Anyone know if these have lsd?

Cheers,
Mark.

 

..and why we are on the subject what does "LIVE REAR AXLE"?

 

No they don't have an lsd all they do is spin the inside rear wheel unless you are brutal with them I don't rate the low speed handling on them having driven one a few times.

 

That I can answer...

Live rear axle = beam axle, wheel at either end, whole axle is sprung / moving, drive is within the axle. as is the diff.

Independant rear suspension = no axle, each wheel is attached to suspension, (and driveshafts), diff is mounted on the car, wheels go up and down independantly.

IRS = less unsprung weight = better ride, particularly over rough surfaces.
(In very simplistic terms. It's not really as cut'n'dried as all that...)


- Mark.

[Edited by sempers - 6/17/2003 12:18:04 PM]

 

Cheers Paul.

Damn. Mate has an mx-5, same prob.

WHY?????

 

Mark

Mx5 1.8iS has a LSD as standard I think, the std 1.8 and 1.6's dont

As for the elise I never had any trouble with inside rears spinning, I ran 225's and LSS and the thing was glued to the road in the dry. (not so much fun in the wet mind)

Rgds
Neil

 

Problem is ya can't do donuts very well without an LSD

Seriously, I'm wanting something that's fluid, fun, and most of all INVOLVING to drive, not necessarily stupidly fast. I don't need (in fact, I'd rather not have) massive levels of grip. I like driving in the wet 'cos it's slippery

Tried westfields, too civilised. Was expecting something more akin to a racing car...

Considered a classic, but it's a lot of money for an old car, don't have a garage, and fancy something I can just drive. (capable mechanic, but hate having to do it...)

- Mark.

 

Mark


If a Westy is to civilised, then an elise will seem like a Rolls Royce !!!!

Rgds

Neil

 

Sempers, how about a Porsche 944 or 968?

Edited to say E30 M3 too!

They don't make em like they used to!

[Edited by davyboy - 6/17/2003 7:39:29 PM]

 

You can fit an LSD gearbox to an Elise quite easily/cheaply