# LSD in front-drive platforms vs. winter driving

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lsd-in-front-drive-platforms-vs-winter-driving/250577
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive
**Created:** [February 26, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lsd-in-front-drive-platforms-vs-winter-driving/250577 "2010-02-26T20:52:26Z")
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### Author: ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2010, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lsd-in-front-drive-platforms-vs-winter-driving/250577/7 "2010-02-27T09:21:10Z")

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> [@Spec V Wheels Poll](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/spec-v-wheels-poll/29618/6):
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> Okay, I really hate bragging about my economy car made by General Motors, but this Cobalt SS w/ the Quaife LSD is by far the best 2wd vehicle I have evar driven in the snow.
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> Has anybody else given this setup a try in wintry conditions? It’s totally different than a FWD with a gay open differential. It’s also REALLY tough to get stuck unless you get unrealistic with your driving adventures (such as off-road trails through the woods).
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> I had this setup last year but I never got the chance to drive it in more than a couple inches of snow on some side roads. But after several ski trips and just driving around in general, it’s like a whole different experience.
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No LSD here + good snowtires = same performance as you.

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