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

370Zsteve · 02-08-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Even on mountain twisties at 6/10th pace the difference is very noticable. If you rarely take the car to the twisties, then I am sure the OEM diff is fine for street use.

I always take the car to the twisties. That's why I bought it. Seriously, I'm not having any issues at all, I'm not some n00b, I'm race-trained in Formula Fords.

I have no doubt the LSDs mentioned above are much better than the viscous oem unit. But I think the oem LSD is quite adequate for street use. No mountain twisties around these parts, but lots of twisties, elevation changes and very challenging old New England roads. In fact, the most impressive thing about this car is it's predictability when exiting a corner at speed. Besides I like a little wheelspin, it's challenging and fun.

ZeeYouLater · 02-08-2010, 11:52 AM

Without a percentage number e.g 40% lock capacity the compare discussion is use less.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential

The technology of differentials and LSDs

Making things worser than they are should not sell other things better

P.S: a VLSD has normaly a curve delta wheelspin to torque % transferred to the otherside

Sources will help to compare

Sharif@Forged · 02-08-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I always take the car to the twisties. That's why I bought it. Seriously, I'm not having any issues at all, I'm not some n00b, I'm race-trained in Formula Fords.

I have no doubt the LSDs mentioned above are much better than the viscous oem unit. But I think the oem LSD is quite adequate for street use. No mountain twisties around these parts, but lots of twisties, elevation changes and very challenging old New England roads. In fact, the most impressive thing about this car is it's predictability when exiting a corner at speed. Besides I like a little wheelspin, it's challenging and fun.

Yeah, it does add a little excitement.

02-08-2010, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZeeYouLater Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Swiss Posts: 39 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 16	Without a percentage number e.g 40% lock capacity the compare discussion is use less. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential The technology of differentials and LSDs Making things worser than they are should not sell other things better P.S: a VLSD has normaly a curve delta wheelspin to torque % transferred to the otherside Sources will help to compare Last edited by ZeeYouLater; 02-08-2010 at 12:03 PM.

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