krackenvette

I have seen many differentials within GM and Ford. I ran across a type I have never heard of and would like some education on this type.
Its called a mechanical slip differential, currently used in a racing BMW.
Now is this similar to a Detroit locker or a quaife diff??
And what are the advantages for HPDE or Auto cross type Vette?
Thanks in advance.

UstaB-GS549

OS Giken?

krackenvette

Good sight. But I guess I understand the friction style LSD, but what is mechanical. I figured it was always clutch style or a mechanical locker.

mashinter

I have seen "mechanical" used as a description for any limited slip diff that is not electronic. Dunno.

RX-Ben

The Turner BMWs use an OS Giken. Like the C5 diff, but allows full lock up and differing behaviors off throttle.