Trd Lsd

[demuire]

Hmm, just out of interest, VisionR has just agreed to drop the prices of all of them by $170 delivered (and maybe even match the Cusco MZ to the TRD price), if a group buy of 5 happens. I think at least one person has already put their hand up too...

 

So that's about AUD1080 delivered for the TRD or Cusco MZ, and about AUD1280 for the Cusco RS.

 

Wow.

[mumblezzz]

If someone is organising this I'm definitley willing to drop the extra cash for a cusco RS at that price.

[demuire]

Mmm, I'm tempted to do the same. Oh well, I'll keep an eye out on it anyway.

 

Now, where did I plant that money tree?

[Mr Revhead[RL]]

hmmm i don't really trust that info..

for one thing most TRD lsds nowdays are helical type... not clutch pack... and iv NEVER hears of a TRD one failing, and theyv been feed some serious power!!

 

yes it would be cheaper for it to be delivered in nz and carryed as luggage :insane:

[demuire]

Are you sure the AE86 TRD ones are helical? All the ones I've heard of and seen have been clutch type, as far as AE86's go anyway. A friend of mine has even rebuilt his, and it was a clutch type?

 

I've heard of the AE86 TRD LSD's failing, but generally more from abuse and serious power (SR20DET) than anything else. As with any other clutch type LSD they do wear out eventually though.

Edited November 18, 2004 by demuire

[Mr Revhead[RL]]

yeah the ae86 ones are clutch type. and yes all clutch pack types will wear eventually.

 

yikes must have been monster power! iv seen em behind some serious 4agtes (300hp) and living ok.

hmm confusing eh? if you are running 200 or less power then TRD has my full backing.

hows that? :insane:

[demuire]

Yes I have no doubt that the TRD one would be strong enough for my liking :insane: Just that if the Cusco one is going to work better and last longer, then maybe it's worth the extra money? Really depends on how much the rebuild kits cost I suppose, I mean if the Cusco rebuild kits cost like 3 times more than the TRD ones then...

 

No idea, I'm just going by what I've heard here...

[demuire]

Interesting:

 

NOTE!

Three ways to set your CUSCO limited slip differentials : one way, 1.5 way and two way.

･ One way L.S.D. specially suited for front wheel drive cars and 4WD car front axles.

Activates under acceleration, and acts as a true LSD when the throttle is off. A great chance for improved lap times.

A CUSCO original design.

･ 1.5 way LSD

Activates under acceleration while the understeer is less than on the 2 way LSD.Recommended for drivers having difficulty with 2 way LSD understeer and one way LSD braking.

･ Two way LSD

Recommended on the rear axle for rear drive cars. Activates on both acceleration and deceleration. Recommended for those who

prefer hot driving action and big angle drift.

 

NOTE!

One Limited Slip Differential, Two Ways to Enjoy.

With CUSCO's LSD, you may change the setting during your overhaul with no additional parts required.

 

I'm guessing that means you can set the LSD up as either a 2 way or a 1.5 way, whichever you prefer?

[Mr Revhead[RL]]

yeah looks like it, can do that with the TRD one as well :insane:

 

http://trdparts.jp/english/parts_lsd.html

[demuire]

Interesting :insane:

[Felix]

i'm not up with all the LSD's and such but, wouldn't it just be cheaper to get hold of a hilux rear with LSD and narrow it down for your car Fook?

 

i'm sure you could pick out a decent ratio and have it cost way less than the equivalent one for your celica diff. not to mention it would be stronger for future mods.

[Redwarf]

The main problem with HiLux diffs is they are huge. It'd be like swatting a fly with an axe. To be honest, I don't think they're that much cheaper, not when you have to cut them down to suit....

[demuire]

Last time I calculated it, it would cost me about $1500 to get a Hilux diff in my car, and that's with lots of 2nd hand bits.

 

And besides, it's huge, and as with all big things I'll probably lose more power though it...

 

Plus, I've already spent close to a grand setting up this diff in my car, I'm not going to ditch it now :insane: It's a bit like my car, I've spent too much time and money on it to give up on it :jason:

[Felix]

i realise they are huge, and an overkill.

 

i was just thinking of ease of availability off LSD centres, appropriate gearing, and also longterm strength if Fook ever wanted to bolt in something ballistic.

 

so you are looking at $1000 or more for a center, does that include gears? add a grand for your diff so far. geez not cheap for an LSD.

[demuire]

No, not cheap.

 

I've been looking for a 2nd hand LSD (approx $700) for the past 6 months, and it isn't looking like I'm getting any closer at all. I figure with my luck with 2nd hand bits so far I might as well spend the extra and get a brand new one. No, doesn't include gears, I'll probably end up re-using my 2nd hand 4.1 gears, for now anyway.

 

Not planning on bolting anything ballistic in the car. Not planning on forced induction, so at most even with engine work I don't think I'd be making enough power to break it.

 

As for appropriate gearing for now I'd be happy with 4.1 or 4.3. Any lower and I'd probably need some different gearing for my T50 to make it more useable.