I'm setting my car up for drift/light track use and was having a tough time deciding on 1.5 way or 2 way. A 2 way diff for road racing can cause problems. I can't remember exactly, but it can make the car tend to either understeer/oversteer on throttle lift/engine brake decel...something like that.

I just got the OS diff. It's definitely pricey, but I got it anyway. You cannot deny quality, especiallly on a part that is gonna see a lot of action. My driving coach recommended to set it up for 1.5 way, which should be plenty fun for drifting and still perform well on the road course.

 

What about the Quaife LSD ? it doesn't make sounds (its the only one Torsen )...
all the others LSDs mentioned are clutch Type.

 

no

 

^ why ?

 

Hey guys I know this is out there but what are everyone's thoughts on a welded diff. I know the 240's do it but just wanted to see the a's input.

 

they dont last too long and suck for dd.

 

i also wanted to know that answer to this...just for my fyi

 

hey guys i have an 04 base z and wanted to know if a base 04 z with except a 2-way tomei lsd? Need your help on this thanks if you could pm me thanks again.

 

The 350z diff cant take being welded..........they break.....sure some have reported having it for a while, then it breaks, but with drifting events it will break - promise......

its nothing like a 240sx that can be welded and take it for years......

-J

 

Thanks for the quick response

 

So looks like top picks are Cusco RS and the even more expensive OS Giken. Anyone have experience with the Nismo's there poppen up in marketplace. I hear there noisy/clunky. How many miles does a typical LSD last?

 

The Tomei is only available as a 2-way. It's one of the most inexpensive units out there. I was interested in the Kaaz, but I was easily talked into the Tomei, because it is very similar and comes with the shot-peened discs. Apparently, it makes it smoother.

Not true. I have welded many 240sx differentials. The R200 has had only one major change since the '70s. After the S12/Z31 R200, they shortened the pinion length. The the open differential carrier of the S13/S14/Z32 R200, although incompatible with the Z33's R200, isn't much different. I'm confident that if you properly MIG weld 1/4" plates in, it won't break.

 

Anyone here drift with a Nismo LSD?

 

another question, with the nismo lsd, I know the difference between the 1.5 way and 2 way, i've drifted with a 2 way kaaz but not 1.5 way nismo set at 80%, any differences?this is for dd with the once a month drift event, thoughts?

 

it will break........known of too many who have broken it.......diff case cracks.....but its for you to try......

-J

 

I have the nismo.......love it!

Mines set to 2 way.....its aggressive for daily driving, but to me, the clunking and tire scrub is small price to pay when i drive the Z around town..........the performance on the track is worth its weight in gold.....

So it doesn't bother me much......

-J

 

^ Hows a 2 way for spirited mountain/windy road drives, does it slide every corner exit?

 

I bought mine for $600 used from a guy who went bankrupt.

Best deal ever, Works great, took it drifting for the first time Sunday and it rocked!

 

screenshot or it didnt happen!


On topic, this was just the thread i was looking for, 2 way it is for me

****back from..th....t...t.....the dead! *******

 

only suggestion on the nismo as soon as you break it in change the fluid to the motul it is a night and day difference