Track season is dawning on us here on the East coast, and in preparation I've been pondering some technical issues and practical goals such as how to become more aware of what the car is doing (especially with nannies off) at any moment and at all four corners.
One issue that I would like to understand better is what it feels like when the mechanically actuated LSD in our cars is active under hard cornering. Should the driver be aware of it doing something? What does it feel like?
I know the mechanical and physical fundamentals of the LSD, and I understand the role of the LSD for burn-outs (perish the thought), and for getting the car going when one wheel is on ice, but how does the LSD come into play on the track?
For example, how would you know if your LSD is not working on the track?
Pointers welcome, thanks.
