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by **barryogen** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:01 pm

is there a downside to changing from non-lsd to lsd for a FF car?

the reason for the change is to limit/some_what_remove "single wheel" spin on gravel/wet/grass.

about the only downside I can see is the cost($1200 + the install) and potentially a bit more tyre wear(although it'd probably be about even due to current wheel spin.)

by **RomanV** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:08 pm

It depends on what kind of LSD really...

What exactly are you looking at?

torsen = fine.

viscous = fine.

clutch pack = could be a PITA, depending on how it is set up.

by **barryogen** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:12 pm

RomanV wrote:It depends on what kind of LSD really...

What exactly are you looking at?
torsen = fine.
viscous = fine.
clutch pack = could be a PITA, depending on how it is set up.

http://trdparts.jp/english/parts_lsd_mechanical.html
part number 41301-ST804

by **TRD Man** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:18 pm

Dave, the mechanical LSD will make some noise, it will feel harsh at times and it may induce some extra understeer.
Apart from that there's no real downside.

But I would ask - how often do you drive on gravel or wet grass?

by **Distrb** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:44 pm

I've just installed a TRD mech LSD (1.5way) in my Ae82 and i have to say, the current benifits outweigh the disadvantages.

Im suprised how smooth and not noisy it is. Diff is in a C52 gearbox with 75w-90 syntrax gearbox oil. It's a bit noisy when turning really tight.. but for general driving its fine

I guess only time will tell the true benifits and disadvantages

by **Stu-** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:18 pm

downside to lsd? Just the usual flash backs and mass paranoia really....

by **deaf_rattle** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:20 pm

Stu- wrote:downside to lsd? Just the usual flash backs and mass paranoia really....

nice

by **barryogen** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:19 am

TRD Man wrote:Dave, the mechanical LSD will make some noise, it will feel harsh at times and it may induce some extra understeer.
Apart from that there's no real downside.

But I would ask - how often do you drive on gravel or wet grass?

I live on an almst dirt road, and I park on wet grass... my problem is that single wheel spin is a problem now on wet tarseal/asphelt(sp?), and with a few mods I'm planning, it'll be putting a fair bit more power to the wheels, so I want to limit single wheel spinning before it becomes annoying.

and yes I realise that slipping the clutch would limit it, but errr, thats not the point.

by **Lanius** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:31 pm

Stu- wrote:downside to lsd? Just the usual flash backs and mass paranoia really....

Santa's TardMe Listings · by **Santa'sBoostinSleigh** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:28 pm

Lanius wrote:
Stu- wrote:downside to lsd? Just the usual flash backs and mass paranoia really....

i dont get it....

by **FrEsH** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:39 pm

Santa'sBoostinSleigh wrote:
Lanius wrote:
Stu- wrote:downside to lsd? Just the usual flash backs and mass paranoia really....

i dont get it....

lsd as in the drug...

Santa's TardMe Listings · by **Santa'sBoostinSleigh** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:45 pm

FrEsH wrote:
Santa'sBoostinSleigh wrote:
Lanius wrote:
Stu- wrote:downside to lsd? Just the usual flash backs and mass paranoia really....

i dont get it....

lsd as in the drug...

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by **barryogen** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:49 am

thanks for all that guys.

by **BZG Wagon** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:03 am

I found underseer a bit of a problem in due to the LSD on my Familia. If you give a bit too much gas on a corner and both wheels light up, you can get in a little trouble (the corolla however, 1 wheel spins, 1 wheel guides).

Apart from that they are brilliant! Help reduce torque steer too. I miss my LSD.

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