Thread: g20 vs g20t
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Old 11-02-2001, 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by wickedG20
the biggest difference is without a doubt the limited-slip differential. It sends torque to the drive wheel with the most traction so that you won't lose control (it improves the control of the car).
Actually, that's not completely correct, or at least is misleading. It does send torque to the wheel with the most grip, but it requires more explanation that this. Normally the wheel with the most traction would get little to no torque. The limited slip only allows a limited speed differential between the two wheels. This keeps you from losing power from the wheel with traction.

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Originally posted by wickedG20
There is a difference in suspension as well. the "t" (touring) includes many other options as well like the spoiler and fog lights.
That may or may not be true for the P11 (I cannot confirm this), but it is definitely not true for the P10, despite "common knowledge" to the contrary. I used to believe this as well until some research into the P10 fiche showed that the base and the "t" versions used the same springs.
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