vlsd install.... bay area

[pinoydrifter]

Has anyone gotten a vlsd installed by a local shop? If so (and they did a good job) could you please let me know. Also I am a little concerned as my friend has warned me that not many people can install lsd's correctly. Is this also true with vlsd's? Is it a difficult install? - Thanks

[SilviaDriver]

i Highly suggest u have a shop install the LSD..or have them drop it in the pumpkin and u can bring it home and install it urself.

as for VLSD..u can do it urself. my friend and i installed my VLSD and it took 3hrs..IF u have all the tools wiht u..u DONT wanna start and end up not having all the tools

if u like..mayb i can help u? its good to practice.

EDIT: if u want a shop to install ur VLSD..i called Tech3 in San Jose and they wanted 280. i think they are a rip.

[pinoydrifter]

Hey.. thanks for the reply! I just got a vlsd (from a jdm s13)What tools would I need to install it myself? I meen I have the basic stuff... And on a scale of 1-10 how hard is the install? Thanks again for the help!- Cheers:bigok:

[SilviaDriver]

u need a lot of tools. something to jack up car. diff size wrenchs/socket etc. jack stands etc etc. and TIME.

are u doing this by urself? on a scale of 1-10 10 being the hardest..i gotta say umm..9.

[Dousan_PG]

WHAT?!
a vlsd full pumpkin?
9 out of 10 if 10 is hardest?

SHHIIIIT amateurs!!

took me and my friend um..2 hours or so to put it in and out. others i know do it BY THEMSELVES in 2 hours haha..

its a VERY easy job
just tkaes patience and time

real difficulty: 3 of 10
time wise: expect 5 hours if first time..it is tricky doing it
tools? basic sockets, open ended wrenches and a torque wrench (hand tools)
jack, 2 jack stands

basically
jack car
put no jack stands
remove sway bar (ye sit is easier i its removed)
unhook and unbolt exhaust rear section (dont unbolt from itself but frmo hangesr)
push to left of car (to clear the output shaft completely)
remove 6 bolt sides of output shaft
remove 4 rear bolts on subframe
remove the 4 front bolts on the yolk to driveshaft
remove 2 upppoer bolts at front to subframe

drop diff

reverse order to install new pumpking





NOW if you are tlaing about installing INTERNALS into a pumpkin
YES you need toolks and KNOWLEDGE..or at least a FSM and the tools


but installing a pumpkin? kids stuff.....

[Dousan_PG]

oh if its internal (which you didnt say yes or no on) have a shop do it
my Nismo SSS was installed into my pumpkin by a shop for 75 bucks :)
of course i put the pumpkin on the car..duh.

[theronin]

Dont Forget breaker bar dousan... that thing is pivotal if the top subframe bolts dont wanna let go! that was the hardest part for me and my homie... but after we got those off took us less than 2 hours! If you want to start to work on your car by yourself this is a great first and easy mod! just be sure to fill it with diff fluid before you install it. LoL makes life soo much easier! :bow:

[SilviaDriver]

dammit aaron quit making fun of me! it was our First time!! so first time was hard. im sure we can do it faster.

[574-240sx]

I was going to take out my open diff and put in a JDM LSD. I found out i needed VLSD output flanges. That took about 4 hours to take out the pumpkin, open pumpkin, take out open diff, put in LSD, found out stock output flanges don't work, put back in open diff, close up pumpkin and put it back in the car. I need VLSD ouyput flanges and willing to pay $150. Nick

[Dousan_PG]

new VLSD sides are lke 135 each
used both for 150? good luck! they are a rarity stateside!


silviadriver..it took me that long my first time too haha..not making fun of you..i think i've dropped/changed diffs..er...3 times helping, 3 times watching, and at least 2 mroe times comign up in the month. all on um..4 different cars hahahaha...how sad is my life
:wtc:

[574-240sx]

I know they are 135 new, i'm on a tight budget. Nick

[pinoydrifter]

Hey guys... thanks for all the help/reply's! I love this site and all the help I get! Anyway I purchased a vlsd from a jdm s13. I'm assuming that it is a direct pumpkin replacement. So I might try to install it myself. Although you guys did not mention anything about the drive shafts. Are those hard to install?

:bigok:

Also- How many of you guys began/learned to drift with a vlsd? Thanks again and happy drifting!:D

[JerkFaceJason]

pinoy where did you get it, i want one :)

[pinoydrifter]

Hello,
I bought it used from a guy I found off this website. His website is gspeedcorp.com .... his name is Kenji. Hope this helps!-:p

[SilviaDriver]

Originally posted by dousan36
how sad is my life
:wtc:

as sad as mine..

cuz..LSD ownz j00z!!!

[Dousan_PG]

gspeed rocks. i've bought quite a bit from them!! :) kenji is da man..and funny guy too! also talk w/ Maki if you call them..kenji's english is rough, Maki can translate/clear up anything for you
kenji knows his stuff SO WELL. :)

[Fastback180]

AHHHHHHHHHHH F*CK!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO BOUGHT IT!
I was planning on buying that by next week! Sh*t!
Ohh, good luck on the install man! :D
Yeah it can be hard to understand Kenji sometimes, but "he's da man"

[pinoydrifter]

Hey .... thanks guys! I was kinda worried there for a sec after I spoke to Kenji on the phone...lol. But now that I know that you guys have made purchases before, I feel much better! - thanks:D