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There may be a good reason as to why manufacturers were reluctant in offering limited-slip differentials in front-drive vehicles. In a worst case scenario where an inexperienced driver was to apply too much acceleration around a wet or icey curved road, both front wheels could break loose from roadway traction, causing the vehicle to lose control which would be worse than when the rear axle would lose grip, because the front wheels could still compensate for rear axle traction loss through steering compensation. This was the main reason as to why electric-powered bicycles with front-mounted motors aren't generally prefered over ones with rear wheel-propelled versions.
A motorhome has somewhat different dynamics over a passenger car, in that the front axle is also supporting driver and co-pilot weight, as well as more of the body shell structure. A motorhome is also mostly driven under pleasant weather conditions and at slower speeds than a gentleman's front-drive luxury muscle car.
If the idea is to dragrace a Toronado, there's no better solution than to install Joe's pictured unit
Last edited by Killian_Mörder; Jul 12, 2020 at 08:15 AM.
throughout the years that topic came up several times BUT somehow i've never met anyone who pulled the trigger and installed this unit in a toronado. once i'm back home (2022) i'm gonna order one - unfortunately theres no used parts in the market so gonna pay full - and shipping to germany....aaand core deposit -.-
though i've heard other companies can build one as well - but they don't offer other gear ratios
So I just picked up a cherry 68 Toronado and will pull the trigger on this. Will document for everyone. Going with the 4:10 option. How much can it hurt 7 MPG? lol.
So I just picked up a cherry 68 Toronado and will pull the trigger on this. Will document for everyone. Going with the 4:10 option. How much can it hurt 7 MPG? lol.