Semopar Forum

**AWE Daniel** · 09-03-2012, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Silverbullet08

weird. does that tire wear out faster too? jw

Sure if you were to drive around in circles ALL THE TIME.

Maybe if you had driven both you would understand.

**AWE Alex** · 09-04-2012, 04:29 PM

It's a well-known fact that vehicles with an LSD have a bigger turning radius, for the exact reason Daniel stated. The outside wheel can't turn as fast as a car with an open diff, and that makes the vehicle swing out wider. Also, the length of the car does make a difference, so you are both right. The LSD is the biggest factor, though. I've driven different P71's, with and without LSD, and the ones with it do turn wider.

**ramthis9501** · 09-21-2012, 12:22 AM

Well boys, shes done and on the ground

I shot the axle with some spray paint just to shine it up a bit

Also painted the drums the same color silver

Took it for a drive and it is AMAZING how awesome it drives now. It used to be a workout getting it to 3000 rpm, now its getting there in 1st gear just lightly touching the pedal.

Went down the highway... Here's the numbers
65 mph - 1950ish rpm
70 mph - 2100ish rpm
75 mph - 2250ish rpm
80 mph - 2350ish rpm

Tomorrow, we got to back the brake shoes off some because they're rubbing on the drums like crazy. Also gonna bleed the brakes again and swap out speed sensors because the speedo is acting funny and the BRAKE and ABS lights are staying illuminated.

Overall though I'm really happy with the outcome! It'll be alot better when the wheels get freed up