I'd like to thank KenKG for coming up with such an extensive and thorough comparison of the Quaife and Guard TBD/ATB units. If you haven't already read his article yet, you should!
Click Here ->
ATB / TBD Differential Comparison - My Articles
Wow! What a comprehensive article. Thank you for the time and effort put into it.
Yeah I think those who were concerned about installing a torque biasing differential in their car for one reason or another should read the article as they would hopeully come away with a much better understanding of how it all works!
KenKG,
Thanks so much for a great article. I was thinking about adding one of the 2 units, and your article really helped explain alot of issues for me.
Fantastic writeup.
Not to be argumentative or non patriotic but I’m
led
to believe, by Paul himself, that the Guard unit is actually manufactured in Australia. and not in the States !! But yes I must agree that Kenny has done a very good and impartial article, Thank You Kenny. It also shows that if you change x% in a product, that copyright and patents are a load of hogwash !!
KenKG;
+1, great article..!
By any chance are you writing another article mentioning the differences/advantages between the ATB/TBD and a clutch type LSD?
Here is a link to the article that works:
ATB / TBD Differential Comparison - Articles
Thanks, I fixed it in the lead message as well, it had the old URL embedded in the link, I fixed that.
:thanks:
I concur, great article!
Excellent article. I imagine that it was fun to research and write. The similarity I the two units shows that good design is good design no matter what you're trying to accomplish.
That link is gone. Could you please locate and repost? Thanks
@K-Man S
, I too would like to read this if you can re-establish the link? Thanks!!
The additional information regarding Wavetrac is not included in K Man S summary from yesteryear. Specifically regarding the lifted in side wheel on other ATB's cause no transfer of power to the outside wheel because of 0 torque on the lifted wheel. The wave slider helps lock up the outside wheel to apply added power in this scenario. This happens more than you would think triggering the PSM system. With Wavetrac, you can run with the PSM on or off, rarely triggering a response. I am amazed with the wet traction using my OEM 18 in wheels, PS4's and in the dry using Titan 7's and RE71R's. The Wave slider does not lock 100%, even during a full standing start. However, both wheels spin equally. The additional benefit of this close to locking slider is the throttle response from the apex, where the two rear wheels are both maxed out with their tire traction allotment, but no snap oversteer or understeer occurs. Same thing occurs with threshold braking, where the slider prevents rear end braking wobble at threshold. Where this really aids the nimble
Cayman
is in canyon driving with OEM style
tires
to really maximize their traction patch through slaloms and at the apex with throttle modulation.
