Jonathan Roy

Some front wheel drive cars have trouble when its all iced up. My tires are bran new and came highly recommended by multiple sources. You are still just trying to discourage me instead of helping me out with the info I seek. This is frustrating, but I should not complain, this is free.

have the error code read, vsc can be many things. My vsc ligh was always on because of pour battery / bad alternator.

I'm looking for a Torque Biasing differential to replace the stock internals on my 1999 Lexus GS400. This is intended to help out in winter, here in Quebec. Can you help ?

Ok I found the perfect page to explain the difference : http://www.houseofthud.com/differentials.html So I'm going with a torsen or worm gear torque biasing differential. But I still need to know the size/model needed.

Ok then, no one here has advice on torsen diff versus limited slip / locking diffs ? Then I want to know the size of the crown gear in my 1999 GS400 (4L V8)? So I don't waste a week with my only car jacked up while I wait for parts to arrive.

310 pound of torque = 420 newtons of force, I misunderstood the units on some European site.

Yes driving in winter while on LSD sounds verrry dangerous. You linked to LSD the drug. Thanks for the quick reply. About the torque I was wrong and I don't remember where I read that info. I bought this car in June 2010 with 115,000 miles on the odometer. Yes, I equipped my ride with decent ice/snow tires with no nails. Yes, I do use the traction control on snow mode but it barely helps. Yes, I am aware that limited slip differentials and torsen diffs can be dangerous while cornering under power on the slippery stuff. Performance of the traction control is excellent in corners and braking. Even with traction off, the car handles the slippery stuff quite well. The problem is getting out of my damned slippery driveway. (uphill) Loading 40 pounds of sand bags in the back did help some, but that hurts front traction and gas mileage. Questions: - Does my GS400 have electronically controlled diff (where brakes are applied to the free spinning wheel to transfer power) ? - Witch diff type will perform best with the included traction control ? - What type/model/size do I need to remplace my current diff ?

I own a 1999 GS400, and I live in Canada. I love driving my car all year round, but winter is a bit of a pain. Rear wheel drive and 400 pounds of torque don't mix well. I need to upgrade my differential to help out in slippery conditions. What is best, Torsen diff or LSD? Any recommendations on brand? What is the right dimensions/model for my car? Thank you for the help!

Hey Lexman, if you would be so kind as to send a copy my way? jonnyroy@gmail.com The linkies are down.