<<Yeah,=A0though Troy's point needs to be well taken about Quaife style (Pelo=
quin being the biggest oldest ripoff of such) differentials.=A0 They are to=
rque biasing, but you still need traction with both wheels.=A0 Not a lot, b=
ut some.=A0 If one wheel is in the air, it ain't a locker and you won't mov=
e; you will with a full locker, you might even with a strong clutch pack li=
mited slip, but not with a Quaife.=A0 But for general purpose slick or high=
 power low grip conditions, the one's I've had in FWD VWs have been very ni=
ce.>>

I can say that I researched the differential before purchase, so was pretty well aware of what I was getting into. A locker would be wonderful in some situations, but not very practical around town. I think most lockers cease up from lack of use-- very common from what I understand. Generally, one of the back wheels has a little bit of traction and if it doesn't, a trick I learned and that has been mentioned on the list as well, is to pull up on the emergency brake a few clicks and you would be amazed at the situations you can get out of. So far, I have not found a spot where I've been stuck. Granted, I'm not doing a lot of off road stuff. Considering the age of these vehicles, to have this option available I think is wonderful. Yes, it would be nice if the differential would completely lock, but I'm just glad this option is available. $1200 is expensive I guess, but in the grander scheme of what I've put into the van, not all that much. I think anyone who has a roadworthy vehicle that is reliable is up around 20 grand, and I'm sure quite a few list members are above that figure. I love this van and it brings me and my girlfriend lots of joy every summer, so I think it's money well invested. No regrets at this point.

Cheers,

Troy