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Old 02-22-2007, 11:51 PM
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The percentage number in an LSD refers to the amount of torque applied from the faster (slipping) wheel to the slower (wheel with traction) thereby limiting slip. The higher the percentage, the more tire wear you will see on the inside wheel during cornering, because the tire will slip as it attempts to counteract the LSD's tendency to drive both wheels at the same speed. Higher percentages also increase over steer in slippery conditions and under steer in dry (good traction) conditions. Of course for straight-line acceleration a higher number puts more horsepower to the pavement.

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