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limited slip

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a type of gear that helps both wheels turn at similar speeds, so the car doesn’t lose grip when you accelerate or take a corner.

Technical Definition

A limited‑slip differential limits the speed difference between wheels on an axle, improving traction during cornering or acceleration.

Hear It Discussed

"What's the best thing that's kind of expensive to do while you're in there and you have to convince people to do it but that it really is important. Limited slip. Yeah because I mean we do end up..."
Mercedes Engine Swap King Matt Kwiek The Smoking Tire 45:56

"and a bit scratchy shagged, but just, you know, in period racing add-ons, you know, I never really understand these things, but a D-type head and, you know, a limited slip, slip, blah, blah, blah."
What would you bring to The Great British Jaguar Day? | The Car Podcast #87 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 46:59

"if you think it's a power kit engine, the, you know, the exquisite interior that has inside of it as a limited slip, you know, the performance envelope of that car is really, really brilliant."
Approved or Denied? Pitching Our Ultimate Porsche Investment Picks 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 09:28