mazda LSD what do you recomend

Czarli · 08-19-2004, 01:24 PM

I bought fc3 for $500 and it has some balls any way, drivers of an rx7 what kind of lsd would you recomend for the low $
thanks

driftfreak · 08-19-2004, 07:37 PM

if its NA then a S4 rear out of a GXL is the best bang for the buck

Nemesis · 08-20-2004, 11:56 AM

Torsen LSD's roxors all mazda drivers SOxors

f8ldzz · 08-20-2004, 11:21 PM

Sounds like an NA.
NA's have very little aftermarket LSD options.
Good luck.

MarshallMX5 · 08-21-2004, 10:57 AM

What about for Miatas? 1.6 specifically. I've heard of FC diffs being used in them. What I'm asking is is there any cheaper alternative for a clutch type diff than a $800 KAAZ LSD?

PhoPower · 08-21-2004, 11:10 AM

What about miatas with the 1.8? Kaaz, Cusco, Tomei?

driftfreak · 08-23-2004, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nemesis
Torsen LSD's roxors all mazda drivers SOxors

Im not a fan of gear type LSDs, ive had to many friends blow them up on track days...

SlideRoadster · 08-30-2004, 11:49 AM

www.corksport.com

Mazda speed $649

should have one for the FC since there the same...

http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?p...3Fcat%3D227137

any roadster questions PM me any time i can track down anything.

nasty nate 7 · 08-30-2004, 11:57 AM

learn to drive car first before you put lsd, its kinda like taking out the abs out so you dont have to rely on it. itll help you out more in the future.

f8ldzz · 08-30-2004, 04:01 PM

I prefer the Torsen or gear-type LSD for the beginner drifter.
This types of LSD has very little maintenance, as opposed to the clutch-type LSD.
The clutch-type LSD needs to be rebuild depending on use and abuse.
The downside is that it cannot handle as much (torque) load as clutch-type LSD's.
In grip driving, the Torsen is the preferred type of LSD.

Why?
The Torsen has the most linear rate of lock-up.
The more it slips, the more it tries to lock-up.
This is good for beginning drifters, as it locks up the left and right wheels but in a progressive manner.

Clutch-type LSD's has basically two stages in locking up.
Prior to the clutch packs engaging, both wheels spin easily of each other.
Once you hit the lock-up point, it aggressively locks up.
If you're familiar with it's lock-up point, this is not a problem.
It can be unnerving for beginners trying to learn.

08-19-2004, 01:24 PM	#1
Czarli Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bay Area - Cali Posts: 23	mazda LSD what do you recomend I bought fc3 for $500 and it has some balls any way, drivers of an rx7 what kind of lsd would you recomend for the low $ thanks

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08-19-2004, 07:37 PM	#2
driftfreak Pita didnt like my avitar Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: El Cerrito, CA. (east bay SF) Posts: 266	if its NA then a S4 rear out of a GXL is the best bang for the buck

08-20-2004, 11:56 AM	#3
Nemesis Boro Miata Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 722	Torsen LSD's roxors all mazda drivers SOxors

08-20-2004, 11:21 PM	#4
f8ldzz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 185	Sounds like an NA. NA's have very little aftermarket LSD options. Good luck.

08-21-2004, 10:57 AM	#5
MarshallMX5 Rollin' on 14's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: E TN Posts: 166	What about for Miatas? 1.6 specifically. I've heard of FC diffs being used in them. What I'm asking is is there any cheaper alternative for a clutch type diff than a $800 KAAZ LSD?

08-21-2004, 11:10 AM	#6
PhoPower Miata Touge Special! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, NorCal Posts: 721	What about miatas with the 1.8? Kaaz, Cusco, Tomei?

08-30-2004, 11:49 AM	#8
SlideRoadster Now Rockin Roadster #2! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fussa, Japan Posts: 123	www.corksport.com Mazda speed $649 should have one for the FC since there the same... http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?p...3Fcat%3D227137 any roadster questions PM me any time i can track down anything.

08-30-2004, 11:57 AM	#9
nasty nate 7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alhambra CA Posts: 285	learn to drive car first before you put lsd, its kinda like taking out the abs out so you dont have to rely on it. itll help you out more in the future.

08-30-2004, 04:01 PM	#10
f8ldzz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 185	I prefer the Torsen or gear-type LSD for the beginner drifter. This types of LSD has very little maintenance, as opposed to the clutch-type LSD. The clutch-type LSD needs to be rebuild depending on use and abuse. The downside is that it cannot handle as much (torque) load as clutch-type LSD's. In grip driving, the Torsen is the preferred type of LSD. Why? The Torsen has the most linear rate of lock-up. The more it slips, the more it tries to lock-up. This is good for beginning drifters, as it locks up the left and right wheels but in a progressive manner. Clutch-type LSD's has basically two stages in locking up. Prior to the clutch packs engaging, both wheels spin easily of each other. Once you hit the lock-up point, it aggressively locks up. If you're familiar with it's lock-up point, this is not a problem. It can be unnerving for beginners trying to learn.