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Old 11-06-2006, 06:37 AM
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hey if i could get an idea what and where to get the best LSD that whould be very helpfull. i am putting it in, in like 2 weeks or so. thanks
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Its not a question of what the best LSD is, but what the best one is for you. Do you have a 5AT, 6MT, VLSD, open diff? What kind of driving do you plan on doing, what maintenance levels are you willing to undertake and how much you're willing to spend for the unit, install and to maintain it?

Without knowing any of that, no way to give you a useful suggestion.
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Old 11-06-2006, 07:16 AM
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i like CUSCO <-- link
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Quaife, Nismo, and research what your buying first.

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ATS LSD for the win!
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as said above, all in what you are looking for and budget

tell us what you want to do with it and that will help.
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The best, happens to be the most expensive. Either ATS Carbon, or the Quaife (easier if you have an open diff car). Cusco is less expensive, but a little bit grabbier, and Nismo is the least expensive, but terribly grabby for road use. We have them all on our website, if you care to take a look: www.forgedperformance.com/store
Old 11-06-2006, 07:15 PM
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I love my Quaife. I had one on my Maxima, too.

Sharif can fix you up.
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thanks guys. i am just looking for a all around use LSD, not to maint. money is not really much of an issue. i have a 6spd i dont know much else. it is a base model 06 if that helps.
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For most people, the stock LSD is more than enough. Unless you are a big racer or drifter, I'd think about spending the cash elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by Spartan
thanks guys. i am just looking for a all around use LSD, not to maint. money is not really much of an issue. i have a 6spd i dont know much else. it is a base model 06 if that helps.
On a base model, go with the Quaife. One of the best performers and will be an easy drop in for your base pumpkin. Only maintenance it requires is oil changes. Its the most expensive, but you said cost isn't an issues. Search on Quaife and you'll find a lot of the other info I've written on it in previous threads.


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For most people, the stock LSD is more than enough. Unless you are a big racer or drifter, I'd think about spending the cash elsewhere.
Once you've had the ability to drive in a vehicle that is equipped with a unit like the Quaife or ATS, you'd probably change your mind. They make a phenomenal improvement in the capabilities of the vehicle, even on the street.
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Originally Posted by helldorado
Once you've had the ability to drive in a vehicle that is equipped with a unit like the Quaife or ATS, you'd probably change your mind. They make a phenomenal improvement in the capabilities of the vehicle, even on the street.
I can't say I totally agree on that. While it does make some improvements, it also creates some headaches. I had the Cusco in my last car. I'd say that you just have to decide what you really need/want.
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Stock LSD sucks for dragging, it peg legs first 2-3 seconds on the burnout and hard launches get you sideways some. I dont drag enough to justify spending $1000+ on an LSD though...
Old 11-07-2006, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
I can't say I totally agree on that. While it does make some improvements, it also creates some headaches. I had the Cusco in my last car. I'd say that you just have to decide what you really need/want.
don't the cusco makes noise in turns? quaife doesn't do that.
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