If you want to understand diffs better, I would start by reading the

 

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Hi All

First time post, so hope Iam on topic

Can anyone point me at some links that describes the way the torque is split in an open differential. I know its normally 50/50 but I need info on what happens under +ve and -ve slip ratios. If anyone knows how it works or any links that may help that would be great.

Thanks for your time.

Chris

 

Hi Chris. Welcome to the board.


You could try this link

 

Chris,

Here is another link for you to look at. It may be of more use than the first one.

 

Many thanks for the links guys I have had 3 days fo searching the web for anything other than basic principles of a diff. The Torsen white paper is handy but still lacks the basic knowledge I need to model the diff.

Guess I need to ask around a little more
Thanks for the help.

 

West Racing?

Woking??

What you need is traction control, not diff theories.......