Two wheel burnout on open diff?

[spongertwo22]

Why do two wheels burnout on a completely open differential?

 

[berty1979]

Because the torque distributed to the driven wheels is the same (or very close to equal).
This is assuming your burnout is in a straight line of course^^^

 

[salikriaz]

But wouldnt it be better with a locked diff since it'l be..well... locked

 

[NjLowrider]

Yes in a straight line both wheels will spin because each have the same traction. In a turn an open diff will break loose the inside tire.

 

[spongertwo22]

Because the torque distributed to the driven wheels is the same (or very close to equal).
This is assuming your burnout is in a straight line of course^^^

doesnt that apply to a diff that has some lock to it? what about a completely open diff. For example the Lotus elan s1 "62. Stock it didnt have posi traction or anything like that. So shouldnt just one wheel spin?

 

[NjLowrider]

No even a completely open diff will spin 2 tires in a straight line. Its only when your turning or stuck in the mud that 1 tire will spin.

 

[berty1979]

spongertwo22
doesnt that apply to a diff that has some lock to it? what about a completely open diff. For example the Lotus elan s1 "62. Stock it didnt have posi traction or anything like that. So shouldnt just one wheel spin?

No sir, you are confusing it for a limited slip differential while turning I believe. Completely open in a straight line will do what I described.

 

[Niop]

In the real world, usually only one tire will spin with an open diff. But in GT5 while going in a straight line, it calculates equal resistance for both wheels and makes them both spin. GT5 doesn't factor in things like the chassis twisting.

 

[berty1979]

Or uneven surfaces 👍

 

[spongertwo22]

Got it, thanks guys.