Upgrading over Quaife worth it?

shadow85 · 11-17-2021, 10:10 PM

Thanks mate. Definitely keen on the OSG, but FML, 4 month wait.

redondoaveb · 11-17-2021, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Thanks mate. Definitely keen on the OSG, but FML, 4 month wait.

As Hotrodz mentioned, the Wavertrac is a great diff too. A lot of guys prefer the Wavetrac over the OS Giken. Not sure what your wait time would be on that

Rusty · 11-17-2021, 11:15 PM

Out of the box. The OSG is a 1.5 way and starts out about 70% lock up. you have to use the OSG gear lube too. Otherwise it's noisy.

shadow85 · 11-18-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

As Hotrodz mentioned, the Wavertrac is a great diff too. A lot of guys prefer the Wavetrac over the OS Giken. Not sure what your wait time would be on that

I may be able to get a Wavetrac also, but is Wavetrac only for Manual? I can't seem to find any that specify it can work with Automatic?

Spooler · 11-18-2021, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

I may be able to get a Wavetrac also, but is Wavetrac only for Manual? I can't seem to find any that specify it can work with Automatic?

If you have an auto, OSG is the only one that is offered other than Quaffie. Make sure you get the LSD for the 3.3 diff. It is different than the 3.69 diff.

sirnixalot · 11-18-2021, 08:45 AM

I have a Nismo 1.5 way with all clutches engaged and I am using the OS Giken fluid with it. It is an.....interesting drive when it comes to roundabouts (of which there are a ton here). I have been considering dropping the diff to deactivate one clutch on each side as it is still pretty noticeable trying to part throttle through a turn.

The OS Giken fluid did calm it down considerably, before it was like gun shots out back and don't even think about driving it 2 way on the street.

When I put the hammer down though, it's awesome.

Rusty · 11-18-2021, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sirnixalot

I have a Nismo 1.5 way with all clutches engaged and I am using the OS Giken fluid with it. It is an.....interesting drive when it comes to roundabouts (of which there are a ton here). I have been considering dropping the diff to deactivate one clutch on each side as it is still pretty noticeable trying to part throttle through a turn.

The OS Giken fluid did calm it down considerably, before it was like gun shots out back and don't even think about driving it 2 way on the street.

When I put the hammer down though, it's awesome.

You think the Nismo unit is interesting on the street. Ever drive a vehicle with a Detroit Lock in it? It can be down right scary at first. Going into and coming out of corners. It will bang and clang, and wiggle the rear. Mid corner. Lift off the gas, and it will pull the front towards the inside. Step on the gas and it will push the front towards the outside.

sirnixalot · 11-18-2021, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You think the Nismo unit is interesting on the street. Ever drive a vehicle with a Detroit Lock in it? It can be down right scary at first. Going into and coming out of corners. It will bang and clang, and wiggle the rear. Mid corner. Lift off the gas, and it will pull the front towards the inside. Step on the gas and it will push the front towards the outside.

Yeah I've driven an old f150 with a mechanical locker years ago and THAT was an experience

The Nismo diff in 2 way and 85w140 was probably 80% as bad as that was

Rusty · 11-18-2021, 01:56 PM

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Yeah I've driven an old f150 with a mechanical locker years ago and THAT was an experience

The Nismo diff in 2 way and 85w140 was probably 80% as bad as that was

With the Detroit Locker. The shorter the wheelbase, the worse it is. I had one in a 1990 6ft bed regular cab Hardbody with the 3L V6 5 speed. Also had a Quaffie LSD in the front. Offroad, that truck went everywhere.

I would still have it, if it didn't rust out.

shadow85 · 11-18-2021, 04:28 PM

So CZP told me they are showing one OSG Auto LSD in stock, but OSGUSA told me their is none in stock world wide.

Hotrodz · 11-18-2021, 06:47 PM

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So CZP told me they are showing one OSG Auto LSD in stock, but OSGUSA told me their is none in stock world wide.

LMAO, mine is on the car and has been used other than to move the car on and off the trailer. It's you for $10k. And yes it is an auto diff.

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shadow85 · 11-26-2021, 07:28 PM

Ahh ok cool, just wondering because everyone keeps saying these mechanical diffs sound like a nightmare and will embarrasse you near public.

redondoaveb · 11-26-2021, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Ahh ok cool, just wondering because everyone keeps saying these mechanical diffs sound like a nightmare and will embarrasse you near public.

Not exactly sure what you mean by mechanical but the os giken is a clutch diff

11-17-2021, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 921 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	Thanks mate. Definitely keen on the OSG, but FML, 4 month wait. redondoaveb likes this.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,449 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Out of the box. The OSG is a 1.5 way and starts out about 70% lock up. you have to use the OSG gear lube too. Otherwise it's noisy. Hotrodz and sirnixalot like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 11-17-2021 at 11:18 PM.

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sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57455	I have a Nismo 1.5 way with all clutches engaged and I am using the OS Giken fluid with it. It is an.....interesting drive when it comes to roundabouts (of which there are a ton here). I have been considering dropping the diff to deactivate one clutch on each side as it is still pretty noticeable trying to part throttle through a turn. The OS Giken fluid did calm it down considerably, before it was like gun shots out back and don't even think about driving it 2 way on the street. When I put the hammer down though, it's awesome. Rusty and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

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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: 25	So CZP told me they are showing one OSG Auto LSD in stock, but OSGUSA told me their is none in stock world wide. Last edited by shadow85; 11-18-2021 at 05:28 PM.

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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: 25	Ahh ok cool, just wondering because everyone keeps saying these mechanical diffs sound like a nightmare and will embarrasse you near public. Optimiser likes this.

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