c200Kompressor
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Hello! Can I put a CLK Differential on my C200 kompressor? It's difficult?
CLK Differential
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Why would you want to?
c200Kompressor
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Because my car dosent have TCS. Someone told that is a affordlbel option...
The CLK has basically the same diff as the C. There are a LOT of different diffs available for each model though. Last time I looked on the EPC there were about 3 pages of diffs for the W202 alone!
What is TCS?
What is TCS?
c200Kompressor
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traction control system
Traction control on MB models is a function of sensors and electronics, the rear diff probably plays no part in this.
There might be a limited slip diff for your car, but that is rarely described as "traction control" even though that is basically what it is
I think limited slip differential is rather different to TCS.
TCS is like ABS in reverse, monitoring the rotational acceleration of the wheels, then braking or backing-off the throttle to regain grip.
Whereas limited slip differential monitors and allows a certain degree of difference in left and right drive shaft rotations.
A good example would be to imagine a car driving with one wheel on tarmac and the other in wet mud.
TCS would back off the power until the wheel with less grip regained grip.
LSD can allow for the same power to be transmitted, but with more of the power going to the wheel on the tarmac.
Or as often seen on Top Gear, a car going quickly around a corner
A car with no LSD and no TCS will have a smoking inside tyre due the power being delivered to the inside tyre that lacks grip
A car with TCS will brake the inside wheel or reduce power (depending on TCS type)
A car with LSD will remain on power and if pushed harder will give a satisfying power slide J
I think if you want a car with TCS then it’s easier to buy a car with one originally installed rather than retro fit it.
In my opinion car with LSD but no TCS when pushed will get you into trouble……power slide…….then spin.
TCS is like ABS in reverse, monitoring the rotational acceleration of the wheels, then braking or backing-off the throttle to regain grip.
Whereas limited slip differential monitors and allows a certain degree of difference in left and right drive shaft rotations.
A good example would be to imagine a car driving with one wheel on tarmac and the other in wet mud.
TCS would back off the power until the wheel with less grip regained grip.
LSD can allow for the same power to be transmitted, but with more of the power going to the wheel on the tarmac.
Or as often seen on Top Gear, a car going quickly around a corner
A car with no LSD and no TCS will have a smoking inside tyre due the power being delivered to the inside tyre that lacks grip
A car with TCS will brake the inside wheel or reduce power (depending on TCS type)
A car with LSD will remain on power and if pushed harder will give a satisfying power slide J
I think if you want a car with TCS then it’s easier to buy a car with one originally installed rather than retro fit it.
In my opinion car with LSD but no TCS when pushed will get you into trouble……power slide…….then spin.
c200Kompressor
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How can I now if my C200 as a slip-differencial?
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It hasn't.
