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I get a kick out of the part where they mention how a drive shaft above the floor would be uncomfortable, when cars today all have that little bump in the floor for it.
Actually the bump on the floor would be much higher without the off-center driveshaft connection. But in any case, very good explanation of the subject. How come a lot of these old footage manage to explain things better than all the 3d-animation you see today? Is it because these old ones explain them through simplifications as the modern equivalents have gorgeus animations that are simply too complex to grasp..
Now, I'd like to see one that's similarly explained but for a limited slip differential, because that I still understand very well.
Not to mention a high speed spinning shaft in the passenger compartment being insanely dangerous !
Or USEFUL.
It all depends on how devious you are.
Not to mention a high speed spinning shaft in the passenger compartment being insanely dangerous !
You say that like it's a bad thing...
Now, I'd like to see one that's similarly explained but for a limited slip differential, because that I still understand very well.
That would be a great video, but the principle is simple, if you understand the basic differential. The main idea is that the two half shafts (the left and right half of the rear axle) are connected to each other with, for example, a clutch pack. This clutch allows some differences in speed between the two shafts, but begins grabbing when the difference in speed is too large. Hence the inside wheel doesn't skid while turning but the power is never going to just one wheel.
Hmm, I wonder if you could get a working system by taking a solid rear axle, taking a bit out of the middle, replacing that missing bit with a clutch pack and then just powering one of the wheels... It should work like a one-wheel-drive car until the slip is too big and the clutch grabs. Sure, it wouldn't be great, but easy and cheap to build.
I think we know how tv would explain this today. You'd have an idiot presenter shove in your face with a clumsy script involving some sort of narrative that is entirely superfluous.
"HERE WE SEE THE HWEEEL! IT CARRIES THE POWAAH FROM THE ENGINES!