Differentials and LSDs?

xmalangasx · 02-05-2004, 05:55 AM

Are all aftermarket differentials LSDs? Do you need to change the differential on a '95-'96 240sx to get good slides? Does any body have any recomendations?

Chas · 02-05-2004, 09:38 PM

You got get a lcoking diff, but what would be the point? I suggest checking these links out.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential1.htm

http://www.autoshop-online.com/auto101/drive1.html

http://www.innerauto.com/innerauto/anim/diff.html

Chas · 02-05-2004, 09:42 PM

Cusco, KAAZ or Nismo make good lsds for your car. THe factory unit isnt the best thing for drifting. You will need something more aggressive

zer013 · 02-08-2004, 12:20 PM

chas.. the nismo sss lsd is good for drifting, right?

where can i buy that diff?

quickstyleRPS13 · 02-08-2004, 01:20 PM

iv driven a car with and with out lsd and didnt notic that big of a difference. so why is every one on this forum so absesed with getting an lsd as one of the first mods. sure it was better but for the money id get somthing else.

Chas · 02-08-2004, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zer013
chas.. the nismo sss lsd is good for drifting, right?

where can i buy that diff?

I have not used the lsd, i dont know how it is. I can order one for you, but it is special order.

gundamzeta · 02-08-2004, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by quickstyleRPS13
iv driven a car with and with out lsd and didnt notic that big of a difference. so why is every one on this forum so absesed with getting an lsd as one of the first mods. sure it was better but for the money id get somthing else.

YOu didn't notice a big difference because you weren't driving hard enough.

If you're trying to drift and want to get into advanced stuff, I can't see it happening without an LSD.

without an LSD, one tire will spin and one tire will drag across the road. This set-up will yeild very short drifts especially at low speeds.

VLSDs aren't aggresive enough to hold drifts. There's a Video in the Pics and clips forum that shows what happens when you try to drift with ans VLSD.

spinitsidewayz! · 02-08-2004, 07:40 PM

i was wondering. and since this thread is about lsd's. from personal experience, how long b4 you had to overhaul ur lsd? if the car doubles as your daily driver and drift car?

quickstyleRPS13 · 02-08-2004, 07:59 PM

well i noticed a difference and it was alot better then not having an lsd.and i do know what an lsd does but thanks any ways for the info. i had no problems at all with drifting with no lsd (but yes i do agree it is better to have lsd) but for a begginer i dont think it is really neccisary to go out and buy one right away like every one suggests. from my persanal experianc witch is about 2 years in japan drifting i think starting with out lsd is better because it will teach you to enter the turn faster so the back tire that is dragging wont slow you down. but yes on a track i would perfer having an LSD. so dont think im some random kid trying to diss lsd to start some sh!t.

banged240_drift · 02-08-2004, 09:19 PM

2way is better for drift correct?
1.5=grip
2=drift
is what i was told

Chachi · 02-08-2004, 09:26 PM

correct, that is the norm.... If you want to get hardcore into drifting, I recomend a hardcore LSD like the ATS Deftforce. It is made just fro drift. I have it and I love it

here is info
Deftforce

driftxtreem · 02-08-2004, 11:02 PM

Kazz, is a good diff but there are many manufactures of good diffs. A 1.5 will work just fine and wont make you look like your cars a peice of crap when you turn cornners during normal driving. I run a two way and people think my sh't is broken.

Chas · 02-08-2004, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by driftxtreem
I run a two way and people think my sh't is broken.

LOL, had the same problem when i locked my truck. Shudders like hell.

xmalangasx · 02-09-2004, 06:11 AM

is true that the QX45 differential is a 2 way lsd...and does anyone know if it will bolt on to a the 1996 240sx...

Chachi · 02-09-2004, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by driftxtreem
Kazz, is a good diff but there are many manufactures of good diffs. A 1.5 will work just fine and wont make you look like your cars a peice of crap when you turn cornners during normal driving. I run a two way and people think my sh't is broken.

HAHAHA!! Same here, I make turns and people give me this disgusted look, like "Just junk that thing already!"

