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Learning for the first time how to properly drive a RWD vehicle without an LSD?

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Old 08-25-24, 04:30 PM
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Default Learning for the first time how to properly drive a RWD vehicle without an LSD?

The IS F is my first RWD vehicle. I haven't pushed it hard in corners since it's an earlier model that doesn't have an LSD, however, that hasn't detracted from it handling harder and more composed compared to all of my previous vehicles. I've only gone WOT when the vehicle was straightened out, thus far.

Can I learn to drive it properly, even though it doesn't have an LSD, through turns with throttle control?
Is there less room for error because it lacks an LSD, or is the VSC adequate enough?
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The eLSD works OK. At your stage of driver development, it works just fine. Just don't do the pedal dance without a mechanical LSD. It doesn't work well at all especially on track. AMHIK.
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Expect the inside tire to want to spin. Fortunately the ISF should try to stay on its three other tires but it'll "widen" your exit angle due to the missing grip.
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