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Old 02-06-2010, 06:23 PM
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Looking to buy LSD

No, I'm not a refugee from a rave; can anybody point me in the direction of a vendor who sells aftermarket or salvaged differentials for the 370/G37? I want an LSD for my journey AT, and I've been looking, but I can't find a vendor who sells replacement differentials thta fit my car for sure. I'd prefer to look at various mechanical LSDs like a torsen, but the stock viscous would be fine off a salvage, or if significantly cheaper....
Old 02-06-2010, 08:11 PM
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If you want a LSD, then virtually all LSDs from the previous generation G and Z will fit.
Old 02-06-2010, 09:16 PM
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hugs not drugs ...i dont know anything about lsd's but wanted to say that
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Okay,I did some research and it looks like, for aftermarket, the Quaife differential is a quiet, reliable and super-efficient drop-in replacement for around $1300.

The VLSD off a 2007-2008 350z/g35 would work as well, and be alot cheaper? I \'m reading that the quaife is much better, and more reliable, but I can't get a good idea of the price difference.
Old 02-06-2010, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by beerme986
hugs not drugs ...i dont know anything about lsd's but wanted to say that
I want LSD because I want to flyyyy...down the street, that is. IMO, a good LSD makes a huge difference in being able to actually use the limited torque these engines have...I wanted the sport package in order to get the LSD, but I didn't want the sport suspension - I figured I'd just pickup a new pumpkin at a later time....
Old 02-06-2010, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by beerme986
hugs not drugs ...i dont know anything about lsd's but wanted to say that
ROFL

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I'm not sure why you want a LSD, if you can't handle the ride difference from the sport suspension. A mechanical LSD will add a lot more harshness to your ride when its engaging...
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Originally Posted by Mike
I'm not sure why you want a LSD, if you can't handle the ride difference from the sport suspension. A mechanical LSD will add a lot more harshness to your ride when its engaging...
+1 Unless you're tracking your car it's not detrimental.
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OS Super Lock LSD | Products | OS GIKEN

FTW!!
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well, i thought they made one for g37, guess not... sorry.
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Carbonetic makes LSD for all V36 and Z34 models I believe.
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Originally Posted by christian655321
well, i thought they made one for g37, guess not... sorry.
I would love to get OS LSDs, too, but not only they're expensive... but they actually don't have one available for the V36 or Z34 yet.
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Originally Posted by Mike
I'm not sure why you want a LSD, if you can't handle the ride difference from the sport suspension. A mechanical LSD will add a lot more harshness to your ride when its engaging...
Not true - I had a torson on my G8 and it was silent and deadly, and had no impact on ride quality or added noise.

The quaife is reportedly nice and silent, and hooks up like nobody's business. LSD is essential for getting your engine's torque to the ground - no LSD, uneven and unequal power delivery - may get as bad as only 60% at times. And btw, is a far superior differential to the stock VLSD which is reportedly very slow to react.
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Are there any issues with getting an LSD on an auto??
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Originally Posted by ozzypriest
Not true - I had a torson on my G8 and it was silent and deadly, and had no impact on ride quality or added noise.

The quaife is reportedly nice and silent, and hooks up like nobody's business. LSD is essential for getting your engine's torque to the ground - no LSD, uneven and unequal power delivery - may get as bad as only 60% at times. And btw, is a far superior differential to the stock VLSD which is reportedly very slow to react.
You felt/heard it anytime you made a tight turn in a parking lot. Thing is, the G8 is really sloshy and has plenty of sound deadening, so you're pretty isolated from the diff. Probably not noticeable unless you went full lock or launched

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Are there any issues with getting an LSD on an auto??
Nope


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