Daily driver with a spool?

FiveOCapri79

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I was just wondering if it's that bad. Was considering one along with some 33 spline axles to ensure strength out back. If it isn't worth it, I'll just go for some 31 spline with a new LSD.

 

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Scorcher2005

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very impractical to turn w/ a spool. You would have to powerslide/drift/fishtail (w/e you wanna call it) around corners. Just stick with limited slip. Or, you could go w/ a detroit locker and still maintain some turning.

 

TIMMY2734

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YOu can drive around fine with a spool. Run a soft sidewall tire, like an et street or something. Slow tight turns will be a pain and parking will may too. Is it the most practical, no. Is it the best idea for a daily driver, probably not. But you'll be fine if the car gets driven in only nice weather or a weekend car.

 

FiveOCapri79

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Happen to know a good vendors that deal with the detroit locker? All I mainly ever see is Auburn and Eaton.

 

EMW150

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It's actually pretty streetable if you run the right tires. For a daily driver though you'd probably be buying 3 or 4 sets of tires a year. On my car I run skinnys on the front with ET Streets in the back. It chews the skinnys off really quick driving on the street. Detroit locker would be cool but the last time I checked they were 530.00 for an 8.8.These guys have about anything you'd need. http://www.drivetraindirect.com/

 

Jester73440

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You can get the E-locker. its a diff made by eaton that locks into a spool with the flip of a switch on your dash and then unlocks back to a regular limited slip. I'm not sure if they are out yet but let me know what you need i can get you a posi

 

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tjm73

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Scorcher2005 said:

You would have to powerslide/drift/fishtail (w/e you wanna call it) around corners.

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wrong. Teh car will fight turning, but it wiill turn. It could be done, but it's not worth the hassle on a daily driver. Weekend street pounder ...go for it!!

 

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tjm73

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Scorcher2005 said:

You would have to powerslide/drift/fishtail (w/e you wanna call it) around corners.

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wrong. The car will fight turning, but it will turn. It could be done, but it's not worth the hassle on a daily driver. Weekend street pounder ...go for it!!

EDIT: Opps double post..sorry.

 

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i've ridden in cars with spools on the street, it sucks.

the cool little chrip chirp chirp, or scruffin' of the tires, gets old fast.
plus we got pulled over twice in one night.
ticketed once, but that was a different incident.

 

dastang2

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it's easier to fishtail to turn but either way, the tires and your gears will have increased/accelerated wear.

 

a885.0

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i just put in a powertrax locker with 31 spline moser axels and it is very streetable you might want to look into one of these i got mine from mustangs unlimited for $430

 

90NotchBack

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I have a spool and I drive my car everyday. If your not an ass and don't drive like an animal you wont have a problem with fish tailing around corners. I like the spool because it cheap, wont break, and your guarantee that both tires with spin.