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Jul 22, 2004 | 04:42 PM

clownracer

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which LSD best for drifting

i have a 1987 TII would it be benifical to swap out lsds for something from another car like an s5 or a GTU????also is the stock t2 lsd prone to failing???

Jul 22, 2004 | 04:43 PM

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btw dont mind the spelling errors its been a long day

Jul 22, 2004 | 05:06 PM

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My guess would be clutch type. But then again i have NO REAL drift experience.. best to ask J-rat, hes "da man" as some would say.
*edit* no, the stock T2 lsd (viscious coupling) is not prone to failure. (so ive heard)

Jul 22, 2004 | 05:53 PM

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S5 TIIs have the viscous coupling, S4s have clutch type. I don't know which would be better for drifting, but I just wanted to clear that up.

Jul 22, 2004 | 06:25 PM

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I believe that the clutch type would be alittle more predictable, thus better for drifting.

Jul 22, 2004 | 06:32 PM

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as far as ive read the clutch type is better because with the other, if the wheel comes off the ground the lsd effect stops.

Jul 22, 2004 | 06:40 PM

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go with the torsen!

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Jul 22, 2004 | 06:44 PM

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The S4 clutch-type differential, with the friction modifier left out of the differential (just normal GL-4 gear oil, no LSD additive) will be the most effective. Noisy and rough for street use, but great for drifting.

Jul 22, 2004 | 09:41 PM

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S4 clutch type.

Jul 22, 2004 | 09:45 PM

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depends on your style of drifting really...

Jul 22, 2004 | 11:50 PM

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Stock clutch-type LSD die early.
Aftermarket?
It's between Cusco and OS Giken...

-Ted

Jul 23, 2004 | 12:08 AM

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aftermarket i like ATS and OS Giken. and yeah, clutch type is the way to go.

2way nismo on my 240

Jul 23, 2004 | 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nashman69g

go with the torsen!

heh torsen is great.

But for drift, I think the added flexibility of using a clutch type will come in handy so you can setup rates under accel/decel etc.

Jul 23, 2004 | 01:50 AM

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LOL!! Thanks!

Honestly, I just drift on the stock S4 LSD. Maybe I am not the man after all?

Jul 23, 2004 | 01:56 AM

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Kaaz?

Jul 24, 2004 | 09:19 AM

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anything i should do at 120000 to make sure my s4 tii LSD is performing its best????

Jul 24, 2004 | 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by clownracer

anything i should do at 120000 to make sure my s4 tii LSD is performing its best????

I would either replace it with an aftermarket unit (best) or rebuild it.
I highly doubt your LSD is still functioning within spec by now.

-Ted

Jul 24, 2004 | 02:03 PM

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Aftermarket LSD would be the best but it costs $$$$.

S4 clutch type LSD works fine. torsen LSD won't last long for hard drifting.

Jul 24, 2004 | 04:01 PM

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know where i can purchase a rebuild kit?

Jul 24, 2004 | 04:59 PM

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Kaaz?

Jul 25, 2004 | 10:05 AM

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anyone???

Jul 25, 2004 | 11:02 AM

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mazda sells the parts, then use some shim stock and shim it up tighter. its pretty much the same for all cars with clutch type lsd's so do a web search on lsd rebuilds and it will show you how to do it.

Jul 25, 2004 | 05:56 PM

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torsen LSD won't last long for hard drifting.

Um, what makes you say that?

-Ted

Jul 26, 2004 | 07:51 PM

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any idea what price im looking at?

Jul 29, 2004 | 06:51 PM

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mazda doesnt have a rebuild kit what should i buy???

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