Minor error here re Ghia and LSD options as explored about month ago;
AU Ghia diff thread
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Originally Posted by Jimmyd
Gee, I wonder what this little factory fitted item is then....
99 AU1 update Fairmont Ghia VCT with Tickford options
NB AU1 Tickford Suspension (basically the XR6 VCT package) was packaged with the 17" Alloy Wheel Option...
Memory was correct, listed as Not Available for IRS in the brochure...
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But listed as option with Sport Suspension in the AU2...
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And 3.45 was std ratio in the Fairmont Ghia VCT
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Cheers
James |
This is a 99 AU1 Update Fairmont Ghia
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Originally Posted by Jimmyd
AU Traction Control program works on difference in rotational speed for front wheels vs rear wheels - LSD would not be a factor in this calculation. The argument that Traaction Control & LSD don't mix was marketing hype at the time as to why the XR series did not get Traction Control - and no, I'm not making it up; I ran a Ford service dept in '98 when released and later moved in to selling them in 2001 while recovering from illness.
As per the post above the LSD is listed as packaged with Tickford Sports Suspension option in the IRS Fairmont Ghia Here ...... |
Cheers
James