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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
- tintoverano
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
I got hands on a spare diff from an automatic (final drive ratio 3.73) earlier and decided to refurbish it and add LSD (mine is a manual 23i)
there are plenty of videos about swapping diffs, the only thing I'd like to highlight: it was not a one-man DIY in my case, rather two
there's no need to remove the exhaust and the sway bar, the latter only needs to be loosen up, so it can be moved to make room for the diff to come out - I can give the specifics in case
installing the LSD kit and putting the diff together are well documented as well
watch when ordering and make sure you get the 188L version
still some extra lathing and grinding of certain parts is required, not a biggy - I can send the exact details, measurements
time will tell whether it was worth my efforts, definitely learnt a lot and got busy during the lockdown
so far I'm very happy with the results, for sure experiencing a lot of "feeling safe" and smiling when cornering at higher speeds
too early to tell more, perhaps in another post
also, because of the somewhat higher final drive ratio, the expected shorter revving up is happening, and it actually feels good
PS: so, I have spare 3.64 diff now, which I'm happy to refurbish and install the LSD kit into - let me know if interested, I'm sure we'll work out the details
there are plenty of videos about swapping diffs, the only thing I'd like to highlight: it was not a one-man DIY in my case, rather two
there's no need to remove the exhaust and the sway bar, the latter only needs to be loosen up, so it can be moved to make room for the diff to come out - I can give the specifics in case
installing the LSD kit and putting the diff together are well documented as well
watch when ordering and make sure you get the 188L version
still some extra lathing and grinding of certain parts is required, not a biggy - I can send the exact details, measurements
time will tell whether it was worth my efforts, definitely learnt a lot and got busy during the lockdown
so far I'm very happy with the results, for sure experiencing a lot of "feeling safe" and smiling when cornering at higher speeds
too early to tell more, perhaps in another post
also, because of the somewhat higher final drive ratio, the expected shorter revving up is happening, and it actually feels good
PS: so, I have spare 3.64 diff now, which I'm happy to refurbish and install the LSD kit into - let me know if interested, I'm sure we'll work out the details
mSport 23i
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
The LSD seems to a bit of a copy of the Quaife/Torsen design..ie no friction plates just gears?
With that 23i engine the chances of losing the rear end must now be close to zero!
With that 23i engine the chances of losing the rear end must now be close to zero!
- tintoverano
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
the progressive conversion kit comes with friction plates, so the design is more like the Phantom (I believe this is the name)
I had a long test run yesterday at my usual places to be able to compare the experience to before LSD times, pushing the limits carefully, and it seems that cornering is now a different experience, the car just goes "through"
I had a long test run yesterday at my usual places to be able to compare the experience to before LSD times, pushing the limits carefully, and it seems that cornering is now a different experience, the car just goes "through"
mSport 23i
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
Thanks, why did you go for that design which seems to be for the 'drifter' type guys rather than the Torsen type design?
Or was it just local/good price etc?
I have to say that the quaife unit I have means that i now use Sport+ mode with 'gay abandon' and it feels very very planted!
Or was it just local/good price etc?
I have to say that the quaife unit I have means that i now use Sport+ mode with 'gay abandon' and it feels very very planted!
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
I don't do tracks and the 23i has the least powered engine, but I like to step on the gas from time to time owning a sports car
counting the spare diff as well, the cost was close to 600€ - considerably less than the real LSD solutions
so, I felt it was going to be enough for me considering benefits vs. costs
counting the spare diff as well, the cost was close to 600€ - considerably less than the real LSD solutions
so, I felt it was going to be enough for me considering benefits vs. costs
now I understand the difference and planted is the right word
mSport 23i
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
All noted..enjoy!!!tintoverano wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 12:01 pm I don't do tracks and the 23i has the least powered engine, but I like to step on the gas from time to time owning a sports car
counting the spare diff as well, the cost was close to 600€ - considerably less than the real LSD solutions
so, I felt it was going to be enough for me considering benefits vs. costs
now I understand the difference and planted is the right word
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
I'm experiencing, especially in normal mode, a noticeable acceleration response, which I didn't expect at all
is this the new differential, I used?
it has a bit higher final drive ratio, the increase is 2.5% -> gained delta torque is roughly 6Nm
I guess on dry, normal surface the LSD wouldn't matter that much
is this the new differential, I used?
it has a bit higher final drive ratio, the increase is 2.5% -> gained delta torque is roughly 6Nm
I guess on dry, normal surface the LSD wouldn't matter that much
mSport 23i
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
I would humbly suggest it’s a placebo effect..maybe you’re just generally keeping the engine on the boil more with your new found extra emotional/actual security..tintoverano wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 10:40 am I'm experiencing, especially in normal mode, a noticeable acceleration response, which I didn't expect at all
is this the new differential, I used?
it has a bit higher final drive ratio, the increase is 2.5% -> gained delta torque is roughly 6Nm
I guess on dry, normal surface the LSD wouldn't matter that much
I never used to use Sport+ mode much prior to the LSD fitted but now I do...
In reality I never saw that much intervention from the traction control unless it was very damp, very bumpy or running winter tyres in warm conditions..
Psychologically now I feel more confident, whether that’s the chassis telling me it’s ok to press on harder or just the placebo effect will have to wait till I get on some more Forum runs and see if I can keep up more easily..
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upgrade differential to LSD with Racing Diffs' kit
update, forgot to addtintoverano wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 10:28 am I got hands on a spare diff from an automatic (final drive ratio 3.73) earlier and decided to refurbish it and add LSD (mine is a manual 23i)
there are plenty of videos about swapping diffs, the only thing I'd like to highlight: it was not a one-man DIY in my case, rather two
there's no need to remove the exhaust and the sway bar, the latter only needs to be loosen up, so it can be moved to make room for the diff to come out - I can give the specifics in case
installing the LSD kit and putting the diff together are well documented as well
watch when ordering and make sure you get the 188L version
still some extra lathing and grinding of certain parts is required, not a biggy - I can send the exact details, measurements
time will tell whether it was worth my efforts, definitely learnt a lot and got busy during the lockdown
so far I'm very happy with the results, for sure experiencing a lot of "feeling safe" and smiling when cornering at higher speeds
too early to tell more, perhaps in another post
also, because of the somewhat higher final drive ratio, the expected shorter revving up is happening, and it actually feels good
PS: so, I have spare 3.64 diff now, which I'm happy to refurbish and install the LSD kit into - let me know if interested, I'm sure we'll work out the details
as a final step, the software-based Diff Lock option to be turned off using NCS Expert in the DSC module
Engine Power Reduction was already "off", but saw it "on" for some other models
mSport 23i
Coding Help, Stubby, Remap, K&N filter, Cruise Ctrl, Reverse cam, Instrument Cluster Color, UR front brace, CDV delete, Android on CIC, Roof Module, LSD
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