Wow. Good innings, that.CC2s on 19,000 miles now
Hmm, that's got me thinking about it.I think one of the things that makes the rear so loose is that the LSD seems quite aggressive in locking up.
Pulling out of corners on dry roads with a reasonably small amount of throttle has the inside wheel over-rotating.
It’s a torque sensing diff, so on a wet roundabout, just applying small throttle opening locks the diff which can push the rear out.
Anyone know the tech specs of the diff that’s fitted?
With respect it comes down to the level of experience you have with an honest rwd car. This is not a 380/400 hp GT4 but it will bite just the same and as hard if not more so. I know as owned and driven both in the way they are designed for.Hmm, that's got me thinking about it.
Yes, the diff locking at low speed is likely to cause both wheels to spin and slide. At low speed it is usually controllable, the car is set up to drift.
What would happen at higher speeds if the same happened? Is the breakaway less predictable?
The speed will make it harder to catch and correct. Wet conditions will again make it more likely to slide and harder to correct.
I've had the back end step out a few times, usually on hairpin bends, roundabouts and junctions at less than 40mph and survived.
I've not had it happen at 60mph mid corner, and don't relish the thought of finding out.![]()
Absolutely agree with this. There are environments where folks can explore the limits (with stability control off).With respect it comes down to the level of experience you have with an honest rwd car. This is not a 380/400 hp GT4 but it will bite just the same and as hard if not more so. I know as owned and driven both in the way they are designed for.
The GR will bite or kiss you on the neck depending how you drive it in the conditions you find yourself in, it would certainly be an awaking for anyone who has driven only AWD or FWD to date before the GR. Actual it will give some RWD owners a reminder/lesson.
If you have any concerns, suggest some advanced driving or track time to help get to know the GR.
You won't have nearly the steering angle at 60mph.. unless you're on a track. Also by dint of being in a higher gear there's less torque at the wheels, so traction loss is less likely. I've had diff-related wiggles up to about 40mph which was enough to catch your attention.Hmm, that's got me thinking about it.
Yes, the diff locking at low speed is likely to cause both wheels to spin and slide. At low speed it is usually controllable, the car is set up to drift.
What would happen at higher speeds if the same happened? Is the breakaway less predictable?
The speed will make it harder to catch and correct. Wet conditions will again make it more likely to slide and harder to correct.
I've had the back end step out a few times, usually on hairpin bends, roundabouts and junctions at less than 40mph and survived.
I've not had it happen at 60mph mid corner, and don't relish the thought of finding out.![]()