Advantages of new LSD?
10-31-2003, 12:49 PM
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Advantages of new LSD?
What exactly would a new LSD do better than your stock one? I don't fully understand how it is a performance upgrade... i have a 93 240sx w/hicas, its NA and im only doing basic mods so is a new LSD even worth it in my case?
10-31-2003, 06:28 PM
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Re: Advantages of new LSD?
Originally posted by M3thod_Man
What exactly would a new LSD do better than your stock one? I don't fully understand how it is a performance upgrade... i have a 93 240sx w/hicas, its NA and im only doing basic mods so is a new LSD even worth it in my case?
What exactly would a new LSD do better than your stock one? I don't fully understand how it is a performance upgrade... i have a 93 240sx w/hicas, its NA and im only doing basic mods so is a new LSD even worth it in my case?
now reasons to get another lsd range from replacing a failing unit to requiring more locking action. in the case of the former, u'd do well getting another vlsd. in the case of the latter, then u would step up to a clutch type, torsen, or helical lsd. if u need an indepth explanation of each type, search the boards or visit howstuffworks. hope this helps!
11-01-2003, 05:12 AM
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Re: Advantages of new LSD?
Originally posted by M3thod_Man
... i have a 93 240sx w/hicas, its NA and im only doing basic mods so is a new LSD even worth it in my case?
... i have a 93 240sx w/hicas, its NA and im only doing basic mods so is a new LSD even worth it in my case?
You'd be better off starting with other areas of your car first. IMO basic mods are (this is off the top of my head):
Engine: Bolt on stuff - intake, exhaust, headers, ignition wires, spark plugs, throttle body.
Suspension: Springs, shocks, sway bars.
Drivetrain: Brake rotors, brake pads, short shifter, pedals (if that's your thing)
Some people prefer to disable the HICAS on their cars, especially if they drift. There's bolt-on kits that disable the HICAS is you choose to go this route.
I'd say do all of the above first before even considering upgrading your LSD. You'll get so much more out of the above changes (all easily installed in your own garage if you have the tools and the time) than just from an LSD alone
11-01-2003, 09:00 AM
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I'd agree with the chica on this one, but you make it sound like HICAS is a bad thing, when I absolutly love it. Riding with a car without hicas, then mine you can absolutly feel the difference off the line and around corners you can hug a lot tighter.
the hicas doesn't want your car going sideways, so yeah, if you drift you'll want to disable that, heh.
I'm not looking to upgrade my hicas however, for the $$ I was better off spending it elsewhere (winter beater)
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the hicas doesn't want your car going sideways, so yeah, if you drift you'll want to disable that, heh.
I'm not looking to upgrade my hicas however, for the $$ I was better off spending it elsewhere (winter beater)
Dr.
11-01-2003, 11:19 AM
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haha yeah... ever since I put up that avitar I've been getting PMs and all that about being "a cutie" etc. which technically I'm OK with since that means my GF is attractive LOL
...but it's getting out of hand, so I added a line in my sig. to resolve any gender questions
...but it's getting out of hand, so I added a line in my sig. to resolve any gender questions
11-01-2003, 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by l2aine
haha yeah... ever since I put up that avitar I've been getting PMs and all that about being "a cutie" etc. which technically I'm OK with since that means my GF is attractive LOL
...but it's getting out of hand, so I added a line in my sig. to resolve any gender questions
haha yeah... ever since I put up that avitar I've been getting PMs and all that about being "a cutie" etc. which technically I'm OK with since that means my GF is attractive LOL
...but it's getting out of hand, so I added a line in my sig. to resolve any gender questions
i have to admit, before i saw ur post in another thread about ur avatar, i was wondering myself.
but it's all good. and yeah, ur chick is a cutie. i'm sure u get tired of hearing that, but i know that's better than "wtf is that beast in ur avatar?! somebody call animal control!" 
11-01-2003, 02:37 PM
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yeah, I totally thought with a pic of a girl in your avitar you were a girl, I didn't realise your girl had you so whipped that even your avitar is her, lol. Talk about hit over the head with love by a 2X4.
heh, j/k
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heh, j/k
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