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Old 06-30-08, 11:23 PM
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Limited Slip Differential (Newbie Question)

How can i know if my car had a factory LSD ?
I know in 1980 the LSD was an optional but was an optional that came with rear disc brakes?
Because the car had factory installed rear disck brakes!

If a lift it up? both wheels have to turn to the same direction and at the same time..right? but what happened if the LSD is worn out??

Please help!

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if your car came with rear discs and ROUND fender corner lights, it doesnt have an LSD
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rear disc brakes= lsd or so I've always been told
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you could jack up the back and turn one wheel

if the other side spins the opposite direction = no lsd

same direction = lsd

pretty sure its in the faqs

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Originally Posted by -xlr8planet-
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if your car came with rear discs and ROUND fender corner lights, it doesnt have an LSD
Like this?

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id call those square tail lights, try the wheel spin trick
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Yeap

You have the same EURO model sold in my country

Sorry bro, no LSD

100% sure
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Originally Posted by -xlr8planet-
Yeap

You have the same EURO model sold in my country

Sorry bro, no LSD

100% sure
Rear Disc Brakes.

No LSD I will do the wheel trick anyway...maybe im lucky and the last owner upgrade the diff with an LSD.

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..quote from http://v8mongrel.com/blogthis/?cat=29 --- the Mazspeed axle link says “the axle assembly used in 79-80 models cannot be altered to add a limited slip differential. Treat these units as really big paperweights or one more thing to clutter up your garage.”....

Its this for real? I cant add a LSD ?!?!

How about welding the Diff? Or i am talking crap?
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if u weld the diff, u increase understeer. good for dragracing tho.
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Originally Posted by paqueras
..quote from http://v8mongrel.com/blogthis/?cat=29 --- the Mazspeed axle link says “the axle assembly used in 79-80 models cannot be altered to add a limited slip differential. Treat these units as really big paperweights or one more thing to clutter up your garage.”....

Its this for real? I cant add a LSD ?!?!

How about welding the Diff? Or i am talking crap?
Your car is an 81. You can use the LSD from a North American 81 to 83 GSL

Very nice rims bro
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