Upgrading over Quaife worth it?

shadow85 · 11-17-2021, 04:27 PM

So I am not a big fan of my Quaife LSD on my TT and was thinking about changing to another setup.

Was wondering if it would be worth it?
Has anyone gone from a Quaife to anything else like OS Giken or what about the Nismo GT Pro?

Please share your thoughts.
And yes, waiting for the bashing too

Thanks guys.

OptionZero · 11-17-2021, 05:38 PM

what about the quaife isn't working for you?

abm89 · 11-17-2021, 06:16 PM

Interested as well. Quaife is known for being very street friendly.

shadow85 · 11-17-2021, 06:56 PM

Not sure, getting it checked out next week. Either it's not working properly or it's no good. Always feels like an open-diff to me, tbh it feels worse than when I had the VLSD even though it is suppose to be a step up.

Anyways, will see what's up next week after I have it checked out, if there is no sign of issue with the diff, then I will change it out.

redondoaveb · 11-17-2021, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Not sure, getting it checked out next week. Either it's not working properly or it's no good. Always feels like an open-diff to me, tbh it feels worse than when I had the VLSD even though it is suppose to be a step up.

Anyways, will see what's up next week after I have it checked out, if there is no sign of issue with the diff, then I will change it out.

I wasn't a big fan of my Quaife either. When it would break the tires loose, I would get fish tailing. It just felt unpredictable. I've got an OS Giken now and love it. It always tracks straight when the tires break loose and feels predictable. I don't know if tires had anything to do with the unpredictability of the Quaife also. I ran Nitto NT05's with the Quaife and Proxes R888R's with the OS Giken.

shadow85 · 11-17-2021, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I wasn't a big fan of my Quaife either. When it would break the tires loose, I would get fish tailing. It just felt unpredictable. I've got an OS Giken now and love it. It always tracks straight when the tires break loose and feels predictable. I don't know if tires had anything to do with the unpredictability of the Quaife also. I ran Nitto NT05's with the Quaife and Proxes R888R's with the OS Giken.

Interesting, this was the kind of amswer I was looking for. Someone who also had the Quaife in the past, and I agree with you, totally unpredictable and annoying. I have 305/30R19 RE71R on the rears.

Are you able to tell me when did you buy the OSG, and what is the part number for it?

There seems to be a heap of different versions/part numbers for the OSG diff for 370Z.

If I order one, there is a 3-4 month wait from local OSG Dealers here in Australia. But RHD Japan website:

https://www.rhdjapan.com/os-giken-su...3-z34-v35.html

says they have one in stock, but from their product page it looks totally different and has a different part no. than the current on the OSG official page:

https://osgikenusa.com/products/ns11...30273207435347

redondoaveb · 11-17-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Interesting, this was the kind of amswer I was looking for. Someone who also had the Quaife in the past, and I agree with you, totally unpredictable and annoying. I have 305/30R19 RE71R on the rears.

Are you able to tell me when did you buy the OSG, and what is the part number for it?

There seems to be a heap of different versions/part numbers for the OSG diff for 370Z.

If I order one, there is a 3-4 month wait from local OSG Dealers here in Australia. But RHD Japan website:

https://www.rhdjapan.com/os-giken-su...3-z34-v35.html

says they have one in stock, but from their product page it looks totally different and has a different part no. than the current on the OSG official page:

https://osgikenusa.com/products/ns11...30273207435347

It's been in the car for probably a year and a half. I'm not sure what the model number is. The shop that built my car purchased it and installed it for me but I believe it was this one.
https://osgikenusa.com/products/ns111-ha

BGTV8 · 11-18-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Interesting, this was the kind of amswer I was looking for. Someone who also had the Quaife in the past, and I agree with you, totally unpredictable and annoying. I have 305/30R19 RE71R on the rears.

Are you able to tell me when did you buy the OSG, and what is the part number for it?

There seems to be a heap of different versions/part numbers for the OSG diff for 370Z.

