limited slip differentials

[Joe Tan <jtan71@xxxxxxxxx>]

Man, This guy needs a lot of help. Anyone?
nobody?, ok then I'll give it a shot.
James,
A limited slip diffrential (LSD) will not add any
power to your car. It will however make better use of
the power you already have. When cornering a car with
an open differencial (non-LSD) the inside wheel will
get too much power and it will smoke your tire thus
wasting your power. With a LSD, the power will be
transfered to the outside wheel where it can make
better use of it and help you power you out off the
corner faster. The only way a LSD will add more
"power" to you car is if the differential is numerical
higher where you would get better off line accleration
in exchange for a nosier ride at highway speed. If you
are looking to add some real HP you will need to do
some engine work or forced induction.

Joe T.
 
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Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 18:59:24 EDT
From: ISsEyM328@domain.elided
Subject: limited slip differentials

Hi bmw-ers,

   I was wondering if i should get the Dinan limited
slip differentials 
to give my '99 328is a boost of hp and torque? i heard
the limited slip 
is also called the "poor man's turbo" because it's
much cheaper and it 
gives a lot more hp and torque then basic bolt-ons.
What do you guys 
think about the slip and should i buy it from Dinan?

James 
99 328is
dinan engine d/l and intake system


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