Ok, I'm kinda of embarrassed about not knowing this, but it came up in a conversation with a friend of mine.

I have an '06 530i. If I'm not mistaken, I have an open differential on there (it's stock). So, does this mean all the power goes to just one wheel when driving? In other words, how many skid marks will be left behind if I burnout, in a straight line?

Thanks

 

one fire tire

power goes to both wheels, until one slips. the wheel with less traction spins.

 

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Thanks guys! Haha, looks like my friend and I are going to split the cost of an Xbox steering wheel and pedals. We made a bet and we're kinda both right/wrong