How to tune the LSD and transmission?

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Still don't fully understand the concept of tuning the LSD and transmission (more than just the 'top speed' setting'). I somewhat get the LSD, usually setting it up with:
Torque - value less than 10
Acceleration - value less than 40 or 30 depending on the car's torque and power
Deceleration - value less than 10

Transmission I usually just set up the gears to make a nice arc across the screen.

Don't know if I'm adjusting them right or not. Could use some lame-mans explanations for them too.
 
How I believe the LSD works;

Initial Torque
- The higher this setting is, the more easily the LSD will lock and the more responsive acceleration will be. The lower it is, the more slowly the LSD will take affect. Increasing the Initial Torque will accentuate the handling peculiarities of a vehicle's drivetrain layout. Therefore, oversteer will be increased in RWD cars and understeer will be increased in FWD cars. Although this improves traction in both cases, it will make turning more difficult. As such, initial torque adjustments should be made with the desired handling requirements in mind.

Acceleration Sensitivity
- The acceleration setting governs the effectiveness of the LSD when stepping on the accelerator and the stronger it is, the more drive power is transmitted to the wheels and the more quickly the car will be able to clear corners. However, this will also accenuate any handling peculiararities, and getting the car to point in the direction needed to exit the corner may require some skill.

Deceleration Sensitivity
- The deceleration setting governs the effectiveness of the LSD when the accelerator is released. The stronger it is, the more stable it will be upon entry into a corner while braking. This allows you to go into the turn very fast, because you can keep braking longer than you would otherwise. However, this makes turning more difficult and is only recommended for advanced drivers who are skilled at compensating for initial understeer.

Transmission I'm still not 100% sure with.
 

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