***Aftermarket LSD Reviews***
10-02-2008, 07:25 AM
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if you do searches you'll find tons posted on the NISMO diff. I prefer not even to sell it as it's just obnoxious to drive, but others like it - to each their own
60% is what we recommend for the Cusco diff to be set at for street and mixed use. Higher lockups are worthwhile if you're doing sole drift use, or just track days - otherwise it really offers no benefit except to make the diff grabbier. I run it at 60% on my own car
60% is what we recommend for the Cusco diff to be set at for street and mixed use. Higher lockups are worthwhile if you're doing sole drift use, or just track days - otherwise it really offers no benefit except to make the diff grabbier. I run it at 60% on my own car
10-03-2008, 02:44 AM
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if you do searches you'll find tons posted on the NISMO diff. I prefer not even to sell it as it's just obnoxious to drive, but others like it - to each their own
60% is what we recommend for the Cusco diff to be set at for street and mixed use. Higher lockups are worthwhile if you're doing sole drift use, or just track days - otherwise it really offers no benefit except to make the diff grabbier. I run it at 60% on my own car
60% is what we recommend for the Cusco diff to be set at for street and mixed use. Higher lockups are worthwhile if you're doing sole drift use, or just track days - otherwise it really offers no benefit except to make the diff grabbier. I run it at 60% on my own car
10-03-2008, 08:58 AM
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1.5 you get power in both wheels during acceleration and some power while deccelaration. A 2 way you get alot of power during acceleration as well as deccelaration. So for dd a 1.5 is more ideal. If im wrong someone correct me please.
10-03-2008, 09:04 AM
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correct ^
From our site (applicable to all 1.5/2 way diffs)
Cusco LSD's for the 350Z are internally adjustable from 1.5 way to 2 way to suit every driving condition. In 1.5 way mode, the LSD activates under acceleration. Understeer is less than on the 2 way LSD. Recommended for drivers having difficulty with 2 way LSD understeer, or for those not wanting to setup for drift use. The 2 way LSD activates on both acceleration and deceleration, making it desirable for drift use, but not for road racing.
From our site (applicable to all 1.5/2 way diffs)
Cusco LSD's for the 350Z are internally adjustable from 1.5 way to 2 way to suit every driving condition. In 1.5 way mode, the LSD activates under acceleration. Understeer is less than on the 2 way LSD. Recommended for drivers having difficulty with 2 way LSD understeer, or for those not wanting to setup for drift use. The 2 way LSD activates on both acceleration and deceleration, making it desirable for drift use, but not for road racing.
10-05-2008, 06:35 AM
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the nismo is adjustable. you can change lockup by adjusting the "preload" on the clutch pacs without removing the diff--remove the pass side stub shaft and turn adj nut inside. it goes 50, 68, 100%. you can also dissassemble the unit and change it from 1.5 to 2.
it is very obnoxious, but much less $$$ compared to similar units.
i myself would much rather have a clutch style diff than a gear unit, and i am always out to save a buck.
had i not found the nismo for peanuts i would have bought the cusco rs. i track my car a few days a year and this makes the car a whole new animal. its funny too that the popping and clunking goes away after the first session once the fluid gets warm. it is very grabby and tends to make the car wander on long sweeping exit ramps--however coilovers did help in reducing this.
it is very obnoxious, but much less $$$ compared to similar units.
i myself would much rather have a clutch style diff than a gear unit, and i am always out to save a buck.
had i not found the nismo for peanuts i would have bought the cusco rs. i track my car a few days a year and this makes the car a whole new animal. its funny too that the popping and clunking goes away after the first session once the fluid gets warm. it is very grabby and tends to make the car wander on long sweeping exit ramps--however coilovers did help in reducing this.
10-05-2008, 08:16 AM
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So with the quaife all thats needed to do is unbolt the pumpkin, open it and replace the open diff with the quaife. Hmmmm i think i need to save up for the quaife
10-05-2008, 10:16 AM
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you still need to ensure that backlash does not change, and you need to follow the torque sequence/special instructions for diff center section removal--ie keeping the bearing caps in the correct spot, etc.
10-05-2008, 05:45 PM
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if i purchase the cusco rs for my 06 base do i need to purchase a specific part number cuso rs? or will any of them just drop in as long as i purchase the other needed parts.
10-06-2008, 06:36 AM
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10-06-2008, 08:26 AM
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So for the open dif guys where do we find the output flanges we need to drop in certain lsd's? This thread should be renamed "LSD reviews, tips and technicals" lol
10-06-2008, 08:36 AM
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places like Performance, or ourselves, offer the diffs with all the parts needed (output shafts, bearings, seals, etc), or you can just get them on your own from the dealer. They are factory parts. At a minimum you need the output shafts, bearings and seals.
http://www.z1auto.com/submodel.asp?m...&cat=driveline
Click the above for the 350Z-Drivtrain section of our site. All the diffs we offer have the option of ordering them with our without the install parts required for base model installation. The only one we don't have listed yet is OS Giken, since we're waiting to clarify what, if anything, is needed. Also, please note that despite Tomei's picture showing bearings and seals, they are not included.
http://www.z1auto.com/submodel.asp?m...&cat=driveline
Click the above for the 350Z-Drivtrain section of our site. All the diffs we offer have the option of ordering them with our without the install parts required for base model installation. The only one we don't have listed yet is OS Giken, since we're waiting to clarify what, if anything, is needed. Also, please note that despite Tomei's picture showing bearings and seals, they are not included.
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10-06-2008, 08:51 AM
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I was hoping you guys had the Kaaz but tomei is the same i guess, how much extra would it cost for the necessary parts.
(Im also asking for the benefit of others who will read this thread in the future. STICKY!!!!!!!!)
(Im also asking for the benefit of others who will read this thread in the future. STICKY!!!!!!!!)