Its funny to see my passengers shaking when I turn

banged240_drift · 02-09-2004, 08:56 PM

wow i had never heard of the car shaking because the lsd. i had heard it was loud
well i guess itll give me a good reason to take out the back seats cause no one will wanna ride along.....which is fine by me i hate it when they change the station or whine about whatever

Chachi · 02-10-2004, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by banged240_drift
wow i had never heard of the car shaking because the lsd. i had heard it was loud
well i guess itll give me a good reason to take out the back seats cause no one will wanna ride along.....which is fine by me i hate it when they change the station or whine about whatever

Maybe not in all LSD cars, but I bought a Deftforce LSD which is built specifically for Drift competition use. It is very f'in aggressive compared to other LSD's, it locks up quick, so because of the makeup of the plates and depending on speed, turning radius, when it wants to try and lock it will make some messed up noise and try and keep the car straight, so when the plate slips it shifts the nose of the car, then tries to lock, then slips-shifts the nose....very slight but you can see the car rockk back and forth

banged240_drift · 02-11-2004, 09:00 PM

hahaha thast awsome
ive never been to a drift competition ive heard of a few in houston (im in dallas tx) but im only 17 so i kinda have parents that would object to me just up and leaving for houston
and ive never riden along with somone who has lsd. i havent realy met anyone around here who is realy into drifting

would it be worth getting the deft lsd for daily drivin since its that aggressive?

02-05-2004, 05:55 AM	#1
xmalangasx Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hialeah, FL Posts: 8	Differentials and LSDs? Are all aftermarket differentials LSDs? Do you need to change the differential on a '95-'96 240sx to get good slides? Does any body have any recomendations?

02-05-2004, 09:38 PM	#2
Chas Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2,566	You got get a lcoking diff, but what would be the point? I suggest checking these links out. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential1.htm http://www.autoshop-online.com/auto101/drive1.html http://www.innerauto.com/innerauto/anim/diff.html Last edited by Chas; 02-05-2004 at 09:41 PM.

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quickstyleRPS13 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: japan but now in orlando. Posts: 137	iv driven a car with and with out lsd and didnt notic that big of a difference. so why is every one on this forum so absesed with getting an lsd as one of the first mods. sure it was better but for the money id get somthing else. Last edited by quickstyleRPS13; 02-08-2004 at 01:22 PM.

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02-05-2004, 09:42 PM	#3
Chas Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2,566	Cusco, KAAZ or Nismo make good lsds for your car. THe factory unit isnt the best thing for drifting. You will need something more aggressive

02-08-2004, 12:20 PM	#4
zer013 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nj Posts: 35	chas.. the nismo sss lsd is good for drifting, right? where can i buy that diff?

02-08-2004, 07:40 PM	#8
spinitsidewayz! skidster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sd Posts: 342	i was wondering. and since this thread is about lsd's. from personal experience, how long b4 you had to overhaul ur lsd? if the car doubles as your daily driver and drift car?

02-08-2004, 07:59 PM	#9
quickstyleRPS13 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: japan but now in orlando. Posts: 137	well i noticed a difference and it was alot better then not having an lsd.and i do know what an lsd does but thanks any ways for the info. i had no problems at all with drifting with no lsd (but yes i do agree it is better to have lsd) but for a begginer i dont think it is really neccisary to go out and buy one right away like every one suggests. from my persanal experianc witch is about 2 years in japan drifting i think starting with out lsd is better because it will teach you to enter the turn faster so the back tire that is dragging wont slow you down. but yes on a track i would perfer having an LSD. so dont think im some random kid trying to diss lsd to start some sh!t.

02-08-2004, 09:19 PM	#10
banged240_drift Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: dallas/ft.worth Posts: 260	2way is better for drift correct? 1.5=grip 2=drift is what i was told

02-08-2004, 09:26 PM	#11
Chachi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 107	correct, that is the norm.... If you want to get hardcore into drifting, I recomend a hardcore LSD like the ATS Deftforce. It is made just fro drift. I have it and I love it here is info Deftforce

02-08-2004, 11:02 PM	#12
driftxtreem Pimp daddy D Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Japan Posts: 1,623	Kazz, is a good diff but there are many manufactures of good diffs. A 1.5 will work just fine and wont make you look like your cars a peice of crap when you turn cornners during normal driving. I run a two way and people think my sh't is broken.

02-09-2004, 06:11 AM	#14
xmalangasx Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hialeah, FL Posts: 8	is true that the QX45 differential is a 2 way lsd...and does anyone know if it will bolt on to a the 1996 240sx...

02-09-2004, 08:56 PM	#16
banged240_drift Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: dallas/ft.worth Posts: 260	wow i had never heard of the car shaking because the lsd. i had heard it was loud well i guess itll give me a good reason to take out the back seats cause no one will wanna ride along.....which is fine by me i hate it when they change the station or whine about whatever

02-11-2004, 09:00 PM	#18
banged240_drift Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: dallas/ft.worth Posts: 260	hahaha thast awsome ive never been to a drift competition ive heard of a few in houston (im in dallas tx) but im only 17 so i kinda have parents that would object to me just up and leaving for houston and ive never riden along with somone who has lsd. i havent realy met anyone around here who is realy into drifting would it be worth getting the deft lsd for daily drivin since its that aggressive?