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Nov 25, 2002 | 11:26 AM

ej25

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Front Limited Slip Diff

Anyone here using a limited slip front diff? I really need to know how much it improves traction. I would like to get a quaife but I read this:

>HOWEVER, if there is NO traction (one wheel off the ground, or bad tires on ice) they will not transfer power.

Is this true?

Thanks!

Nov 25, 2002 | 11:54 AM

go go go

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If one front wheel is off the ground, LSD will GIVE you the traction, actually.

Open diff will transfer the power to the wheel that's spinning and you'll get no traction.

Nov 25, 2002 | 12:28 PM

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Yes, but I read with torsen diffs, that if there is ZERO traction, or close to, there will be no power transfer between wheels.

I need to figure that out before I decide on a quaife or a kaaza...

Thx for the help

Nov 26, 2002 | 12:53 AM

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I agree with go go go. by definition, limited slip diff will make the slipping wheel cause friction, mechanics, etc. to get the other side spinning.
so, what kinda stuff are you guys doing that requires front LSD?

Nov 26, 2002 | 01:01 AM

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An LSD is a good idea reguardless of what kind of driving you do. Although having MORE power helps justify the cost.

. Id go for the Kaaza diffs set at 50% lock-up front and full lock-up rear(if you have the oversteer *****

) with a WRX RA viscous center for streetablility purposes. That's my planned set up.

-scu

Nov 26, 2002 | 01:16 AM

John #555

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hmm... I'm trying to picture AWD with one front wheel smoking from wheel spin

is there such thing as 'one-way' diff for street cars? can that be used as center diff for safer e-brake turns?

Nov 26, 2002 | 02:06 AM

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What's a kaaza?

Isn't it Kaaz?

Nov 26, 2002 | 03:08 AM

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I'd get a front LSD off of UpGarage in Japan or Yahoo Japan. Those are the cheapest places to find LSDs.

Nov 26, 2002 | 05:35 AM

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I think I found the answer:

kaaz, is permanetly locked, with a small percent of unlock. So if a wheel was in the air, it would still get torque.

With the quaife, the wheel in the air would stop turning and the other wheel would get the torque.

Nov 26, 2002 | 06:37 AM

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Originally posted by John #555
hmm... I'm trying to picture AWD with one front wheel smoking from wheel spin

http://66.57.73.182/SpectraSite/imag...s/image116.htm

There you go :-)

Nov 26, 2002 | 01:18 PM

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I know ILP performance in PA can get you one.

Nov 26, 2002 | 01:21 PM

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Just keep in mind the front LSD is going to cost around a grand and then you still need a shop thats capable of installing it.

Nov 26, 2002 | 01:23 PM

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Just keep in mind the front LSD is going to cost around a grand and then you still need a shop thats capable of installing it.

Yea, I'd try to find a local shop that could do both.