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jerryscherry · 04-10-2013, 10:41 AM

As the title states, does the VLSD still lock if one rear wheel is in the air? I searched some threads, it doesn't seem like definite answers.

The reason why i ask is in certain driveways, my car will 3 wheel and i am basically stuck. I was hoping geting a VLSD would solve my problem so i don't have to rush/force my way into a driveway in hopes of not getting stuck. Will the VLSD work if one wheel is in the air? i know helical types like the s15 lsd will act like a open if one wheel is in the air, if that is the case, getting a VLSd won't solve my 3 wheeling problems

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ryandriftingfat · 04-10-2013, 10:44 AM

Yes. Mine use to spin for a sec then lock.

Next time, small questions thread.

Croustibat · 04-10-2013, 11:02 AM

For that kind of 3 wheel, you can trick a helical to lock by applying the parking brake (ont fully of course). This creates enough torque to have a bit of lock.

ghoti · 04-10-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ryandriftingfat

Yes. Mine use to spin for a sec then lock.

Next time, small questions thread.

^what he said. Mine sometimes does like half spin then locks on steep driveways.

also , Small questions thread

jerryscherry · 04-10-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ryandriftingfat

Yes. Mine use to spin for a sec then lock.

Next time, small questions thread.

thanks, i guess people who reported it acting like a open when one wheel off prob had a worn out diff. what u mean by small questions thread?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croustibat

For that kind of 3 wheel, you can trick a helical to lock by applying the parking brake (ont fully of course). This creates enough torque to have a bit of lock.

haha yeah i used to do this on my ToRsen lsd on my miata.

Dolby109 · 04-10-2013, 02:16 PM

Yes the point of generally any LSD is to allow the wheels to spin at different speeds but not by a large degree. If one starts spinning the other should catch up soon.
Where as an open diff just applies power to any wheel with no traction.

4x4le · 04-11-2013, 07:26 AM

It will if you punch it but you'll probably peel out when the lifted tire makes contact. Your best off using the hand brake a little.

The Dude · 04-11-2013, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryscherry

what u mean by small questions thread?

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/297481-smal...w-threads.html

jerryscherry · 04-11-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/297481-smal...w-threads.html

thank you, will be sure to search this thread also too in the future.

PandahZ650 · 04-11-2013, 11:31 AM

if it's worn out vlsd then it probably wont lock. Mine never did when that happened to me. it sounds like you have an open diff right now, why dont you just weld that?

shoguner · 04-11-2013, 11:47 AM

im surprised no one has said this yet...
But Vlsd don't lock. It used oil as resistance to turn the other size.

04-10-2013, 10:41 AM	#1
jerryscherry Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Diamond Bar Age: 31 Posts: 448 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Do VLSD lock if one rear wheel is in the air? As the title states, does the VLSD still lock if one rear wheel is in the air? I searched some threads, it doesn't seem like definite answers. The reason why i ask is in certain driveways, my car will 3 wheel and i am basically stuck. I was hoping geting a VLSD would solve my problem so i don't have to rush/force my way into a driveway in hopes of not getting stuck. Will the VLSD work if one wheel is in the air? i know helical types like the s15 lsd will act like a open if one wheel is in the air, if that is the case, getting a VLSd won't solve my 3 wheeling problems .

04-10-2013, 10:44 AM	#2
ryandriftingfat Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: anaheim CA Age: 38 Posts: 790 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Yes. Mine use to spin for a sec then lock. Next time, small questions thread. __________________ WYLD STALLYNS http://instagram.com/ryandriftingfat

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04-10-2013, 11:02 AM	#3
Croustibat Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: France - Toulouse Age: 41 Posts: 1,851 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For that kind of 3 wheel, you can trick a helical to lock by applying the parking brake (ont fully of course). This creates enough torque to have a bit of lock.

04-10-2013, 02:16 PM	#6
Dolby109 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes the point of generally any LSD is to allow the wheels to spin at different speeds but not by a large degree. If one starts spinning the other should catch up soon. Where as an open diff just applies power to any wheel with no traction.

04-11-2013, 07:26 AM	#7
4x4le Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manchester, Tn Posts: 1,253 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It will if you punch it but you'll probably peel out when the lifted tire makes contact. Your best off using the hand brake a little.

04-11-2013, 11:31 AM	#10
PandahZ650 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	if it's worn out vlsd then it probably wont lock. Mine never did when that happened to me. it sounds like you have an open diff right now, why dont you just weld that?

04-11-2013, 11:47 AM	#11
shoguner Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Utah Age: 29 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	im surprised no one has said this yet... But Vlsd don't lock. It used oil as resistance to turn the other size.