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caesar · Jul 21st, 2007, 07:16 PM

I know we don't get much snow in the UK, but have any members found that LSD improved the traction

The area where I live is high up, and if there is snow then we have problems

roland2003 · Jul 21st, 2007, 07:26 PM

.hi, it should help alot, that R56 LSD feels very good to me,it tugs and pulls like a proper diff should.

Best Regards Roland GTT

bahawton · Jul 21st, 2007, 07:39 PM

I have a 2006 JCW with the LSD & it wasn't that great in the snow with the factory 17" A/S tires...

I thought the ASC would help but it didn't- In fact, the dealer told me to turn it off in the snow?!?

I like the LSD in general, but the factory traction control kills power when you don't want it to & doesn't when you need it to kick-in.

caesar · Jul 21st, 2007, 07:49 PM

Thanks to you both for your replies. I know in theory LSD should help, but some years ago I had LSD on a RWD car and got stuck in mud and had to be towed !

Rocco9999 · Aug 15th, 2007, 12:45 PM

An LSD is the single most important thing to get you out of mud/snow, but it cant perform miracles!
Effectively it doubles your traction. An open diff would jsut spin the wheel with least traction whcih is no good, but an LSD will transfer the engine torque to the wheel with MORE traction. Cleaver hey? Still if there is bugger all traction you still wont be able to move.

caesar · Aug 15th, 2007, 03:08 PM

Thanks Rocco9999.

I live in a quiet cul-de-sac that is exposed to the elements, if there is snow there are problems because the gritters don't come here !

I am hoping the LSD will help.

Rocco9999 · Aug 30th, 2007, 02:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

Thanks Rocco9999.

I live in a quiet cul-de-sac that is exposed to the elements, if there is snow there are problems because the gritters don't come here !

I am hoping the LSD will help.

IT WILL

Jul 21st, 2007, 07:16 PM	#1
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 07:58 AM Posts: 782 Offline	MCS + LSD - Driving in Snow ? I know we don't get much snow in the UK, but have any members found that LSD improved the traction The area where I live is high up, and if there is snow then we have problems

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roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 07:58 AM Posts: 2,736 Offline	.hi, it should help alot, that R56 LSD feels very good to me,it tugs and pulls like a proper diff should. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

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Jul 21st, 2007, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
bahawton MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 11:58 PM Posts: 10 Offline	I have a 2006 JCW with the LSD & it wasn't that great in the snow with the factory 17" A/S tires... I thought the ASC would help but it didn't- In fact, the dealer told me to turn it off in the snow?!? I like the LSD in general, but the factory traction control kills power when you don't want it to & doesn't when you need it to kick-in.

Jul 21st, 2007, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 07:58 AM Posts: 782 Offline	Thanks to you both for your replies. I know in theory LSD should help, but some years ago I had LSD on a RWD car and got stuck in mud and had to be towed !

Aug 15th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rocco9999 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:58 AM Posts: 91 Offline	An LSD is the single most important thing to get you out of mud/snow, but it cant perform miracles! Effectively it doubles your traction. An open diff would jsut spin the wheel with least traction whcih is no good, but an LSD will transfer the engine torque to the wheel with MORE traction. Cleaver hey? Still if there is bugger all traction you still wont be able to move.

Aug 15th, 2007, 03:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 07:58 AM Posts: 782 Offline	Thanks Rocco9999. I live in a quiet cul-de-sac that is exposed to the elements, if there is snow there are problems because the gritters don't come here ! I am hoping the LSD will help.

Aug 30th, 2007, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rocco9999 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:58 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original) Thanks Rocco9999. I live in a quiet cul-de-sac that is exposed to the elements, if there is snow there are problems because the gritters don't come here ! I am hoping the LSD will help. IT WILL

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