370Z Factory LSD: This thing is worse than I remembered

ChrisSlicks · 02-09-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blackflag

The problem with Quaife, etc. is that (I think) you have to cut up the stub shafts...that's a big selling point, to me, for the Nismo unit. It comes with new shafts.

Or go with the Carbonetic or OS Giken that uses the stock shafts.

blackflag · 02-09-2010, 05:43 PM

Good to know - thanks.

37Z · 02-10-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

The OEM LSD diff in the Nismo model 370Z is the same as the regular models.

For aftermarket, the best choices to consider are Carbonetic, and OS Giken, IMHO. There are others, but these two have the best performance and are least intrusive from a sound/grabbiness standpoint.

I am looking forward to trying out the OSG, since it doesn't require the very frequent fluid chances as needed by the Carbonetic diff. Might also be interesting to try the Carbonetic Metal diff, vs. the carbon diff that is popular.

Yep... too bad Nissan only offers a base ,sport package instead of having the customer spec the Z! Likely Zs would come without radios, limited diffs, better/wider tires/wheels, springs/shocks/sways, BBK,etc.

kdoske · 03-04-2010, 04:07 PM

I just purchased an LSD for my Base model Z. Does anyone know where I can get output shafts so I can install the LSD? Is there anything else I will need?

ChrisSlicks · 03-04-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kdoske

I just purchased an LSD for my Base model Z. Does anyone know where I can get output shafts so I can install the LSD? Is there anything else I will need?

There is one LSD in particular that is designed for the Base that includes everything. You will have to talk to your vendor to see if they can source the shafts for you.

Sharif@Forged · 03-04-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kdoske

I just purchased an LSD for my Base model Z. Does anyone know where I can get output shafts so I can install the LSD? Is there anything else I will need?

Which LSD did you get? If you'd like to email me the specifics I would be happy to help you out. sharif@forgedperformance.com

1slow370 · 03-05-2010, 03:11 AM

i ordered my quaife from z1 motorsports for my sport model and they are sending along the stub shaft for it all in one box

Shamu · 04-10-2011, 12:40 PM

I have about 2500 miles on my OS Giken and I'm loving it. In ax the car hooks up like you can't believe. Pretty much goes unnoticed on the street with exception of real slow parking lot speeds doing sharp turns. It occasionally clicks when doing slow tight turns.

BrianMSmith · 04-10-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Even on mountain twisties at 6/10th pace the difference is very noticable. If you rarely take the car to the twisties, then I am sure the OEM diff is fine for street use.

It depends a lot on how you drive the car. I drive mine extremely hard on twisties in the mountains, but I am not driving like on a race track where it's full brakes into the corner and full power out, for me the challenge and fun is carrying corner speed, not full g's into or out of the corner. In between the corners (if there is any) I am enjoying the view. At the limit of cornering force, you'd be hitting the traction control with more than neutral throttle anyway (and I would never do TC off on tricky unpredictable mountain roads, often damp and with moss). So I would not ever likely spin up in inside wheel. Also doesn't our car brake the inside wheel if it spins anyway? Have fun you maniacs.

6MT · 04-10-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

For a street car, I have no issues with the LSD. You are spoiled with the GT-R

100%

SPOHN · 04-10-2011, 06:08 PM

Boy this thread got brought back. But I'm going tomorrow to Forged to get my OS Giken installed. Boy I can't wait from all the things I've read. I've never owned a car with a more than sub-par LSD. Now with my suspension, brakes, and now this I'll be set for the twisties and track.

ChipsWithDips · 04-10-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Boy this thread got brought back. But I'm going tomorrow to Forged to get my OS Giken installed. Boy I can't wait from all the things I've read. I've never owned a car with a more than sub-par LSD. Now with my suspension, brakes, and now this I'll be set for the twisties and track.

Let us know how you like it. I'm looking to upgrade my open diff, and having a hard time deciding what would be best for me.

SPOHN · 04-10-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipsWithDips

Let us know how you like it. I'm looking to upgrade my open diff, and having a hard time deciding what would be best for me.

I'm defiantly going to have a review. I'm so tired of a open diff. That's all I had on my 350 and it was FI also. Stupid mistake.I've learned some hard lessons from wreaking my last one.

But from my search the OSG is the way to go in every way. I'm also getting a tune tomorrow. I hope some more than average things can come from this.

roplusbee · 04-10-2011, 08:11 PM

Good luck with the install. Let us know how it goes and how it feels.

aadosx · 04-11-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'm defiantly going to have a review. I'm so tired of a open diff. That's all I had on my 350 and it was FI also. Stupid mistake.I've learned some hard lessons from wreaking my last one.

But from my search the OSG is the way to go in every way. I'm also getting a tune tomorrow. I hope some more than average things can come from this.

I'm just curious, why do you think it's the clear choice over a Quaife? Especially now that the Quaife's are under a grand shipped.. it's hard to justify anything else for myself since it's a daily and I don't track my car much.

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	i ordered my quaife from z1 motorsports for my sport model and they are sending along the stub shaft for it all in one box __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	I have about 2500 miles on my OS Giken and I'm loving it. In ax the car hooks up like you can't believe. Pretty much goes unnoticed on the street with exception of real slow parking lot speeds doing sharp turns. It occasionally clicks when doing slow tight turns. __________________ Grant

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Boy this thread got brought back. But I'm going tomorrow to Forged to get my OS Giken installed. Boy I can't wait from all the things I've read. I've never owned a car with a more than sub-par LSD. Now with my suspension, brakes, and now this I'll be set for the twisties and track. __________________

04-10-2011, 08:11 PM	#44 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Good luck with the install. Let us know how it goes and how it feels. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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blackflag Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Posts: 121 Drives: 2009 Z 6M base. Rep Power: 15	Good to know - thanks.

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kdoske Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 541 Drives: 800whp Unicorn FI Z Rep Power: 17	I just purchased an LSD for my Base model Z. Does anyone know where I can get output shafts so I can install the LSD? Is there anything else I will need?