watchdogd

Does the S have more power coming from the rear right tire than the rear left or is the power distributed evenly on throttle ?

Thanks,

Boofster

LOL that's the funniest post ever.
We have this thing called LSD. It takes care of traction but power goes out the diff through the axles at the same time.

Col. Mustard

like stated already equal amounts of power is put to both wheels at the same time. And i don't thinks its taht funny of a post you have to keep in mind not every one is as smart as you Boofster.

Si2k

Around a corner you get different drive to each wheel, this is why Torsens provide better traction, they put the power to the wheel with the most grip.

3ngin33r1

I'll guess this question was posted because you find your car pushing to one side or the other on hard accelerations.

It's your tire pressure.

Check all 4.

watchdogd

Thanks for the reply. Actually I posted it because a service guy at the dealership told me that the rear right wheel was the primary source of power and the rear left was secondary. I was a little skeptical so I'd figure i would post it on here.

I found that my rear right tire was wearing faster and the rear left.

Thanks,

crank

not all lsd's are manufactured that way. the post is not funny at all it was a good question

Soul Coughing

wow, thats some pretty crazy misinformation. Was this going to be a warranty claim type ordeal, where he would loose money by actually fixing the problem you may have? or was he just that uneducated?

watchdogd

Last week I had my car in the dealer to get the Cable Reel replaced. And they also ended up replacing the Steering Angle Sensor as well.

I was originally in there for a complaint about uneven steering/return to center and after taking my car to Discount Tire, I found that my rear right tire was wearing just under 2/32 of an inch more than the rear left.

So when I asked the Manager at the dealership he said our cars have LSD and that the rear right is where the more of the power is from and rear left is secondary. Now maybe I misinterpreted what he said, but it was something along the lines of that. Maybe he wanted me to hear so I would think everything is normal, I don't know.

The funny thing is, I have cross swapped the rears and the car drives better not totally perfect but there is no pull and no drifting. I do notice that turning left does snap back better than the right but I am thinking maybe once I get all new tires everything will be good.

I have had the alignment checked numerous times and have posted the results on these forums and everything is good so either its tires or there is something withing Factory specification that my car does not have perfect response from both left and right. I'm hoping its just the tires otherwise I have to live with it

Thanks,

srl311too

With a live solid rear axle, think old chevy, engine torque tends to lift one side. With independent rear suspension the torque is transmitted through the chassis and the rear tires get equal traction, unless one side slips, than the torsen comes into play.