370Z Factory LSD: This thing is worse than I remembered

Red__Zed · 04-12-2011, 01:27 PM

Hm, at under a grand it may be worth dealing with a torsen. Might have to shoot them a pm.

SPOHN · 04-12-2011, 01:56 PM

I'll have my review up tonight on the OSG. It's worth it no doubt. I'd cheap out of somethings but a diff I will not.

Red__Zed · 04-12-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'll have my review up tonight on the OSG. It's worth it no doubt. I'd cheap out of somethings but a diff I will not.

Yeah, I'm not sure I want to deal with the osg maintenance. Plus with how little I'll be tracking, I doubt I'll deal with much lifting. I managed to deal with the torsen on s2ks.

SPOHN · 04-12-2011, 02:14 PM

The maintenance is not bad unless you track often. I plan to change the diff oil about every other oil change. But thats me. It could go longer under milder circumstances What's 90 bucks?

Red__Zed · 04-12-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

The maintenance is not bad unless you track often. I plan to change the diff oil about every other oil change. But thats me. It could go longer under milder circumstances What's 90 bucks?

A decent dinner out

I've heard the OSG is not too invasive, but I'm torn about whether it will be overkill for me. There were a handful of times in s2000's I complained about not be able to get throttle on when I had lifted a tire, but it really wasn't that bad. I'm running even softer suspension on the Z, so I should be able to tolerate it.

ChrisSlicks · 04-12-2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

The maintenance is not bad unless you track often. I plan to change the diff oil about every other oil change. But thats me. It could go longer under milder circumstances What's 90 bucks?

The diff only holds < 1 quart, what are you putting in there? Johnny Walker Gold?

SPOHN · 04-12-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The diff only holds < 1 quart, what are you putting in there? Johnny Walker Gold?

Not sure how big the cans were. But we started on the second can. I used OSG fluid. I was standing there when they did it.

SPOHN · 04-12-2011, 03:21 PM

I can tell you one thing, that anything is far better than the VLSD.

Red__Zed · 04-12-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I can tell you one thing, that anything is far better than the VLSD.

No doubt on that. I've got it even worse with the open.

Armonster · 04-12-2011, 05:10 PM

How do these various diffs affect understeer/oversteer on corner exit (on the gas). Assuming you have traction, too much locking = understeer, correct?

370zrider · 05-06-2013, 11:50 PM

aadosx · 04-12-2011, 01:22 PM

I believe it was THMotorsports (sponsor on my native forum =P ) that quoted me that.. it was just a week ago. They're also all over eBay for that price if you trust it. Personally I'd go with the sponsor..

I agree that the major downside to the Quaife is if you lift a tire. Is the OSG just as quiet as the Quaife? I might have to look into it some.. but I'm guessing it costs a good chunk more with that fancy name tag. =P

04-12-2011, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	I'll have my review up tonight on the OSG. It's worth it no doubt. I'd cheap out of somethings but a diff I will not. __________________

04-12-2011, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	The maintenance is not bad unless you track often. I plan to change the diff oil about every other oil change. But thats me. It could go longer under milder circumstances What's 90 bucks? __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 04-12-2011 at 02:22 PM.

04-12-2011, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	I can tell you one thing, that anything is far better than the VLSD. __________________

05-06-2013, 11:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
370zrider Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mexico Posts: 106 Drives: 370zM6tour12nosport Rep Power: 14	__________________ Stillen [gen3 CAI + headers + HFC + Exhaust + UD Pulley + lightweight flywheel] + Uprev e-tune+ PC680 Odyssey battery + oil cooler + MishimotoThermostat = 312whp + 252wtq @1,500mts or 5,000ft elevation

04-12-2011, 01:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
aadosx Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 172 Drives: 2007 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 17	I believe it was THMotorsports (sponsor on my native forum =P ) that quoted me that.. it was just a week ago. They're also all over eBay for that price if you trust it. Personally I'd go with the sponsor.. I agree that the major downside to the Quaife is if you lift a tire. Is the OSG just as quiet as the Quaife? I might have to look into it some.. but I'm guessing it costs a good chunk more with that fancy name tag. =P __________________ 2007 350Z HR :: 3.7 Final Drive : Injen Long-Tube Intakes : TurboXS Cat-Back : Eibach Sportline : Enkei RPF1 18x9.5/10.5 +15

04-12-2011, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Hm, at under a grand it may be worth dealing with a torsen. Might have to shoot them a pm.

04-12-2011, 05:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 16	How do these various diffs affect understeer/oversteer on corner exit (on the gas). Assuming you have traction, too much locking = understeer, correct?

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