LSD's

[BB Racer]

Hi everyone. After the last race i finally decided that it is definetely worth buying an LSD. I am however on a budget, and anything i spend here means less track time this year. What i'm wondering is; is the quaife definetely worth it or are the other alternatives ok. There is a KAAZ diff for 850, or i've even heard of something called the phantom grip for 300 or less. Anyone with any experience or knowledge about the differences on the track?

[joeg]

You will be disappointed with anything short of a Quaife.

[Tristan Smith]

I would stay away from the phantom grip. I know some people swear by them, buy I have also heard that they will eventually break your diff. The KAAZ will work as well as a Quaife, as well as the Nismo clutch type LSD. The downfall of the clutch type lsd's is that eventually the will "wear out" and need a rebuild, where as the Quafe, or torsen type lsd will have a longer life. I have raced with both types and there isn't any real difference on the track. But I must admit the torsen type helped me drive out of a gravel trap, which I am not sure a clutch type would have. You can also weld up your diff, but that would be a last resort, or short term fix in my opinion.


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Tristan Smith
Buffalo's Southwest Cafe
ITA Nissan 240sx #56

[crs240sx]

I welded the diff in my 240sx. This was by far the best modification I have made to the car for any money and the best part is that it was free and easy. I willl admit to having no experience with a proper LSD unit but lots with an open diff. Buying something for $800US was not an option for me.

Once you weld it you can not change your mind though. So have a spare around if you want to experiment.