Lsd
Lsd
Has anyone driven or owned a base Z without the LSD and then driven a Z with it? Is there a big difference. I have the base model and it seems to be kinda hard to drift it on occassion due to no LSD. Do you think I could just get one out of a totalled Z in a junkyard or just buy a aftermarket one, thanks
Yes, if you step on it in a corner the Base Z will light up the inside wheel a lot more. This is because it is getting dis-weighted. The Enthusiast Model and up will move the car forward thus making your track times and handling better. It can also still burn rubber going around a turn but, it is moving the car forward at a faster rate because some of the traction is getting transferred to the outside wheel.
Enthusiast Model up have VLSD. I'm buying a Nismo LSD. They are are better and you can adjust the slip bias without taking them out and adding shims like other clutch type LSD's on the market. I think that will come in handy on track days.
Enthusiast Model up have VLSD. I'm buying a Nismo LSD. They are are better and you can adjust the slip bias without taking them out and adding shims like other clutch type LSD's on the market. I think that will come in handy on track days.
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Originally Posted by mecinoid
Yes, if you step on it in a corner the Base Z will light up the inside wheel a lot more. This is because it is getting dis-weighted. The Enthusiast Model and up will move the car forward thus making your track times and handling better. It can also still burn rubber going around a turn but, it is moving the car forward at a faster rate because some of the traction is getting transferred to the outside wheel.
Enthusiast Model up have VLSD. I'm buying a Nismo LSD. They are are better and you can adjust the slip bias without taking them out and adding shims like other clutch type LSD's on the market. I think that will come in handy on track days.
Enthusiast Model up have VLSD. I'm buying a Nismo LSD. They are are better and you can adjust the slip bias without taking them out and adding shims like other clutch type LSD's on the market. I think that will come in handy on track days.
Originally Posted by AmiiricanMade
how much is the nismo LSD?
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I have seen them as low as $846.
It's one of the first things I'm doing along with Hotchis sways and Koni Sports when I get back to work.
I have a couple of people that do a great job installing these for $350-400.
So, worst case = $1,000 + $400 = $1400. For Nismo LSD installed with stock gear set. If you want to go with 3.90's it another $500 or so. I like the gearing the way it is I think. I need a ride in a car with 3.90's however. I might pop for that since it is only a 10% reduction and won't screw up the highway mileage much. Top end will suffer but this isn't a top end car for me.
140-150mph would still be good for me.
Thanks for the reply, 1400 sounds a little steep, I think I may just get exhaust and CAI before, but I definately will prob. get one. Is getting one out of a junkyard totalled enthusiast Z out of the question? Cheaper?
Yeah, I bet you could get one for under $500. Then it would be the VLSD not the clutch type and set up would put you at $850. Really you can do the NISMO for around $1250 complete. I think you have a good idea. I just figure if I do it I want the stronger unit that get better traction and is adjustable. However, in my Firebird I stayed with the stock LSD and regeared it and I am quite happy. I really don't see that you can go wrong either way.
I'm just going to bite the bullet and when I can just do it all at once. I have done one thing at a time for years. I figure I got the car for cheaper than expected and I have about 7K to put into it once I secure a job and don't have to use the money for house payments etc...
I'm just going to bite the bullet and when I can just do it all at once. I have done one thing at a time for years. I figure I got the car for cheaper than expected and I have about 7K to put into it once I secure a job and don't have to use the money for house payments etc...
Last edited by Z_Driver; Oct 18, 2005 at 08:11 PM.
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Originally Posted by undRgrNd350z
so you're saying my 2006 track comes w/ lsd? how much better is the nismo lsd for drift?
You also get instant LSD action opposed to a liquid that has to react to lock the rear up for you.
You might want to see if someone could set you up a air locker or lock-right for our Z's. That might be even better. I would love get into that sport. Nothing like hanging it out with control.
Originally Posted by illZ
Why isn't the Z a drift car? I am fully aware of the sport and the car. 
It works fine. Although the lighter cars are easier to drift, the Z is no slouch.
It works fine. Although the lighter cars are easier to drift, the Z is no slouch.Well the heavy wieght is one of the biggest factors, but other than that...
-There is alot more aftermarket support for, lets say...the 240sx which means, easier to find what you need, and probably at a cheaper price
-you can make a completely drift ready, with tons of nice goodies...for the same price it costs for a bone stock 350z...maybe even 2-3 of them for the price of a Z
-Drifting = lots of crashing and broken parts...ALL THE TIME....again the cheaper costs of the car and parts wins
-you can do basically anything to a 240, ziptie your bumper on, weld something you shouldnt weld, and you wouldnt care at all...cuz you probably bought the car for 1500 dollars, i should know, i drive a 240 that doesnt have paint on the front end haha
-350z's are too new, not as much is known about them as is 240's which have been around for 16 years?
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