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Old 07-07-2006, 05:12 PM
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is it possible to get posi track (front wheels spin at the same time instead of alternating) or is it already like that??
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Yeah, I know for a fact that Phantom Grip makes an LSD for our cars.

I believe its a worthwhile if you plan on doing a little auto-x/road racing.

I dont know of anyone else off the top of my head though.

EDIT: Ive done a little research, and the Phantom Grip is just a kit that changes the OEM diff to LSD.

Quaife doesnt make a replacement for our car.




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wouldnt that kill you handling? but you could always just weld the diff together
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Well, not really.

This is what I surmise a LSD does.

It slips in the corners, allowing the cars wheels to spin at different speeds "indepent" of one another.

In straight aways it acts like a locker rear end you would find on many RWD drag cars, locking up, providing full torque to both wheels equally.

Someone correct me if im wrong.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wouldnt that kill you handling? but you could always just weld the diff together</TD></TR></TABLE>
O yea
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wouldnt that kill you handling? but you could always just weld the diff together</TD></TR></TABLE>

Welding would kill your cornering, because that's a permanent lock. LSD's provide a stronger connection than open differentials, but not so strong as to permanently lock the axles, like welding does.
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Welding wouldnt only kill your cornering, you'd probably snap a driveshaft before long.

Welding=bad idea
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you guys are correct about the lsd but he is asking about posi trac
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LSD = Limited slip, therefore is DOES slip during cornering


Posi = Go back to domestics:, we call is LSD here.


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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you guys are correct about the lsd but he is asking about posi trac</TD></TR></TABLE>

Since the construction of a Posi-Trac is relatively identical to an LSD, this comment is unnecessary. Both use clutch packs, and they both have the same overall desired effect. Oh, and a "Posi-Trac" is an LSD with an alternate name from GMC.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by toyomatt84 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Since the construction of a Posi-Trac is relatively identical to an LSD, this comment is unnecessary. Both use clutch packs, and they both have the same overall desired effect. Oh, and a "Posi-Trac" is an LSD with an alternate name from GMC.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dont care what everybody else says about you Matt, youre alright.

Posi-Trac is a GM name. In the import world its a Limited Slip. same principal, different "brand"
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Red_EMII &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I dont care what everybody else says about you Matt, youre alright.

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UHHH OHH DONT TELL HIM WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING!!!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18a_CRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">UHHH OHH DONT TELL HIM WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

I couldn't imagine what kind things you've been saying.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Red_EMII &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dont care what everybody else says about you Matt, youre alright.

Posi-Trac is a GM name. In the import world its a Limited Slip. same principal, different "brand"</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks, bud.
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my apologies you guys i thought positrac was where both rear wheels receive power 100% of the time
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my apologies you guys i thought positrac was where both rear wheels receive power 100% of the time</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, see, on a domestic RWD, car, a posi trac does just that. As well as a limited slip does that on a domestic.

Its just a name. But on our FWD, you technically can get "positrac", Its always called LSD. Same thing, different name.
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gotcha thanks for explaining that
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my apologies you guys i thought positrac was where both rear wheels receive power 100% of the time</TD></TR></TABLE>

What you're thinking of, is a Locked Differential. There's a few companies out there making them, but they're mainly for a couple applications, Rock Crawling and Mud Bogging.
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well you gotta forgive me i am from ga haha i see what y'all are talking about now
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well you gotta forgive me i am from ga haha i see what y'all are talking about now </TD></TR></TABLE>

Just got to ask first, before stating things as though they're facts, and you'll be fine.
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