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#555 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [fintail] by ateixeira

Dec 08, 2011 (8:57 am)

Replying to: fintail (Dec 07, 2011 6:03 pm)
More and more we're seeing e-Diffs. I was happy to see they went mechanical and even made it standard.
 
FWIW it's common for Subaru. Not sure on Toy/Lex to be honest. The IS-F has one, dunno about the rest. Probably e-Diff.

#556 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [ateixeira] by xwesx

Dec 08, 2011 (11:07 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 08, 2011 8:57 am)
I really don't like the e-diff. At least, I don't think I do (is this part of the VDC?). If I don't end up getting an Impreza to replace my Escort, I'll use some of my Subaru Bucks to get a LSD from an '08 Forester or Outback to replace the open diff in my Forester. It simply makes for more enjoyment.

#557 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [xwesx] by ateixeira

Dec 08, 2011 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Dec 08, 2011 11:07 am)
Yep, usually brake-based, applying selective pressure to either side of the axle to transfer power.
 
I'm happy my Miata has a real Torsen, and stability control is nowhere in sight.

#558 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [ateixeira] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 08, 2011 (3:36 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 08, 2011 2:33 pm)
I just keep mine off permanently---I even bought a wiring kit that does that as the default upon starting the car. I can turn TC on again though if necessary. I also have POSI.

#559 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [Mr_Shiftright] by xwesx

Dec 08, 2011 (4:04 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 08, 2011 3:36 pm)
Interesting. I'd love to have that option! The Forester always defaults to VDC on. Of course, I don't remember that until the first time I want to slide through a curve on the road at 60 and the damn car about kills me by trying to correct for a skid that I'm already correcting. Talk about a kill-joy.

#560 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [xwesx] by ateixeira

Dec 09, 2011 (8:22 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Dec 08, 2011 4:04 pm)
I realize it's mandated now, but the Forester didn't need it. Just stay on the throttle and power shifts to the front axle, pulling you out of the skid. Fairly easy and controllable tail wagging in snow.

#561 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [ateixeira] by xwesx

Dec 09, 2011 (11:26 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 09, 2011 8:22 am)
I completely agree. I love the 50/50 power split on the manual Forester. It makes the car highly controllable... but a rear LSD would make it even better.

#562 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [xwesx] by ateixeira

Dec 09, 2011 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Dec 09, 2011 11:26 am)
Yeah, give it a little more forward momentum before the rears break out. The S models had a viscous rear LSD. Optimized for snow, obviously, not track days.

#563 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [ateixeira] by xwesx

Dec 09, 2011 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 09, 2011 12:40 pm)
I either give it a little more momentum as I go into the turn, or I abruptly shift the weight of the vehicle toward the outside of the turn. Either method usually results in the rear starting to slide, but the latter certainly provides the more consistent result (but is not nearly as subtle). The momentum method sometimes just results in understeer if I give it too much momentum too early.
 
Snow is what I need. I don't think the Forester would make much of a track car unless I planned to do a massive overhaul and make it an STi! Although....

#564 of 610 Re: Sarcasm on... [xwesx] by ateixeira

Dec 12, 2011 (11:44 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Dec 09, 2011 4:07 pm)
The 09+ are taller and have more body roll.
 
Wrong type of vehicle for the track. Maybe Rally Cross.
 
Hon, can I borrow the keys?

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