M Factory LSD

[big al 83]

Is it possible to tell if the diff is working properly?
If I jack the front end off the ground and turn one wheel by hand should the other one turn?

 

[hippy43]

What makes you think it's not working properly?

 

[tom83]

With my Wavetrac LSD, when both front wheels are off the ground, if I turn one wheel, the opposite wheel will turn the same way.

 

[big al 83]

What makes you think it's not working properly?

Well I cant feel any difference when coming out of corners and in the wet it still understeers like mad!

 

[WillST220]

They don't work in the wet mate, works on grip. I have the M factory LSD, and you can feel it working when you turn in and hit the throttle. Its like a biting feeling, and it just grips 'again'. Obviously tyres are a factor, with grip levels. I'll go into the corner pretty hot, then gradually increase my throttle as I go round the bend. Sometimes, it shocks me how well mine grips. Find a quiet carpark and have a play.

 

[big al 83]

What geometry settings are you running?

 

[WillST220]

Iirc 1.7 degrees on front, 1 degree on the back.

 

[Cosmic_Chi]

Have to agree with WillST220, it dont work unless you stamp on the throttle, its needs drive to work

 

[WillST220]

Takes a bit of getting used to- goes against what you feel is right in your head when your in the bend. Naturally I want to back off, but no, hit the throttle and you get pulled around and spat out the other side! Worth every penny!

 

[big al 83]

Maybe I need to experiment a little.
The cars going in tomorrow to get the geo. setup.
Going to go.....
1.5 deg neg front
1.25 deg neg rear
1.5 mm toe out front
1 mm toe in rear

Both toe settings are total.

 

[big al 83]

Tried a standing start burnout on a quiet road and it left 2 lovely black lines.

Must be working then.

 

[WillST220]

Yes, that's the trick!

 

[tom83]

Did you do it with the steering wheel turned slightly?

 

[big al 83]

No, straight ahead.