Anyone running a Spool on the street?

[aquickv6]

Anybody running a full spool on the street? Seems like most of the SII guys have switched over to a spool in the 10 bolt housing.

How does this work on the street? Still a nice driver?

 

[Cheeseburger]

You have to take it easy on your turns and it takes a few extra steps to maneuver in certain parking situations.
Over all i have no complaints with my full spool and 35 spline axles.
No experience in rain/snow,lol.

HTH.

 

[chevyII]

It helps to run slicks or dot's to help absorb some shock. If you were to run DR's it might be a little rough.

 

[Dwayne]

it'll work, but....

You can do it but you'll get tired of it. It can be a pain in the ass driving around town or trying to park in a lot...as far as it being a nice driver; no; an eaton 30 spline posi is much more comfortable on the street.

 

[1of1035]

I had one in my '78 monte carlo and would never run one again on a daily driver. It was a Strange unit and it was great on the track but like everyone has said, parking lot situations can be a PIA and corners have to be taken real slow

 

[toofastforyou]

Spool and axles...Yep!

I drive my GN with a Moser spool and axles with no problem at all... The only time you can tell there is a spool in there, is when makng a very sharp turn, other that, it's barely noticeable...
Like for everything else in life, the key word here is to use '' COMMON SENSE''...especially when driving on wet pavement...Use your head, not your feet!... These cars are not meant to be left in just anyone's hands!!!..

Claude

 

[Fuelie600]

If you have ever tried to drive a 4 wheel drive truck on the street with the front differential locked-------you will understand how a spool reacts. Don't do it. These are designed for the track, and you will regret it. On the plus side--they are cheap to buy.

 

[KEVINS]

I did it every day for 13 years and loved it. The only drawback that I had was it wore the tires MUCH faster. Otherwise no complaints from me.

ks

 

[S10xGN]

A bud has a spooled pro-street '66 Chevelle with ladder bars and has broken numerous rod ends. This car has seen maybe 8,000 miles in 7 or 8 years and prolly broken a dozen rod ends in that time. Makes truly nasty popping noises on turns and really puts suspension pieces in a bind.

 

[Fuelie600]

Originally posted by KEVINS
I did it every day for 13 years and loved it.
ks

Did you really, and why? Tolerate it--OK, loved it---------

 

[Rickracer]

I would not advise it

That is one of the things that should separate "true" race cars from street cars. A spool on the street can cause unpredictable handling in some situations. A posi can too for that matter, but it's considerably easier to control.

 

[Dwayne]

Well........

......if you are in your 20's...then it probably won't bother you........once you get a little older; you'll get tired of that ****....that is as simple as I can put it....good luck to you

 

[Buicksx2]

Originally posted by Fuelie600
If you have ever tried to drive a 4 wheel drive truck on the street with the front differential locked-------you will understand how a spool reacts. Don't do it. These are designed for the track, and you will regret it. On the plus side--they are cheap to buy.

>>> Fuelie's right.....I have a spool in my car and the couple times I have driven it downtown (less than a mile) for cruise night it can be a PITA. Turning and backing into a parking space is it's own adventure.........so can it be done......yes but don't think you'd like it if you drive your car alot on the street IMO.

Best of luck.

 

[tom h]

just curious -- how are "detroit locker" type differentials as an alternative to a true locked spool??

 

[KEVINS]

Originally posted by Fuelie600
Did you really, and why? Tolerate it--OK, loved it---------

That was the only car I owned for 13 years and I lived approx 20 miles from town so I drove it everywhere no matter what the weather was like. In the winter I put the snow tires on and I could plow through snow that was 18"+ deep b/c both tires were moving not just one. I never got stuck in that car. I loved having a spool in the car b/c I never needed to worry about clutches going out plus it was cheaper than a Locker and there was no need to worry about needing to step up to a spool in the future. Turning was no big deal and was a lot better than my truck that I eventually bought after I sold the car. What's the difference between having a really tight posi or a spool? Nothing except the clutches will eventually wear out on a posi. I had 15x8's and 15x 3 1/2" wheels and the tires wore much faster b/c of the spool. I would go through a set of rear tires every year and (this was not b/c I did burn outs on the street b/c I rarely ever did) and I would go through front tires every two years.

Out of all the BB's I have seen this question asked the majority of the people that have been against it NEVER used a spool for daily driving and most everyone that did loved it.
ks

 

[toofastforyou]

''KEVINS'' is right!...

First, I agree with ''KEVINS'', when he says that most of the people who advise against it probably have never driven with a spool...Sure it IS noticeable, but it never stopped me from safely doing whatever maneuver I wanted to do...never!...
Second, ''KEVINS'' is right again when he asks ''What's the difference between having a real tight posi and a spool???

Try to figure that out???

Claude

 

[Fuelie600]

Re: ''KEVINS'' is right!...

Originally posted by toofastforyou
First, I agree with ''KEVINS'', when he says that most of the people who advise against it probably have never driven with a spool.

------I have.




Second, ''KEVINS'' is right again when he asks ''What's the difference between having a real tight posi and a spool???

------Clutches! no matter how tight, the wheels will break speed---not so with a spool.

Try to figure that out???

------I have--spools are cheap, and for the rest, they make posi's.


------Personally, I could care less what anyone runs in there car. That's a personal choice. Aquickv6 asked if it would still be a nice daily driver. That is the question, and the answer is NO!

 

[toofastforyou]

conclusion...........................................................................

As you can see, everyone has their opinion about this...So I guess that what it all comes down to is a matter of personal choice...Some guys won't mind driving with a spool, some will... It's your car and it's only logical that you set it the way it suits you best!. That's it!

Claude

 

[Rickracer]

Again I say...

...That is one of the things that should separate "true" race cars from street cars. For a weekend warrior it's iffy, but for a driver, a definite NO.

 

[aquickv6]

Thanks for all the response. I guess the next logical question would be; Is there a posi unit that can take high boost launches off the trans brake?