Cusco RS set up

mdxj · 02-13-2014, 06:53 PM

The last thing i "need" is a diff (base) and I am looking at the Cusco RS. I found this set up guide and I was wondering if this a good track set up. I run street tires too

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mdxj · 02-13-2014, 08:06 PM

It keeps blocking the name in the link. It's the motoiq project 370 article on setting up the RS. It's the only information I can find on how to set up this diff for circuit/autoX for this car

critical · 02-13-2014, 08:21 PM

i think any clutch type diff. would be good for tracking the car. while you're at it you should throw in a 4.08 final drive.

heard good things about the OS Giken

OS Giken Grand Touring 370Z Twin Plate Clutch

mdxj · 02-13-2014, 08:28 PM

I can afford the cusco, new bearings, diff cover and stub axels, not the OS Gilken haha. I like that the cusco can be changed but finding the initial setting is the only hard part.

Rusty · 02-13-2014, 10:06 PM

Try PMing Clintfocus. He's running the Cusco. This is the one I'm thinking of getting too.

mdxj · 02-14-2014, 12:12 AM

Thanks

03threefiftyz · 02-14-2014, 06:20 AM

I use the Cusco RS as well. If you plan to do mainly street/HPDE stuff....keep it at 60% lock.

mdxj · 02-14-2014, 06:25 AM

Good to know. Should I also use just six of the springs?

03threefiftyz · 02-14-2014, 08:52 AM

Honestly, it comes at 60% and 1.5way out of the box I believe....just leave it as is.

mdxj · 02-14-2014, 10:07 AM

What diff fluid are you using with it? I plan on getting the Z1 diff upgrade pack that has the finned cover, white line bushings and it has motul fluid. I am already budgeting for new bearings (36k miles) and I will need new stub axles

clintfocus · 02-14-2014, 05:45 PM

i have a cusco

mdxj · 02-14-2014, 06:03 PM

I'm glad Z1 has a package deal with whiteline bushings, Nismo diff cover and fluid. Having all that installed plus the new bearings at the same time. I can't wait to finally get rid of the open diff. It has been my biggest limitation on the track so far. I drove a friends stock sport around the track and noticed the VLSD right away

Megan370z · 02-14-2014, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdxj

The last thing i "need" is a diff (base) and I am looking at the Cusco RS. I found this set up guide and I was wondering if this a good track set up. I run street tires too

*****************************************/ID/2966/PageID/5912/Project-370Z-Improving-Grip-by-Tuning-a-Cusco-RS-LSD.aspx

I bought one myself for Christmas , cant go wrong for the quality & tuning capability of this LSD vs the money spend !!

clintfocus · 02-14-2014, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdxj

I'm glad Z1 has a package deal with whiteline bushings, Nismo diff cover and fluid. Having all that installed plus the new bearings at the same time. I can't wait to finally get rid of the open diff. It has been my biggest limitation on the track so far. I drove a friends stock sport around the track and noticed the VLSD right away

the drastic difference you felt from open diff to VLSD, the Cusco compared to the VLSD difference is even MORE drastic lol

mdxj · 02-14-2014, 07:32 PM

I have been wanting to do this for a while and finally biting the bullet. Missing all of this season sadly but I will be prepared for next season. Should surprise a few people and hopefully beat that cayman S I always loose too!

02-13-2014, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	Cusco RS set up The last thing i "need" is a diff (base) and I am looking at the Cusco RS. I found this set up guide and I was wondering if this a good track set up. I run street tires too *****************************************/ID/2966/PageID/5912/Project-370Z-Improving-Grip-by-Tuning-a-Cusco-RS-LSD.aspx __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

02-13-2014, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	It keeps blocking the name in the link. It's the motoiq project 370 article on setting up the RS. It's the only information I can find on how to set up this diff for circuit/autoX for this car __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

02-13-2014, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	i think any clutch type diff. would be good for tracking the car. while you're at it you should throw in a 4.08 final drive. heard good things about the OS Giken OS Giken Grand Touring 370Z Twin Plate Clutch __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

02-13-2014, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	I can afford the cusco, new bearings, diff cover and stub axels, not the OS Gilken haha. I like that the cusco can be changed but finding the initial setting is the only hard part. __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

02-13-2014, 10:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,439 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Try PMing Clintfocus. He's running the Cusco. This is the one I'm thinking of getting too. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-14-2014, 12:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	Thanks __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

02-14-2014, 06:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 17	I use the Cusco RS as well. If you plan to do mainly street/HPDE stuff....keep it at 60% lock.

02-14-2014, 06:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	Good to know. Should I also use just six of the springs? __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

02-14-2014, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 17	Honestly, it comes at 60% and 1.5way out of the box I believe....just leave it as is.

02-14-2014, 10:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	What diff fluid are you using with it? I plan on getting the Z1 diff upgrade pack that has the finned cover, white line bushings and it has motul fluid. I am already budgeting for new bearings (36k miles) and I will need new stub axles __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

02-14-2014, 05:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 16	i have a cusco

02-14-2014, 06:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	I'm glad Z1 has a package deal with whiteline bushings, Nismo diff cover and fluid. Having all that installed plus the new bearings at the same time. I can't wait to finally get rid of the open diff. It has been my biggest limitation on the track so far. I drove a friends stock sport around the track and noticed the VLSD right away __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

02-14-2014, 07:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	I have been wanting to do this for a while and finally biting the bullet. Missing all of this season sadly but I will be prepared for next season. Should surprise a few people and hopefully beat that cayman S I always loose too! __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

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