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      08-02-2008, 08:57 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Lassaxi View Post
This is going to be a long post because it is going to take a few minutes to explain how all these different systems work. The Electronic Differential Lock control ("EDL") on the Mini you described is not an actual locking differential like a true limited slip differential ("LSD") would be. Rather, it is very similar to BMW's DSC system, which uses an open differential with individual wheel braking to redistribute torque among the driven wheels.
Are you talking about the differential that comes as standard on a mini? In Canada there is a stand alone option (around $500 I think) for an LSD which I assume is a proper LSD.
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