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  1. randomthoughtguy

    AWD Centre differential confusion

    Hi Everyone Within the generally standard AWD or Fulltime 4WD drivetrain layout there is a Front, Centre and Rear differential. The Centre differential can either be open or locking through use of a (typically) Torsen type or Viscous type Differential unit. Would it be viable to instead use...
  2. randomthoughtguy

    Vintage race car leaf spring setup

    Hi everyone I'm looking to build a vintage monoposto style race car and would like leaf suspension at all corner just to fit the vintage vibe of it. For the rear axle to potentially avoid using a shock absorber could one mount two quarter elliptical leaf spring packs above and below the axle...
  3. randomthoughtguy

    AWD buggy drivetrain hypothetical

    Hi all, A thought entered my mind the other day of the feasibility of an AWD single seater buggy that has an unconventional drive train layout. Conventionally there would be longitudinal engine and gearbox with transfer case behind or a transverse mounted engine and gearbox with almost a PTO...

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