Open differential question
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
Open differential question
Question.
When you burn out in an open differential, is it always a certain wheel that burns out. Every time I burn out in place, my passenger side unsticks. Is there a reason it does it with the passenger side and not the driver's side?
Thanks, just trying to build up a little knowledge.
When you burn out in an open differential, is it always a certain wheel that burns out. Every time I burn out in place, my passenger side unsticks. Is there a reason it does it with the passenger side and not the driver's side?
Thanks, just trying to build up a little knowledge.
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Torque unloads the passenger side tire allowing it to loose traction. Once it looses traction, most of the power goes to that side. Even with a posi or locker, there is torque unloading and in high HP situations, certain measures need to be taken so the car launches straight.
