1.4 FR 150 does it have a front diff?

[silles]

I'm finding the suspension quite good on my FR, hardly any torque steer ( was in Norway for a week and had a crappy 1.0 Citroen as a rental which had more torque steer)

it also very nice in the bends, so quite happy with it

Does it have some clever front suspension? or a diff ?

 

[weasley]

Yes, it has a diff - all cars do. But I don't think it is anything other than a regular, open diff.

 

[silles]

i meant some clever diff, like the cupre or the golf GTI ...

 

[AndrewJB]

no it just has an open one like normal cars

 

[xSullx]

I believe the non-Cupa models do not have a mechanical diff. They only have electronics mimicking a differentsial working, by using traction control and braking on either of the front wheels. It's called an XDS electronic differential.

Official VW explanation:
The XDS electronic differential lock is an extension of the familiar EDL function. However, XDS responds not to loss of traction but to the unloading of the front wheel on the inside of the corner when cornering fast. XDS applies pressure from the ESC hydraulics to the inside wheel to prevent it from spinning. This improves traction and reduces the tendency to understeer. The level of pressure applied ranges from approximately 5 to 15 bar. The impression when driving is similar to that of a limited-slip differential in toned-down form. The precise, one-sided build-up of brake pressure makes cornering even sportier, quicker and more accurate.

 

[silles]

I believe the non-Cupa models do not have a mechanical diff. They only have electronics mimicking a differentsial working, by using traction control and braking on either of the front wheels. It's called an XDS electronic differential.

Official VW explanation:
The XDS electronic differential lock is an extension of the familiar EDL function. However, XDS responds not to loss of traction but to the unloading of the front wheel on the inside of the corner when cornering fast. XDS applies pressure from the ESC hydraulics to the inside wheel to prevent it from spinning. This improves traction and reduces the tendency to understeer. The level of pressure applied ranges from approximately 5 to 15 bar. The impression when driving is similar to that of a limited-slip differential in toned-down form. The precise, one-sided build-up of brake pressure makes cornering even sportier, quicker and more accurate.

I knew it had some black magic in it

 

[silles]

is it possible to look up the exact spec of a car, based on reg number?