LSD\'s....

[hotstepper1973]

hope this is not a hi-jack but whilst talking about lsd\'s would someone give a idiot\'s guide to the :-

1.benefits of 1.5 or 2 way lsd\'s
2.do i need one
3.i use mine on the road and track that is for info as to how i use my car.

[pete sparrow]

hope this is not a hi-jack but whilst talking about lsd\'s would someone give a idiot\'s guide to the :-

1.benefits of 1.5 or 2 way lsd\'s
2.do i need one
3.i use mine on the road and track that is for info as to how i use my car.

If your uses are road n track then a 2 way is not for you.
If your running standard-ish power and like the way the car handles and your happy then stick with what you\'ve got.
If your running more power then maybe go for a 1.5 as its alot stronger than the original.
A lsd locks and will apply the power through both wheels equally,which means better traction basically. Read Kierons post up the page he obviously likes to drift with his!!:rollin

[hotstepper1973]

thanks for that pete when i\'m back from oz the power will be higher around 400+atw so should be ok\'ish with the stock diff and yes so far very happy the way the car handles apart from suspension ands anti roll bar but they have now been changed, someone said if i am doing alot of 1/4 mile runs then maybe uprate it cos the stock diff wont be very good off the line so that is only something i do rarely.

[pete sparrow]

I blew standard diff with 380 atw,you seriously might want to think about upgrading before it goes pop!! True if your dragging the car your putting alot more strain on the diff,but you never know.
Enjoy Aus mate:)

[J4P RX]

Its not just about power.  A car on a decent diff will be a lot more progressive and give more feedback than the stock diff.  The stock FD diff isnt too bad though really.

[stylus350]

Its not just about power.  A car on a decent diff will be a lot more progressive and give more feedback than the stock diff.  The stock FD diff isnt too bad though really.

I find the stock diff ok. Gets thrashed in all weathers and its got grip in most conditions and will slide/ drift about fine when you want. I enjoy playing with the grip/no grip balance but I dont launch it like a drag car much so maybe it will last a while.
Problem is threads like this start making you think about what it would be like if..............

Hmmmmm......how much extra noise is there from a 1.5 diff?

[clive]

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

Hi Mark,

After a member asked about these Diffs i.e what is a 1.5 and what is a 2 way I have put up an explanation this morning.

Hope this helps

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=338382#post338382

[markrx7]

Thanks clive! thats an interesting read and cleared up a few things :Thumbs-up

lol 400atw? i blew mine up with 275atw!

cheers for all that pete- thats really helpful

My mate had a look at my car last night and he thinks his metal fabricator geezer could actually weld up the whole in my diff casing and strengthen it, i might just do that? but obviously get the crown and pinion checked out coz i dont want my new diff going.

if it aint possible then im sure one of the venders will check over the crown wheel & pinion and make sure they are all ok for me

[pete sparrow]

cheers for all that pete- thats really helpful

My mate had a look at my car last night and he thinks his metal fabricator geezer could actually weld up the whole in my diff casing and strengthen it, i might just do that? but obviously get the crown and pinion checked out coz i dont want my new diff going.

if it aint possible then im sure one of the venders will check over the crown wheel & pinion and make sure they are all ok for me

Hi Mark
 Another way of strengthening the diff is to get a s/s diff brace from Dragon Performance.Basically it bolts to the outside of the casing and also to the chassis,making your diff rigid and stops the car from bogging down. Good bit of kit,well priced to..
 Any specialised gearbox/diff engineers or garage/mechanics can check your crown n pinion are running smooth,local to yourself.

[markrx7]

well i take my car to my mate martin, who works for dave if you know him? think his online name is sicknote.... owns an MOT station by me he always sorts my rex out when shes sick

ive been looking at those braces dude and im definetly going to buying one! they look like a good purchase! and im also looking at buying the gearbox brace to!

Now just gotta look for diff cases from breakers, coz if they aint to much then ill just  get one of them instead of welding mine up

cusco 1.5way it looks like!

[pete sparrow]

ive been looking at those braces dude and im definetly going to buying one! they look like a good purchase! and im also looking at buying the gearbox brace to!

Got both on mine really strengthen the car!! Makes the drive train a bit noisey but a small price to pay for all that added strength.

[markrx7]

sorted

well ill order the cusco 1.5way & diff brace 2mora then after i get the old diff off this weekend ill see if i need a new casing etc

fingers crossed the crown wheel & pinion is all ok, but to be honest they are bloody strong so they should be....

[markrx7]

hi guys

will this diff be the right one for my car please?

https://www.rhdjapan.com/home/products/product_detail.php?int_product_id=1057

[pete sparrow]

hi guys

will this diff be the right one for my car please?

https://www.rhdjapan.com/home/products/product_detail.php?int_product_id=1057

Looks similar but hard to tell. Was that in the rx7 parts list or on their general web site? Have you spoken to them? Why don\'t you speak to Gary at Rotary Art about a Kaaz? Better to buy off a known MRC vendor surely?

[markrx7]

well i have purchased off them before and they have come thru and are a really helpful company

plus its £100 cheaper than the kaaz at rotary art, and to be honest thats money ive gotta save!

Right well upon closer inspection (and pictures will follow!) the thing thats hanging out of the side of the diff isnt what i thought it was, my mechanic came round and had a look and its actually the pinion lol! :eek

When i do things, i do em properly!

So i guess i need to buy a full replacement diff now and use the pinion and crown wheel out of that and stick my new lsd in there?