Clutch slipping, or diff opening up in corners?
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Clutch slipping, or diff opening up in corners?
I'm having some issues with what I believe to be clutch slippage. However, in past experience, once the clutch had started to slip, it then went south rather quickly. In this instance, the clutch would slip when feeding power in the corners. The clutch never completely failed; even after a 3 day race weekend.
One friend thought it might be the diff clutches opening up... I believe that I have an OEM Torsen diff. These don't slip; do they?
2004 msm. ACT cover and race disc.
One friend thought it might be the diff clutches opening up... I believe that I have an OEM Torsen diff. These don't slip; do they?
2004 msm. ACT cover and race disc.
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"However, if one set of wheels loses traction completely, the Torsen differential will be unable to supply any torque to the other set of wheels. The bias ratio determines how much torque can be transferred, and five times zero is zero."
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<p>A lot of 03 TF were set up incorrectly at the factory. Also we just said that the MSM has a TF but I think thats wrong. Its the same diff as the S2000 which has a torsen. I think the TF was in the 03 and up regualar Miatas. The MSM followed the trend of getting rid of extra old Miata parts.</p>
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<p>Theoretically thats impossible, since there is no wear components in a Torsen diff. And I don't see how even a wear in the gears could cause "slip".</p><p></p>
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Torsens can wear out, but not in a way that will cause slip. There is some hardened washer that help keep pressure on everything that can wear down. Sadly there doesn't seem to be a source for replacement washers at this time.