Sorry to be a COMPLETE dinlo but what is a 'diff' I've seen the term used around the forum but don't actually know what one is!
Please explain...
sorry guys....what is a 'diff' ??
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smithy318i
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differential
the big box thats between the rear wheels.
it transfers motion from the prop to the rear wheels.
the big box thats between the rear wheels.
it transfers motion from the prop to the rear wheels.
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Motorhole
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"Diff" is an abbreviation for "Differential". It is essentially a gearbox that does the combined job of distributing power to the driving wheels whilst allowing the left hand and right hand wheels to turn at different speeds when taking a bend.
In the case of a rear-wheel drive car like an E30, this is seperate from the gearbox, mounted on the rear subframe between the rear wheels.
If you want more info on how a diff works in lamen's terms, this is an ace link:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm
In the case of a rear-wheel drive car like an E30, this is seperate from the gearbox, mounted on the rear subframe between the rear wheels.
If you want more info on how a diff works in lamen's terms, this is an ace link:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm
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Motorhole
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Correction: "In the case of a FRONT ENGINED, rear wheel drive car like an E30" 
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camcc
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that's cleared that one up...thanks 