Welding the diff

B.A.Q · 08-28-2011, 05:50 PM

I don't think I can afford an LSD because I need to change the clutch soon

So did anyone chose to weld the diff? I know a good shop that welds for drifters and he guarantees his work and I'm gonna get the 4.08 gears also so is there something I should be aware of like noise, rise in temp ...ext.

scionide · 08-28-2011, 06:35 PM

Increased tire wear, taking low speed turns your tires will scrub and people will think your chirping tires on purpose while parking, not the best for handling.

If its your daily just save for a proper LSD.

Red__Zed · 08-28-2011, 06:37 PM

not really street drivable with a welded diff.

quicksilver08 · 08-28-2011, 08:24 PM

Great way to snap shafts and completely impractical for DD.

Dark Sarcasm · 08-28-2011, 09:30 PM

impractical in a race car also! unless your just going to the drag strip. if the road has any moisture on it you can forget about going around turns.

6mtg37s · 08-29-2011, 03:43 AM

A lot of S-chassis do it in my area but it's honestly pointless unless your gonna only use the car to drift.. But even for drifting its not great.

SPOHN · 08-29-2011, 04:35 PM

I've heard of Jeep guys doing this but for a car. NO! That's crazy.

ScGRaceR · 08-29-2011, 04:44 PM

worst idea ever

blackonorange · 08-29-2011, 06:43 PM

People do that?

B.A.Q · 08-30-2011, 02:48 AM

lol, I've seen a couple 350 owners do that and it's gonna be the same as 2way LSD I think connects while on the gas and off the gas

But I think 2 way is not really drivable on the streets. gonna wait for an LSD I guess

Red__Zed · 08-30-2011, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackonorange

People do that?

I did it on my foxbody

m4a1mustang · 08-30-2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I did it on my foxy body

Fix'd.

Red__Zed · 08-30-2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Fix'd.

M4a1 welded my diff

spearfish25 · 08-30-2011, 04:53 PM

What's your main use of the car? I find that I want a lot of things, but most are impractical when they're only used of 0.05% of the driving I'm doing with the car. It's hard to justify a lot of race/track-related things in a car that's primarily daily driven.

But...welding the diff is an easy one. Don't.

cossie1600 · 08-30-2011, 05:02 PM

vin diesel would definitely do it

08-28-2011, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
B.A.Q Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix,Az Posts: 302 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 15	Welding the diff I don't think I can afford an LSD because I need to change the clutch soon So did anyone chose to weld the diff? I know a good shop that welds for drifters and he guarantees his work and I'm gonna get the 4.08 gears also so is there something I should be aware of like noise, rise in temp ...ext. __________________ SOLD!! 09 370z Touring MT: GReddy Ti-C CBE - Berk HFC - Stillen 3G CAI '11 Mustang GT/CS 5.0 MT

08-28-2011, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
quicksilver08 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buda, Tx Posts: 66 Drives: 08 Infiniti G37s 6mt Rep Power: 15	Great way to snap shafts and completely impractical for DD. __________________ 2008 Infiniti G37s 6mt coupe Berk HFC, Magnaflow Catback, JWT Popchargers, H&R, Eibach, Stillen Sways, B&M short throw, 4.08 frontier gears, NST pulleys

08-28-2011, 09:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 16	impractical in a race car also! unless your just going to the drag strip. if the road has any moisture on it you can forget about going around turns. __________________ wax

08-29-2011, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	I've heard of Jeep guys doing this but for a car. NO! That's crazy. __________________

08-29-2011, 04:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
ScGRaceR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 33908 Posts: 382 Drives: 2010 Nismo,2008 R32 Rep Power: 16	worst idea ever __________________ 2010 PW Nismo: GT-R Start / Stop \| Kenwood Navi / DVD \| Escort X50 \| F.I 18' CF \| F.I Resonated Test Pipes \| PasswordJDM \| Post MAF Tubes \| K&N Drop In's 297 RWHP 9/25/11 WTB SPARE RIM TIRE. PM ME

08-28-2011, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
scionide Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: so-cal Posts: 436 Drives: 11 370z PW 6mt Rep Power: 15	Increased tire wear, taking low speed turns your tires will scrub and people will think your chirping tires on purpose while parking, not the best for handling. If its your daily just save for a proper LSD.

08-28-2011, 06:37 PM	#3 (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	not really street drivable with a welded diff.

08-29-2011, 03:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
6mtg37s Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 102 Drives: 10 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 16	A lot of S-chassis do it in my area but it's honestly pointless unless your gonna only use the car to drift.. But even for drifting its not great.

08-29-2011, 06:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
blackonorange A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,078 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	People do that?

08-30-2011, 02:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
B.A.Q Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix,Az Posts: 302 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 15	lol, I've seen a couple 350 owners do that and it's gonna be the same as 2way LSD I think connects while on the gas and off the gas But I think 2 way is not really drivable on the streets. gonna wait for an LSD I guess __________________ SOLD!! 09 370z Touring MT: GReddy Ti-C CBE - Berk HFC - Stillen 3G CAI '11 Mustang GT/CS 5.0 MT

08-30-2011, 04:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	What's your main use of the car? I find that I want a lot of things, but most are impractical when they're only used of 0.05% of the driving I'm doing with the car. It's hard to justify a lot of race/track-related things in a car that's primarily daily driven. But...welding the diff is an easy one. Don't. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

08-30-2011, 05:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	vin diesel would definitely do it

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