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Old 12-09-2004, 10:20 PM
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F1Junkie
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Hi There -

I just got my Mini and I am in the process of building it.

I have read that people want the gear diff to be tight so that it doesn't unload or lose speed.

I run almost exclusively on an indoor carpet track.

Would locking the gear diff be a useful modification to do to it? I could use Shoo Goo so I can take it out later.

What advantages would ther be to locking the diff in a front wheel drive car - would it push excessively? I have read that people notice an improvement with a locked diff.

I also have universals on the way - any risk of serious damage to them? With a locked diff, would anyone recommend just keeping the stock dogbones?

Thanks for your help in advance, Mini is taking off again at my local track...

Dave
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