In order to improve drifting performance, drift cars usually weld the rear differential. This is because welding the rear differential can keep the speed of the rear two wheels consistent, making it easier for the vehicle to enter the drift state. This setting is particularly common in drift racing, which can help drivers better control the vehicle and complete wonderful drifting actions.
Drifting has many fans and professional drivers around the world who love this exciting and entertaining sport. Drifting usually requires high-horsepower rear-wheel drive cars, such as the BMW 3 Series, Nissan S13, S14, S15 and 370Z, which have been specially modified to meet the needs of drifting.
During drifting, the driver controls the vehicle’s trajectory by letting the rear wheels slip and using the steering wheel. This is a skill that requires the driver to control the car on the verge of losing control and requires extremely high skills and reaction speed.
In order to adapt to drifting conditions, vehicles are usually modified in a series of ways. For example, the steering angle of the front wheels is increased to enable more beautiful movements, and the cooling system is moved to the trunk to reduce the risk of damage to the front of the vehicle in a collision. In addition, since the vehicle is often in a lateral sliding state during drifting, the front of the vehicle is not well hit by the wind, and heat dissipation becomes a problem, so it is also common to modify the cooling system to the trunk.
What happens if you weld your car's differential?
1. Difficulty in turning: The welded differential cannot compensate for the speed difference between the left and right wheels when the vehicle turns, causing the inner and outer tires to rotate at the same speed at the same time when turning. This will increase the resistance when turning, making the vehicle difficult and uneven to turn.
2. Increased tire wear: Since the welded differential cannot effectively distribute power when turning, the inner and outer tires will slide on different paths, causing abnormal tire wear, especially when driving on dry roads.
3. Reduced controllability: The welded differential causes the vehicle to lose some controllability during normal driving, especially when driving on slippery or soft roads, the vehicle is more likely to lose traction, increasing the risk of slipping and loss of control.
4. Increased pressure on the transmission system: Since the welded differential cannot adjust the speed difference between the left and right wheels, the components in the transmission system (such as half shafts and gears) will be under greater pressure, which may cause these components to wear or damage faster.
5. Reduced driving comfort: Welding the differential will cause the vehicle to make abnormal noises when driving at low speeds or parking, which is especially noticeable when turning, affecting the ride comfort and driving experience.
Conclusion
Generally speaking, welded differentials are often used in certain racing cars or off-road vehicles because they can provide better power transmission and traction under extreme conditions. However, for daily driving vehicles, welded differentials are not an ideal choice because they have a greater negative impact on the vehicle’s handling and safety. Therefore, for daily driving, a better choice is a limited slip differential, which can provide you with the best results in terms of performance and driving experience. If you need a limited slip differential that suits you, please contact us. As the most professional manufacturer, we are very willing to provide you with the help you need.
