Adding an LSD to the base model worth it?

TurboPower · 03-14-2010, 09:01 PM

I'm looking at picking up a used, base 370z. The price is really good, but the car is lacking the sport package. The Rays wheels can be picked up cheap used and the brakes aren't really that big of a deal to me; I'll just toss on some Hawk pads and go from there. Plus, I can heel-n-toe just fine, so SRM isn't much worth anything to me. The only reason I want the SP is because of the LSD.

I realized that the factory LSD is lacking, being that it is a viscous unit. So, I'm wondering: is it worth it to just pick up a base model and buy an aftermarket LSD, especially considering my notes above? It seems like a reasonable thing to do. Are there any aftermarket units available yet?

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-14-2010, 09:07 PM

an aftermarket LSD is better than stock but you can pick up a used Z with the sport package for what i payed for my base model you also have the warranty issue if it goes out

BLUESLATE · 03-14-2010, 09:09 PM

OS Giken Super Lock!

370Zsteve · 03-14-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

an aftermarket LSD is better than stock but you can pick up a used Z with the sport package for what i payed for my base model you also have the warranty issue if it goes out

^^^ good points

TurboPower · 03-14-2010, 09:25 PM

Is it worth it monetarily to pick up a base for about $25k and put an LSD in it, or should I just wait for a SP model to come available?

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-14-2010, 09:26 PM

Coming with someone who owns just the base.... WAIT

TurboPower · 03-14-2010, 09:28 PM

Maybe you're right, I can't seem to find an LSD for under $1000.

Red370 · 03-14-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboPower

Maybe you're right, I can't seem to find an LSD for under $1000.

And you wont, $1200 is about the average for a good one, and btw, Carbonetic makes the best

PapoZalsa · 03-14-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

Coming with someone who owns just the base.... WAIT

There is your answer!!!!!!!!!!!

Brazilbro · 03-14-2010, 10:45 PM

just buy mine for 400bucks

03-14-2010, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
TurboPower Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7 Drives: 2007 WRX W.R.Blue M5 Rep Power: 15	Adding an LSD to the base model worth it? I'm looking at picking up a used, base 370z. The price is really good, but the car is lacking the sport package. The Rays wheels can be picked up cheap used and the brakes aren't really that big of a deal to me; I'll just toss on some Hawk pads and go from there. Plus, I can heel-n-toe just fine, so SRM isn't much worth anything to me. The only reason I want the SP is because of the LSD. I realized that the factory LSD is lacking, being that it is a viscous unit. So, I'm wondering: is it worth it to just pick up a base model and buy an aftermarket LSD, especially considering my notes above? It seems like a reasonable thing to do. Are there any aftermarket units available yet?

03-14-2010, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	an aftermarket LSD is better than stock but you can pick up a used Z with the sport package for what i payed for my base model you also have the warranty issue if it goes out __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

03-14-2010, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
BLUESLATE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Top Secret Posts: 390 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Rep Power: 15	OS Giken Super Lock! __________________ Special Thanks to Counterspace Garage, RareJDM LLC, and Dave's Garage. Rota wheels give me nightmare. Thus, it makes Rota wheels the wheels of my dreams. barf

03-14-2010, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	Coming with someone who owns just the base.... WAIT __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

03-14-2010, 10:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	just buy mine for 400bucks __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

03-14-2010, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
TurboPower Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7 Drives: 2007 WRX W.R.Blue M5 Rep Power: 15	Is it worth it monetarily to pick up a base for about $25k and put an LSD in it, or should I just wait for a SP model to come available?

03-14-2010, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
TurboPower Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7 Drives: 2007 WRX W.R.Blue M5 Rep Power: 15	Maybe you're right, I can't seem to find an LSD for under $1000.

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