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Is there any drawback to a limmited slip differential?

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acemcmac

Lifer
I understand that they're not free, but I don't understand what possible drawbacks they can have other than cost.
 
On slippery surfaces you are more likely to have the back end swing around you since once one tire slips the other will gain traction.

EDIT: In turns with a RWD cars, oversteer will be induced, FWD will experience understeer.
 
When you spin the wheels, you lose some directional control on two compared to one.

Open: spin the tire in the rain and you'll pull to one side
Limited slip: spin the tires in the rain and your rear end will kick out to one side.
 
Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Originally posted by: Jejunum
increased drivetrain loss.
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You're probably thinking of 4WD/AWD. A limited slip unit replaces the spider gears in the differential.
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I'm really only curious abouy RWD. The day I have to buy a non-RWD car that's not a subaru, I will take my own life.
 
Originally posted by: acemcmac
I'm really only curious abouy RWD. The day I have to buy a non-RWD car that's not a subaru, I will take my own life.
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Yeah, that comment was in reference to the drivetrain losses. But the basic downside is that you can get into more trouble with a limited slip if you drive like an idiot (though it is fun)
 
Limited slip terminology:

SureGrip - Mopar
Tractionlok - Ford
Posi-traction - GM
Twin Twist - AMC
 
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