its bugger all to do with fastest a to b, tons of clubman rallycars run spools or welders, same as hot rods, same as most the thundersaloons, same as dick johnsons RS500s, most the Aussie V8 Supercars, Porsche 917 racers, Penske Porsche 956 endurance racers, etc etc etc.
you think Penske or Dick Johnson chose to run a spool over a plated diff as he couldnt afford a proper diff?
Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
but I find the lowspeed characteristics annoying.
lot less "annoying lowspeed characteristics" in a welder than there is a proper plated race diff mate...