Anyone running Quaife LSD?

Huck · 02-09-2015, 06:20 PM

I was under the impression that the Quaife was the only thing you need, no axle stubs or anything like that?

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jaedub · 02-09-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

I was under the impression that the Quaife was the only thing you need, no axle stubs or anything like that?

Zdayz 2015 woohoo!

That's what I've been hearing

cdoxp800 · 02-09-2015, 07:40 PM

We had to cut the stub axle on mine. I have the QDF13L model.

JWillis72 · 02-11-2015, 07:26 PM

I love mine but I haven't come to the point were I don't want all 4 wheels on the ground.

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shadow85 · 06-29-2017, 09:27 PM

I am doing a TT build soon, might have to go with a quaife over the VLSD.

Jhill · 06-29-2017, 09:47 PM

The wavetrace seems like the way to go if or when I become unhappy with the vlsd but sadly no AT option. So weird nissan made two diffs for the z. Oops maybe I'm wrong and the wavetrace can work with AT diff as well, vivid site specifies it for 6mt but z1 only specifies vlsd or open.

jchammond · 06-29-2017, 09:47 PM

Love my Quaife & 7A/T with 3.357 gearing will still light up 345's.

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Driftomodachi · 06-29-2017, 10:26 PM

OS Giken 1.5 way.

HapaZ · 06-30-2017, 09:55 AM

I've been running the Quaife for the past two years. The biggest issue I have with it is getting in driveways. Sometimes coming in at an angle will cause the rear ending to lift on one side - especially with aftermarket sway bars - and I can't accelerate. I have to plan ahead a bit on the driveway at my home with a bit of momentum otherwise the car will spin the wheel in the air and will go nowhere. When both wheels are on the road, it's been a solid unit. No problems in 20k miles and I can feel it working its magic in tight corners. Also makes for good empty parking lot fun.

z510 · 07-01-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HapaZ

I've been running the Quaife for the past two years. The biggest issue I have with it is getting in driveways. Sometimes coming in at an angle will cause the rear ending to lift on one side - especially with aftermarket sway bars - and I can't accelerate. I have to plan ahead a bit on the driveway at my home with a bit of momentum otherwise the car will spin the wheel in the air and will go nowhere. When both wheels are on the road, it's been a solid unit. No problems in 20k miles and I can feel it working its magic in tight corners. Also makes for good empty parking lot fun.

Haha I have the quaife this happened to me last weekend. Couldn't figure it out for a second

But I've had the quaife for a year and it's been great at the track, especially combined with kw v3s. Only regret is not changing the final drive! If you're gonna split the pumpkin open and you have stock sport gearing definitely change it out, the gearing is too tall for most tracks

Hotrodz · 07-01-2017, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by z510

Haha I have the quaife this happened to me last weekend. Couldn't figure it out for a second

But I've had the quaife for a year and it's been great at the track, especially combined with kw v3s. Only regret is not changing the final drive! If you're gonna split the pumpkin open and you have stock sport gearing definitely change it out, the gearing is too tall for most tracks

If you are boosted this may not be true. On the tracks I run I find first and second gear to be to short and I wish I had more top end in third gear as I am always on the limiter, I need a cam upgrade so I can spin to 8K rpms or get taller gears.

Rusty · 07-01-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

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If you are boosted this may not be true. On the tracks I run I find first and second gear to be to short and I wish I had more top end in third gear as I am always on the limiter, I need a cam upgrade so I can spin to 8K rpms or get taller gears.

No, a oil pump up-grade and reset the limiter.

Hotrodz · 07-01-2017, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

No, a oil pump up-grade and reset the limiter.

I have the oil pump gear and ATI super damper....I asked twice and my tuner said he did not think it was a good idea unless I change the cam as well.

SurfDog · 06-30-2017, 04:54 PM

Quaif stays very cool and it is much lower maintenance then a clutch style. You probably can skip a diff cooler at track days. (I do).

True that it looses grip when lifting a rear wheel (and on ice and snow) but I love mine at the track.

It also torque vectors so it kind of "pushes" you around turns helping with understeer on the exit or corners

It is a good/ great option for a weekend warrior in fact I argue unless you a fully dedicated track car than it's the best choice (at least it was for me)

Z1 knows what stuff you need to install based on your base setup.

Be careful if you install a new stub axle that it has the same number of cogs in the ABS sensor "cog". My replacement from Z1 had a different cog and it was a bitch to figure out what was causing the intermittent Xmas tree of dash lights from the computer trying to make sense of the discrepancy!!! (The cog tells the computer how fast your wheel is turning).

SurfDog · 06-30-2017, 05:00 PM

BTW. Due to the expertise needed to getting the gear lash correct using a ton of different spacers this is not a DIY install. Perhaps have your shop order from Z1 if you are unsure about what supporting seals and parts etc you need.

This would be a good time to swap up to an aluminum finned (NISMO style)diff cover which will help keep your diff a bit cooler.

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cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 20	We had to cut the stub axle on mine. I have the QDF13L model. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

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Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 854 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3385	The wavetrace seems like the way to go if or when I become unhappy with the vlsd but sadly no AT option. So weird nissan made two diffs for the z. Oops maybe I'm wrong and the wavetrace can work with AT diff as well, vivid site specifies it for 6mt but z1 only specifies vlsd or open. DarkJak likes this. Last edited by Jhill; 06-29-2017 at 09:57 PM.

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jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Love my Quaife & 7A/T with 3.357 gearing will still light up 345's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	I love mine but I haven't come to the point were I don't want all 4 wheels on the ground. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 921 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 26	I am doing a TT build soon, might have to go with a quaife over the VLSD.

06-30-2017, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
HapaZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 246 Drives: 2012 370z Base Coupe Rep Power: 11	I've been running the Quaife for the past two years. The biggest issue I have with it is getting in driveways. Sometimes coming in at an angle will cause the rear ending to lift on one side - especially with aftermarket sway bars - and I can't accelerate. I have to plan ahead a bit on the driveway at my home with a bit of momentum otherwise the car will spin the wheel in the air and will go nowhere. When both wheels are on the road, it's been a solid unit. No problems in 20k miles and I can feel it working its magic in tight corners. Also makes for good empty parking lot fun.

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SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	Anyone running Quaife LSD? Quaif stays very cool and it is much lower maintenance then a clutch style. You probably can skip a diff cooler at track days. (I do). True that it looses grip when lifting a rear wheel (and on ice and snow) but I love mine at the track. It also torque vectors so it kind of "pushes" you around turns helping with understeer on the exit or corners It is a good/ great option for a weekend warrior in fact I argue unless you a fully dedicated track car than it's the best choice (at least it was for me) Z1 knows what stuff you need to install based on your base setup. Be careful if you install a new stub axle that it has the same number of cogs in the ABS sensor "cog". My replacement from Z1 had a different cog and it was a bitch to figure out what was causing the intermittent Xmas tree of dash lights from the computer trying to make sense of the discrepancy!!! (The cog tells the computer how fast your wheel is turning). SwedeZ likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix Last edited by SurfDog; 06-30-2017 at 05:02 PM.

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SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	BTW. Due to the expertise needed to getting the gear lash correct using a ton of different spacers this is not a DIY install. Perhaps have your shop order from Z1 if you are unsure about what supporting seals and parts etc you need. This would be a good time to swap up to an aluminum finned (NISMO style)diff cover which will help keep your diff a bit cooler. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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