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Old 01-28-2008, 12:21 PM   #21 (permalink)
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The group has done a good job of describing the pros and cons but I would also add that for street driving the Torsen type LSD tends to make these cars wander slightly with surface irregularities. It feels like there is some toe out on the front end, but it's actually just the lsd switching from side to side.
I'll humbly submit my opinion that you are off base. What do you mean, "switching from side to side?"

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Old 01-28-2008, 12:40 PM   #22 (permalink)
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That sounds odd to me too. My car "tracks", especially in wet conditions, but I'm toed out in the front, more than a little. So I expect and am ready for it.
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Old 01-28-2008, 03:20 PM   #23 (permalink)
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I love it without!! It feels more raw to me.. like I am fully in control coming out of a turn. Until, of course, I eat it!
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