Mechanical Limited Slip Differential?
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Mechanical Limited Slip Differential?
Anybody know which models, if any, of the 3IS come with a mechanical LSD? I'm not talking about the pre-torque, semi-LSD but like what the IS-F has had for a while now. I don't have my manual handy and lexus.com doesn't seem to list it either way.
What I'm really getting at is, when I completely disable traction control, what if any safeguards do I have? Am I still running an open differential like my old SC 400?
What I'm really getting at is, when I completely disable traction control, what if any safeguards do I have? Am I still running an open differential like my old SC 400?
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I am curious to know if the eLSD on the 3IS remains active when VSC is turned off like the 08-09 IS-Fs or if that functionality is also disabled like on the 2IS. The way to determine this is to take a sharp turn while VSC is off, apply a moderate amount of throttle, and sense if the the rear brakes are activating on the inner rear wheel which would be an attempt to reduce inner wheel spin. Then you'll know for sure if you do have some safeguards available with VSC off.
Last edited by redspencer; 05-23-14 at 08:18 AM.
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