Lsd

[Don Pamponi]

Hello chaps

Can anyone tell me where to get hold of an LSD (in the UK?) that replaces the dif I\'ve got, rather than changng the whole axle?

I\'ve tracked some down in the states, but have no idea if it\'ll work in mine.

[MikeLMR]

they were only available as standard equipment in the US and in Japan, I\'m not sure if they ever sold them as an option in the UK ?  a GSL-SE (not a gsl)  diff should fit a MK3 UK car

there is some talk of fitting mx5 torsen units into the carrier of the 1st gen but I haven\'t seen anyone who\'s actually done it (probably because you can get hold of gsl-se bits in the states)

[travellinbob]

Hey Don, if you go to the ausrotary website and look in the tech reference section then a friend of mine has written a whole stack of info on mazda diffs, interchangability, etc.

[Don Pamponi]

Cheers, I\'ll give it a look.

[Don Pamponi]

Still none the wiser.  Will keep looking (& ask Tim @ RX Motors)

[Carl]

The LSD for the 1st gens were only sold on production models in the states.
They are not as tight as race versions.
Regards
Carl

[Don Pamponi]

Found this sliper on ebay, dunno if the link will work.

I am IT dunce



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7943820293&category=33731&sspagename=WD4V

Would it fit in a UK 1st gen axel?

[Mazstar]

Don,
       Link works OK. There have been a couple of write ups on this from the US with mixed views (not sure if the links below will work).

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=276526&highlight=phantom+grip

I am also after a LSD for a Gen 1 but dont really want to buy one second hand (especially if it is being shipped from the US). I have checked a couple of companies in the UK but no joy yet. They have both suggested that I get one from the US or Japan.

Only company that I know does a new LSD for the Gen 1 is Mazdatrix.

http://www.mazdatrix.com/g8.htm

Not cheap though. Let me know if you have any luck finding one.

[Don Pamponi]

Cheers for the info dude.  Nice to know im not the only one scrabbling around for rareties.

Mazdatrix only sell the race LSD, for which they dont list a price.

Not really liking what they say about iteither:

84-85 12A and 13B
(Race-see note) 13498

Note: The RACE units have a much steeper lock-up ramp than the stock units, which makes them great for racing, but not very usable for street driving. All of the LSD units listed are of the clutch plate type, which work much better than the viscous type used on all 89-92.

[Mazstar]

Don,
         I think the race diff is now out of stock but if you look further down the page they do have a \'RX-7 TORQUE SENSING LIMITED SLIP ("TORSEN LSD")\'.

It is listed for a 84-92 Non-turbo so it should fit the Gen 1 Series 3 - List price $908 plus shipping plus tax duties. They are supposed to be good diffs but dont know anyone first hand who has bought one.

[Don Pamponi]

You could just buy a good TII for that money with its own LSD.

Might just do that, at least it\'d have power steering & aircon!

[rotorhead666]

Yuk!!! i hate power steering AND aircon!and i\'ve been after an lsd for years.....guess a gsle-se is the best option....i very much doubt you\'re going to find one on a JDM 12at!

[Don Pamponi]

Why would anyone hate aircon?  You enjoy sweating?

I\'m fine with non powered steering IF its rack & pinion.  But the backwards vintage style worm & peg box is just vague low geared wobbly SH*TE & we all know it.  That\'s why only die hards drive these silly things.

[rotorhead666]

no,mate,i open the window,so my dump valve and exhaust is even louder!  i\'ve always hated power steering,feels like i\'m not in control,fully.

[ohc turbo]

it seems like a lot of car manufatures in the 80\'s build mildly high performance RWD cars and seem to forget out a LSD?

did the Elford Turbo come with a LSD Standard?