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TheSparo · 05-01-2005, 03:30 PM

ok, i am planning on getting an LSD, and i will be pushing around 350+rwhp, i am not a drifter, not hardcore road racer, i am an occasional autocrosser and spirited driver

I want to be able to spin BOTH wheels, not just one, and i was wondering if the JGY "LSD" would be enough for me, or should i go all out and get a 1.5 way Kaaz or sometihng similar. I have basically ruled out a VLSD b/c of them wearing out and all... Btw i have an s13 hatch if it matters..
also will a clutch type sacrafice much comfort? not that it matters too much...
thanks

kandyflip445 · 05-01-2005, 03:37 PM

HLSD! Or a 1.5 way and adjust the clutch disks to your liking.

orion::S14 · 05-01-2005, 06:35 PM

"JGS LSD" is a Phantom Grip...they suck.

And don't let the drift crowd scare you off from a VLSD...they are perfect for street and auto-x.

They do wear out, but after +10 years of abuse...or more.

Not so great for drift...lockup isn't reliable as they get hot. But I have no complaints with mine, for road course, auto-x, and street. +5 years, ~300rwhp now...still great IMO.

KAAZ may be better, but I doubt it's 3X as good to justify 3X the cost...IMO.

- Brian

TheSparo · 05-01-2005, 08:59 PM

is there any way to see how "worn" the VLSD is?

Maeda · 05-01-2005, 09:12 PM

Hit or miss.. Even though orion is right about vlsds... they are ok, but for my money i'd like a sure thing.

1.5 way nismo sounds like it'll be good for you. It's perfect for the street (doesn't make any noise, doesn't really clunk) and runs about 700 bucks, and it uses budget friendly synthetic (unlike kaaz).

projectRDM · 05-01-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion::S14

"JGS LSD" is a Phantom Grip...they suck.

And don't let the drift crowd scare you off from a VLSD...they are perfect for street and auto-x.

They do wear out, but after +10 years of abuse...or more.

Not so great for drift...lockup isn't reliable as they get hot. But I have no complaints with mine, for road course, auto-x, and street. +5 years, ~300rwhp now...still great IMO.

KAAZ may be better, but I doubt it's 3X as good to justify 3X the cost...IMO.

- Brian

Agreed 110%. The drifters will all tell you what they swear by, but half of them are poser kids who don't know the difference and are just riding the wagon like a bunch of fags because they read it in a magazine.
Get a diff from a 95+ J30, most of them are adult driven, never abused, and fitted to an auto transmission so they've never seen anything above 5k rpm. It'll be fine for whatever you throw at it and won't cost over $250.

TheSparo · 05-02-2005, 11:33 AM

well, now i suppose i should go read up on the install and check around for prices... i appreciate all the help guys...
and about the nismo one, where are they sold? i haven't seen any...

projectRDM · 05-02-2005, 01:19 PM

Nismo is sold at any Nissan dealership.

kandyflip445 · 05-02-2005, 03:33 PM

Except mine. They look at me all funny when I mention Nismo.

05-01-2005, 03:30 PM	#1
TheSparo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens/Chattanooga/ Cookeville/Morristown, TN Age: 36 Posts: 1,141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LSD question ok, i am planning on getting an LSD, and i will be pushing around 350+rwhp, i am not a drifter, not hardcore road racer, i am an occasional autocrosser and spirited driver I want to be able to spin BOTH wheels, not just one, and i was wondering if the JGY "LSD" would be enough for me, or should i go all out and get a 1.5 way Kaaz or sometihng similar. I have basically ruled out a VLSD b/c of them wearing out and all... Btw i have an s13 hatch if it matters.. also will a clutch type sacrafice much comfort? not that it matters too much... thanks __________________ 89 240 SR powered... ummm i promise its stock

05-01-2005, 03:37 PM	#2
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	HLSD! Or a 1.5 way and adjust the clutch disks to your liking. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

05-01-2005, 06:35 PM	#3
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,665 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"JGS LSD" is a Phantom Grip...they suck. And don't let the drift crowd scare you off from a VLSD...they are perfect for street and auto-x. They do wear out, but after +10 years of abuse...or more. Not so great for drift...lockup isn't reliable as they get hot. But I have no complaints with mine, for road course, auto-x, and street. +5 years, ~300rwhp now...still great IMO. KAAZ may be better, but I doubt it's 3X as good to justify 3X the cost...IMO. - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com

05-01-2005, 08:59 PM	#4
TheSparo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens/Chattanooga/ Cookeville/Morristown, TN Age: 36 Posts: 1,141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is there any way to see how "worn" the VLSD is? __________________ 89 240 SR powered... ummm i promise its stock

05-01-2005, 09:12 PM	#5
Maeda Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Camp Snake Bite, CA RIP Posts: 2,356 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Maeda Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hit or miss.. Even though orion is right about vlsds... they are ok, but for my money i'd like a sure thing. 1.5 way nismo sounds like it'll be good for you. It's perfect for the street (doesn't make any noise, doesn't really clunk) and runs about 700 bucks, and it uses budget friendly synthetic (unlike kaaz). __________________

05-02-2005, 11:33 AM	#7
TheSparo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens/Chattanooga/ Cookeville/Morristown, TN Age: 36 Posts: 1,141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well, now i suppose i should go read up on the install and check around for prices... i appreciate all the help guys... and about the nismo one, where are they sold? i haven't seen any... __________________ 89 240 SR powered... ummm i promise its stock

05-02-2005, 01:19 PM	#8
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Nismo is sold at any Nissan dealership. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

05-02-2005, 03:33 PM	#9
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Except mine. They look at me all funny when I mention Nismo. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

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