If I order one, there is a 3-4 month wait from local OSG Dealers here in Australia. But RHD Japan website:

https://www.rhdjapan.com/os-giken-su...3-z34-v35.html

says they have one in stock, but from their product page it looks totally different and has a different part no. than the current on the OSG official page:

https://osgikenusa.com/products/ns11...30273207435347

I've had a Quaife in my car since 2011 and do not have a problem with it, apart from whenever the car lifts a rear wheel (only on the track and with the shocks at full stiff) at Winton racetrack when it reverts to an open diff and single wheels - noted "feature" of a Quaife diff.

My race car had a spool for 20 years and that was brilliant for drive but creates a heap of push (understeer) on turn-in and you need to use the throttle to power steer it which can be a bit freaky (heading for the outside of the corner and you need to add power to get the rear to slide and tighten the corner!).

I now have a KAAZ 2-way in my race car and it has brilliant turn and hitting the gas at the apex it just squats and goes.

For those who are saying they get fish-tailing with a Quaife, think about your rear alignment - are you getting fish-tailing from the diff or is the car steering from the rear (because of alignment OR stuffed suspension or diff bushes?)

I'm not saying don;t change the diff, but before dropping 2 or 2.5 large on a diff change, make sure you understand what is happening and why

shadow85 · 11-26-2021, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I wasn't a big fan of my Quaife either. When it would break the tires loose, I would get fish tailing. It just felt unpredictable. I've got an OS Giken now and love it. It always tracks straight when the tires break loose and feels predictable. I don't know if tires had anything to do with the unpredictability of the Quaife also. I ran Nitto NT05's with the Quaife and Proxes R888R's with the OS Giken.

Just wondering, is the OS Giken noisy on the street?

The Quaife is almost dead silent to me, just a little bit of whirring every now and then, but wondering how the OSG is, will I draw attention in parking lots?

Rusty · 11-26-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Just wondering, is the OS Giken noisy on the street?

The Quaife is almost dead silent to me, just a little bit of whirring every now and then, but wondering how the OSG is, will I draw attention in parking lots?

Mine is dead quite. Use the OSG lube and you will not have any issues.

Spooler · 11-26-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Just wondering, is the OS Giken noisy on the street?

The Quaife is almost dead silent to me, just a little bit of whirring every now and then, but wondering how the OSG is, will I draw attention in parking lots?

Just use the OS Giken fluid and you will be fine. That makes all the difference in the world.

redondoaveb · 11-26-2021, 06:17 PM

Mine is dead quiet too

Hotrodz · 11-17-2021, 08:46 PM

I always recommend Wavetrac over Quaife because it is friendly for street and track. Ot has less maintenance requirements than OSG.

That said I have an OSG too. Haven't had a chance to run it yet.

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shadow85 · 11-17-2021, 09:44 PM

Ok kool. Do you know if your OSG had the custom tune package added aswell from OSG, or just got the LSD normal tune.

redondoaveb · 11-17-2021, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Ok kool. Do you know if your OSG had the custom tune package added aswell from OSG, or just got the LSD normal tune.

Just the normal out of the box tune

11-17-2021, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 921 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	Upgrading over Quaife worth it? So I am not a big fan of my Quaife LSD on my TT and was thinking about changing to another setup. Was wondering if it would be worth it? Has anyone gone from a Quaife to anything else like OS Giken or what about the Nismo GT Pro? Please share your thoughts. And yes, waiting for the bashing too Thanks guys. Rusty likes this.

11-17-2021, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,255 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	what about the quaife isn't working for you? abm89 likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

11-17-2021, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	Interested as well. Quaife is known for being very street friendly. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

11-17-2021, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 921 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	Not sure, getting it checked out next week. Either it's not working properly or it's no good. Always feels like an open-diff to me, tbh it feels worse than when I had the VLSD even though it is suppose to be a step up. Anyways, will see what's up next week after I have it checked out, if there is no sign of issue with the diff, then I will change it out. redondoaveb likes this.

11-26-2021, 06:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,370 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	Mine is dead quiet too __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 700+whp

11-17-2021, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I always recommend Wavetrac over Quaife because it is friendly for street and track. Ot has less maintenance requirements than OSG. That said I have an OSG too. Haven't had a chance to run it yet. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Rusty, madwi, Optimiser and 1 others like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

11-17-2021, 09:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 921 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	Ok kool. Do you know if your OSG had the custom tune package added aswell from OSG, or just got the LSD normal tune.

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