Base needs LSD
Quaife ATB is hands down the best Diff I have used or experienced.
I personally purchased the Base model known that I would immediatly upgrade the LSD, HID's and Seats. I have drive without differential, to using the Vlsd, to Nismo LSD, to the Quaife, and I can personally say that the difference is night and day.
With the Quaife LSD there are no audible noises, or pops when parking or taking slow turns like the Nismo LSD.
The biggest reason I went with the Quaife wasn't just because it is one of the best LSD, but rather the life time warranty really sold me. It is also a huge plus for Base Model owners since it is a direct drop in LSD for us. So when compared to something like the Cusco where you will need to buy Axle stubs, this is probably equal in price when it comes down to it.
Again this is all subjective to how much you have to spend. The VLSD is the cheapest, followed by the Nismo, then either the Cusco with axle stubs or the Quaife.
I personally purchased the Base model known that I would immediatly upgrade the LSD, HID's and Seats. I have drive without differential, to using the Vlsd, to Nismo LSD, to the Quaife, and I can personally say that the difference is night and day.
With the Quaife LSD there are no audible noises, or pops when parking or taking slow turns like the Nismo LSD.
The biggest reason I went with the Quaife wasn't just because it is one of the best LSD, but rather the life time warranty really sold me. It is also a huge plus for Base Model owners since it is a direct drop in LSD for us. So when compared to something like the Cusco where you will need to buy Axle stubs, this is probably equal in price when it comes down to it.
Again this is all subjective to how much you have to spend. The VLSD is the cheapest, followed by the Nismo, then either the Cusco with axle stubs or the Quaife.
Originally Posted by Motormouth
the Nismo is also sold (if new) with a whole kit to install unlike all the others (quaife is drop in)
and also, if you are staying N/A you should get the 3.9 gearset at the same time!
and also, if you are staying N/A you should get the 3.9 gearset at the same time!
Originally Posted by VisionaryRacing
Again this is all subjective to how much you have to spend. The VLSD is the cheapest, followed by the Nismo, then either the Cusco with axle stubs or the Quaife.
Originally Posted by lindelium18
Do any of the sponsors on here sell the Quaife. I have only heard good things about them; both in the Z and in many other cars. That is probably what I will be going with since it will just bolt in.
Originally Posted by Motormouth
dude, the Base is THE BEST model you can get, be happy about it. if you are planning on lightly or seriously modifying it, it is the best, lightest starting point. No VDC, TCS, thank GOD 
the newer base models even get the HIDs! (the only reason to get a higher model)
the newer base models even get the HIDs! (the only reason to get a higher model)
we offer the Quaife if you need it
Install wise, really depends on the level of your experience I guess. When I had my Cusco installed, I chose to let a tranny shop do it
Install wise, really depends on the level of your experience I guess. When I had my Cusco installed, I chose to let a tranny shop do it
Originally Posted by lindelium18
Is this something that me and a couple guys could do in a garage and some tools? Or is this recommended for professional install?
Originally Posted by VisionaryRacing
Quaife ATB is hands down the best Diff I have used or experienced.
I personally purchased the Base model known that I would immediatly upgrade the LSD, HID's and Seats. I have drive without differential, to using the Vlsd, to Nismo LSD, to the Quaife, and I can personally say that the difference is night and day.
With the Quaife LSD there are no audible noises, or pops when parking or taking slow turns like the Nismo LSD.
The biggest reason I went with the Quaife wasn't just because it is one of the best LSD, but rather the life time warranty really sold me. It is also a huge plus for Base Model owners since it is a direct drop in LSD for us. So when compared to something like the Cusco where you will need to buy Axle stubs, this is probably equal in price when it comes down to it.
Again this is all subjective to how much you have to spend. The VLSD is the cheapest, followed by the Nismo, then either the Cusco with axle stubs or the Quaife.
I personally purchased the Base model known that I would immediatly upgrade the LSD, HID's and Seats. I have drive without differential, to using the Vlsd, to Nismo LSD, to the Quaife, and I can personally say that the difference is night and day.
With the Quaife LSD there are no audible noises, or pops when parking or taking slow turns like the Nismo LSD.
The biggest reason I went with the Quaife wasn't just because it is one of the best LSD, but rather the life time warranty really sold me. It is also a huge plus for Base Model owners since it is a direct drop in LSD for us. So when compared to something like the Cusco where you will need to buy Axle stubs, this is probably equal in price when it comes down to it.
Again this is all subjective to how much you have to spend. The VLSD is the cheapest, followed by the Nismo, then either the Cusco with axle stubs or the Quaife.
Originally Posted by Nexx
remember the guy talking smack about people talking smack about buying base. you are the person i was talking about when i said base people talk more smack then other trim owners.
Huh?
Originally Posted by lindelium18
Is this something that me and a couple guys could do in a garage and some tools? Or is this recommended for professional install?
Originally Posted by Nexx
remember the guy talking smack about people talking smack about buying base. you are the person i was talking about when i said base people talk more smack then other trim owners.
Last edited by Motormouth; Aug 1, 2007 at 07:53 AM.
Originally Posted by Motormouth
does anyone really have the Kaaz? I haven't seen many posts about it.. the Carbon ATS is more popular I thought.
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I got my car back from Z car garage yesterday with the nismo lsd and 3.9fd. It's fantastic. The nismo lsd really isn't bad at all. I was expecting it to be really noisy but theres only the occasional pop at low speeds and a bit a of gear whir.
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I just picked up an 07 base a few weeks ago. I am looking into getting an LSD but before i do i just wanted some feedback on dealership warranty experiences with these things. Is this something that they will try to automatically void my powertrain warranty for, or is this something that they dont fuss about??
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Originally Posted by alan86
i heard the quaife is loud and annoying
Originally Posted by alan86
i heard the quaife is loud and annoying
