slightly low

Problem: Oversteer
Solution:
Initial: high
Accel: --
Decel: slightly high

exiting med/high speed corners:
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Problem: Underseer
Solution:
Initial: low
Accel: slightly low
Decel: --

Problem: Oversteer
Solution:
Initial: high
Accel: slightly high
Decel: --
 
I've also heard that Initial is more of a base value for the other two values. 30/20/20 would be equal to 10/40/40. I'm not sure which version is correct;if anyone has a definative answer please share it.
 
good to know! ittl make rally d' umbria and the second part of the other italian special condition event mucheasier in my rx-8 or delorean!
 
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