Mine loves the snow... Great acceleration... (I have Limited Slip) but with
the snow we got here melting a slight amount on the roads, there is about
1-2" of solid, thick ice on the roads... talk about spinnin around =-)
Earlier I could let off the brake slightly and the rear tires would spin w/o
giving it gas =-)
Slick isnt it? (Thats with the fatty 275's too)
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Tim Berry -- Chesapeake, VA
`97 SLT 318 auto CC 2x4 LSD:
Dual Exaust w/Flowmaster, Homemade K&N GEN II, 16" Electric Fan
180 T-stat, Accel 8.5's, Lakewood Traction Bars, F&B Stage 1 TB
ASP Pullies (Crank/Alt), Trans Go Shift Kit, BFG 275/60's, Hypertech PTM
BEST 1/4 15.836 @ 84.93 MPH (exaust, 180 stat, and wires only...)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck and Loreen" <clrobbins@home.com>
To: "DML" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 3:34 PM
Subject: DML: SG or not ? (a little long)
> I know this has been discussed here before, but I still don't know if
> I have an open differential or not. With the recent addition of snowy/
> icey roads, I've been able to play more than usual and my findings have
> me perplexed.
> When I shift 1st to 2nd on dry roads I am able to get about 12-15 feet
> of rubber from just my right rear. When I "whip" my Dak around a corner
> on dry pavement I usually get just the right side rubber, but on rare
> occasion
> I am able to break both wheels loose. That led me to believe that I had an
> open differential (one wheel drive)
> Well, in the snow, my Dak takes on a new attitude. Going down the road
> in 2nd or 3rd gear, I'd punch the throttle. This would result in both
tires
> breaking loose and swinging the rear end around (I love going down the
> road sideways:). And when I take a corner under acceleration (with snow)
> my rear end kicks out every time. But, when I take off from a stand still,
> it
> never fails that just the right rear spins.
> So, with that said, I am still led to believe that I have an open
diff,
> but
> certainly am not sure. If anyone can help identify which rear end I have,
> it would certainly be appreciated.
> On another note, my Dak isn't bad in the snow. These POS Goodyears
> have to go, but with the addition of 400+ pounds of cast iron steam
> radiators
> in the back my Dak can handle 3-4 inches of snow just fine.
>
> Thanks,
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Sport v6 5spd 2wd RC
> DML Digest Mode
> http://www.members.home.com/clrobbins
>
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