Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 3740623)

ftfy

The wheel doesn't have to be off the ground to cause issue, just unloaded. When I used to have the Quaife (torsen style) in my car it was a real problem on corner exit getting the power down consistently. I imagine the vLSD would probably be slightly better than a torsen in that sense but only as long as the special goo in it hasn't broken down. Clutch types simply don't care if a wheel is unloaded or in air and will give you consistent and confident power down on corner exit.

From everything I've heard and read, the reason the OSG's are preferred is they are silky smooth unlike many other clutch type LSD's. My Cusco 1.5 way is admittedly harsh and clunky when not driving the car hard. It is still tolerable for when the car occasionally sees street driving.

While I'm no expert on the maintenance of LSD's, I can say I've had mine in the car for 2 full seasons now with no indication of needing a rebuild yet. Also consider that is with the car running on Hoosiers which can be more punishing to equipment than street tires.

Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 3740654)

Newest SCCA Fastrack is out and Nismo's are now legal for STU also. Now to determine how much I like the purple crack.

Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 3740679)

I'd need to read the ST rules. At first guess I'm probably looking at:

radiator
clutch
flywheel
intake plenum
cats
maybe seats
factory spoiler

While I still have the factory parts, a couple of these would be rather time consuming to replace. As I still have some virgin Hoosiers to burn through it wouldn't be until at least next season before I'd do it anyways.

Edit - And I've already bought BSP stickers for the car that I'll need to get some use out of.

Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 3740623)

From everything I've heard and read, the reason the OSG's are preferred is they are silky smooth unlike many other clutch type LSD's. My Cusco 1.5 way is admittedly harsh and clunky when not driving the car hard. It is still tolerable for when the car occasionally sees street driving.
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Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 3740623)

ftfy

The wheel doesn't have to be off the ground to cause issue, just unloaded. When I used to have the Quaife (torsen style) in my car it was a real problem on corner exit getting the power down consistently. I imagine the vLSD would probably be slightly better than a torsen in that sense but only as long as the special goo in it hasn't broken down. Clutch types simply don't care if a wheel is unloaded or in air and will give you consistent and confident power down on corner exit.

Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 3784424)

Kinda bummed I wasn't able to get over and watch BS run this year. It seemed like all the classes I wanted to watch were running on opposite course on the same days.

Wish I had could have had the same luck as you this year. Day 1 was only two runs as I ran 6th heat on Tues. and we lost daylight. Didn't bother taking the third run the following morning since it was cold and wet. Day 2 I got one run before the car lost clutch hydraulics (probably the CSC). Was able to jump into a partially prepped MSM but wasn't able to go faster than the one run I made in my car. Other than hanging out in paddock with friends and eating some awesome bbq, this was the worst nationals I've attended in the four years I've gone.

One interesting thing that did come out of BSP this year was the results of the 350z that ran BSP. Talking to them, the car was just an STU car with Hoosiers and a 100 octane tune. Maybe there's still hope for taking it to the MSM's after all. The ND Miata does appear to be in a league of it's own though.