Like many older D Sports Racers, our LeGrand originally came with a locked rear axle, or "spool." This feature is simple, light and cheap. The downside is that it causes a lot of low-speed push. To solve this problem, modern sports racers use limited slip differentials mounted in custom housings.
We sourced a Wavetrac differential from Autotech Driveline. Meanwhile, …
That green looks fantastic, keep up the good work. What kind of LSD did you get, Torsen, clutch, etc.?
It's a Wavetrac, which is a lot like a Torsen T2R (which is a lot like a Quaife with a small friction disk to keep some preload)
Per
Ah, I didn't realize Wavetrac was a type of differential, I thought it was a brand.
It is a brand...and also a type. I like that it's made in the states and pretty reasonably priced.
It's ironic to think that 823.6 (and more) is a corner weight on most of today's cars, not a total. With slicks, the LeGrand must be a monster in the corners.
Yep, as long as the tires are fresh, it sticks like flypaper.
Per - are you saying the new wheels are 5 pounds less than the original LeGrand wheels? That would make those, like, 13 pounds. Really??? I always thought LeGrand's wheels were pretty light...
It's actually about 4...the LeGrand wheels are 12 for the backs (at least these castings are) and the Keizers are 8.
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