LSD\'s....

[markrx7]

hi there....

after blowing a nice big hole in my standard diff ive decided to go for an aftermarket LSD diff... been looking at Kaaz & cusco...

what are your recommendations if you dont mind? not sure which one to get and on my current searches i can only find 2 places that sell either at the moment!

Regards

[pete sparrow]

Hi
 Have you killed the casing as well as the diff,you mentioned a hole??
I ran a Kaaz 1.5 which is a great bit of kit,a bit noisey but far stronger and more able of putting the power down than the standard.
 Check out the vendors on this site, i got mine from Gary at Rotary Art also try Ross at Dragon if you can get hold of him:)  Or RE:Worx might be able to help. Were two Kaaz diffs floating around in the general items for sale section a while ago as well.

[banned advertiser]

Kazz diffs can be found here in 1.5 or 2 way
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/Kaaz.html

[Warthog]

Unless you intend doing a hell of a lot of Drifting mate then only look at the 1 1/2 way locker.

[markrx7]

Hi
 Have you killed the casing as well as the diff,you mentioned a hole??
I ran a Kaaz 1.5 which is a great bit of kit,a bit noisey but far stronger and more able of putting the power down than the standard.
 Check out the vendors on this site, i got mine from Gary at Rotary Art also try Ross at Dragon if you can get hold of him:)  Or RE:Worx might be able to help. Were two Kaaz diffs floating around in the general items for sale section a while ago as well.

Well i can see a cog from underneath if i look from behind so i can see inside the diff yeah kept the pieces of metal that exploded to

Kaaz 1.5 seems to be getting alot of votes, deffo decided on a 1.5way then. what about cusco?

[pete sparrow]

Well i can see a cog from underneath if i look from behind so i can see inside the diff yeah kept the pieces of metal that exploded to

Kaaz 1.5 seems to be getting alot of votes, deffo decided on a 1.5way then. what about cusco?

Ok so you need a casing as well as a diff! Try the all vendors,auto salvage and look in the \'general items for sale section\'.You might have to buy a second hand complete standard diff with casing then take the guts out and replace with the Kaaz. Your looking at £500 ish for the Kaaz or similar and £100 ish for a standard casing/diff.
 Make sure whoever fits it checks to make sure the crown wheel and pinion are in good condition and not swaffed.
 Can\'t comment on a cusco,couple of members have got them fitted though.

[monkey-fd3s]

I\'ve got a Cusco type RS 1.5 way and its cool

[Kieron]

I think cucso and kaaz diffs are the same.

I had a 2 way in my last car, never driven with a 1.5, 2 way was great fun :god  so much controlled oversteer but also tons of grip if you wanted, it seemed to pull you through the corners when hard on the gas.

[markrx7]

pete sparrow - bollox ! lol cheers for the help mate, i didnt realise i had to buy a new casing, i thought it came with it :Hammer

even more money out lol, oh well it happens, ok ill look for a second hand diff casing then cheers for your advice dude

thanks for the recommendations guys!

Kieron - I was told a 2 way was a little too dangerous for on the road? thats why i was steering clear of it... its not as if i use the rx7 as the daily driver tho hmm lol.

[Kieron]

HAHAHA who told you that sh1t? probably the same person who said an RX7 is unreliable and a death trap :rollin

I used mine as a daily driver, about 300 miles a week!

It\'s so much fun crusing in 4th then clutch down, 2nd gear and lift the clitch up sharp, the diff will lock and SIDEWAYS you go :driving  Cant wait to get a 2way on the new car.

If you buy a used diff it might not have had a good life and would probably need a rebuild soon so you\'ll have to take it out the casing anyway. Just buy new and put it in your casing (unless thats pretty fduked)

[markrx7]

a couple of pplz told me a 2 way is pretty hairy to use on the roads etc,

coz thats all my car will be on, doubt ill track it, probably a couple of strips tho.

But i do enjoy going sideways... :driving  lol

well i have a big hole in my diff casing so i need a new one damn

[Initial-D]

If your not used to alot of oversteer/want more oversteer go with the 1.5 way. Personally I love the fact an FD steps out, its what makes it such an exciting drive!

[pete sparrow]

pete sparrow - bollox ! lol cheers for the help mate, i didnt realise i had to buy a new casing, i thought it came with it :Hammer

even more money out lol, oh well it happens, ok ill look for a second hand diff casing then cheers for your advice dude
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news mate! :Giggle
Remember to check the crown wheel n pinion are ok in the second hand diff!
To replace those your talking £750 from Mazda!!!:2eek Don\'t buy a damaged/blown diff,it might of spat metal into the crown n pinion!!
Whoever you get to fit the new diff into the casing wants to set the pre load between 1.3 & 1.8Nm
The backlash sets between 0.09 & 0.11mm.
Hope this helps.

[markrx7]

Cheers for that initial D - ill go with the 1.5way to be safe then

Pete Sparrow, cheers for all that info mate! thats really appreciated! ill pass all of that to the guy thats fitting it

You talk about the crown wheel & pinion... would i have to worry about this if im buying a brand new kaaz diff? im just gonna try & buy the casing and not the diff second hand... and stick the kaaz diff in that im guessing....

[pete sparrow]

Cheers for that initial D - ill go with the 1.5way to be safe then

Pete Sparrow, cheers for all that info mate! thats really appreciated! ill pass all of that to the guy thats fitting it

You talk about the crown wheel & pinion... would i have to worry about this if im buying a brand new kaaz diff? im just gonna try & buy the casing and not the diff second hand... and stick the kaaz diff in that im guessing....

 The crown wheel n pinion are attached to the inside of the diff casing itself,they link the diff to the prop shaft.They are an integeral part of the diff casing.
If buying a second hand empty(without diff) casing ask if the crown wheel n pinion are still attached and in good condition.If in poor condition they could vibrate and cause damage or break your new diff.
 When you buy a new Kaaz diff,all you get is the diff itself,instructions and running in diff oil, but no casing or shims etc etc!!!!!
 Try the vendors Re Worx,Dragon etc etc,one of them might have a casing for sale.