Do I need the VLSD? (limited slip diff)

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10-25-2008 | 07:21 AM

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limochad

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Maybe you just suck at driving.

It actually was no accident! I know how to drive. I was just having a little fun with my car that is why I bought it.

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10-25-2008 | 07:49 AM

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Hey everyone.

I'm getting a new car soon and I've already decided on a '07/'08 350z 6MT, but I don't know if I should go with the base model or the enthusiast.

I want to get the base model because it's cheaper, but I'm concerned by the fact that it doesn't come with a limited slip differential (VLSD). Is that even necessary?

What are the benefits of having the vlsd?
How will it affect manouvers such as drifting, donuts, 180's, etc.?

I drive fast and hard sometimes... and I plan on drifting and doing donuts sometimes.

please help

Give me a call before you do this. That way I can follow you and when you crash, I'll have a handy tool box ready to part out your car swiftly.

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10-25-2008 | 08:07 AM

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We aren't worried about you, just another increase in our insurance.

I just know by now that our insurance depends on other Z as well !!!!!!!

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10-25-2008 | 08:44 AM

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Give me a call before you do this. That way I can follow you and when you crash, I'll have a handy tool box ready to part out your car swiftly.

damn...he's in cali or i'd ride shotgun with you and help!!!

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10-25-2008 | 10:49 AM

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You guys are mean! Hilarious, but mean.

Also, +1 to all the mean stuff you said.

Enjoy replacing your clutch.

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10-25-2008 | 10:54 AM

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How could you possibly think that you're the first person to ask this question dude? Really? Search.

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10-25-2008 | 11:00 AM

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IMO you don't need it... I shut it off every time I get in the car

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10-25-2008 | 11:34 AM

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IMO you don't need it... I shut it off every time I get in the car

How do you shut off your VLSD?

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10-25-2008 | 11:39 AM

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^its a little ****, in the engine bay. right next to the headlight fluid reservoir. kinda covered by the flex capacitor harness by the firewall. if u look at it from the right fender u could see it, its black.

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10-25-2008 | 11:43 AM

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Is it the **** by the muffler bearings?

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10-25-2008 | 01:47 PM

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I have an '06 base, of course without a LSD and i have only ever really noticed needing it in the rain. But as long as you have a "little bit" of common sense in wet conditions; you'll be fine. But cruise control is a different story...

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10-25-2008 | 06:58 PM

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For someone who plans on doing donuts and drifting in parking lots, my guess is a "little bit" of common sense might be tough to muster.

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10-26-2008 | 02:38 AM

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You are a teenager aren't you?

/dies of laughter

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10-26-2008 | 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Flick Montana

For someone who plans on doing donuts and drifting in parking lots, my guess is a "little bit" of common sense might be tough to muster.

Good point. sadly it may only come after he screws up a perfectly good z...
Tisk Tisk

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10-26-2008 | 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pezeveng35

IMO you don't need it... I shut it off every time I get in the car

please explain more

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10-26-2008 | 07:34 PM

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all drifters have LSD on their cars.

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10-27-2008 | 09:50 AM

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For me, getting an Enthusiast was more about wanting cruise control than the VLSD. But then, I am 35, not 19.

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10-27-2008 | 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Hraesvelg

How do you shut off your VLSD?

Ha. Ha. Ha. You press the VDC button twice. Everyone knows that.

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10-27-2008 | 05:24 PM

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^^ lol. and drifting the z isnt a bad thing as long as its done legally,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl00owBT77s

davidv, i was at the skyline cruise, i painted my stock wheels black if you remember

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