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Brandon240sx · 08-07-2017, 11:25 PM

Anyone ever used a shimmed VLSD ? I picked up a stock VLSD out of a 97' s14 for $75. Trying to figure out if i should put it in my s13, shim it then drop it in, or get a LSD. Not gonna be using it as a track car for a while so it's gonna be a car I take out when I'm bored and drift in some open parking lots. I have no experience with diffs.

What would you guys recommend I do?

jedi03 · 08-08-2017, 10:15 AM

shimmed is cheap, locks harder than most diffs and holds up pretty well!

jumpman2334 · 08-08-2017, 10:19 AM

I suggest you start using the small questions thread and searching instead of making a new thread every damn day.

Also, if you want to search zilva in a more expeditious manner go to google and type in 'shimmed VLSD site:zilvia.net'; I found multiple shim threads and it took me 6 seconds to do.

ending the search in 'site:zilvia.net' will give you results only from zilva.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 08-08-2017, 10:27 AM

shimming a VLSD causes it to wear out quickly... save the money and buy an HLSD out of an S15 with the output shafts.

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08-07-2017, 11:25 PM	#1
Brandon240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shimmed VLSD Anyone ever used a shimmed VLSD ? I picked up a stock VLSD out of a 97' s14 for $75. Trying to figure out if i should put it in my s13, shim it then drop it in, or get a LSD. Not gonna be using it as a track car for a while so it's gonna be a car I take out when I'm bored and drift in some open parking lots. I have no experience with diffs. What would you guys recommend I do?

08-08-2017, 10:27 AM	#4
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 7,331 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	shimming a VLSD causes it to wear out quickly... save the money and buy an HLSD out of an S15 with the output shafts. THREAD LOCKED! Please search next time you have a small question or use this thread... http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=297481 __________________ Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

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08-08-2017, 10:15 AM	#2
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,784 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	shimmed is cheap, locks harder than most diffs and holds up pretty well!

08-08-2017, 10:19 AM	#3
jumpman2334 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT Posts: 1,115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I suggest you start using the small questions thread and searching instead of making a new thread every damn day. Also, if you want to search zilva in a more expeditious manner go to google and type in 'shimmed VLSD site:zilvia.net'; I found multiple shim threads and it took me 6 seconds to do. ending the search in 'site:zilvia.net' will give you results only from zilva.