Anyone have a Carbonetics LSD?

initialgemini · 03-12-2010, 01:52 PM

I've read a couple of threads on limited slips and there isn't too many. I was wondering if anyone who has one on their Z could give a brief review.

B1nks · 03-12-2010, 01:55 PM

I have the OS Giken and I love it so far. I've only managed to get the "popping" sound to happen once and I tried again the other day to show a buddy of mine but wasn't able to make it happen. It's a great unit and I could tell a difference immediately. I do recommend getting the OS Giken fluid with it because I've spoke with someone else who has it and used the Motul fluid and got a whine when cruising down the highway for a little while but I haven't had that issue. I would like to drive a Carbonetics and Quaife just to feel the difference if any though. Would be nice to have a comparison for a write up !

initialgemini · 03-12-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by B1nks

I have the OS Giken and I love it so far. I've only managed to get the "popping" sound to happen once and I tried again the other day to show a buddy of mine but wasn't able to make it happen. It's a great unit and I could tell a difference immediately. I do recommend getting the OS Giken fluid with it because I've spoke with someone else who has it and used the Motul fluid and got a whine when cruising down the highway for a little while but I haven't had that issue. I would like to drive a Carbonetics and Quaife just to feel the difference if any though. Would be nice to have a comparison for a write up !

Thanks for the input! Did you have the sport package in your car before the OS Giken? Notice any different in street driving and/or track driving?

kgreen · 03-12-2010, 01:56 PM

u can send a pm to Red 370...he has the carbonetics lsd

M.Bonanni · 03-12-2010, 02:01 PM

I have the Carbonetic LSD in my car and LOVE it. Not only is it one of the best performing diffs I have ever driven on the track, but it is also one of the most streetable diffs I have ever driven. Just as streetable as stock. The only catch is you HAVE to use Carbonetic diff oil since its a special formula made for the carbon discs. If you don't, it will be loud and might wear differently. I have also heard the OS Giken diffs are awesome as well and will be driving a car equipped with one here in a few weeks, although not a 370Z. Long story short, Carbonetic right now is my all-time favorite diff that I have tried, and I have tried a bunch in various different cars.

initialgemini · 03-12-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

I have the Carbonetic LSD in my car and LOVE it. Not only is it one of the best performing diffs I have ever driven on the track, but it is also one of the most streetable diffs I have ever driven. Just as streetable as stock. The only catch is you HAVE to use Carbonetic diff oil since its a special formula made for the carbon discs. If you don't, it will be loud and might wear differently. I have also heard the OS Giken diffs are awesome as well and will be driving a car equipped with one here in a few weeks, although not a 370Z. Long story short, Carbonetic right now is my all-time favorite diff that I have tried, and I have tried a bunch in various different cars.

Thanks mike! So would you say its a night and day difference than the sports package viscous LSD?

M.Bonanni · 03-12-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by initialgemini

Thanks mike! So would you say its a night and day difference than the sports package viscous LSD?

I would say that would be an understatement. The stock LSD is complete garbage.

Zsteve · 03-12-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

I have the Carbonetic LSD in my car and LOVE it. Not only is it one of the best performing diffs I have ever driven on the track, but it is also one of the most streetable diffs I have ever driven. Just as streetable as stock. The only catch is you HAVE to use Carbonetic diff oil since its a special formula made for the carbon discs. If you don't, it will be loud and might wear differently. I have also heard the OS Giken diffs are awesome as well and will be driving a car equipped with one here in a few weeks, although not a 370Z. Long story short, Carbonetic right now is my all-time favorite diff that I have tried, and I have tried a bunch in various different cars.

I dont have a LSD on my car, so if I were to go with an aftermarket one, would I feel any difference in daily driving? I wont track the car but maybe a 1/4 track here and there. Will it help with off the line starts since I dont have one at all? And will I feel it on turns during spirited driving?

M.Bonanni · 03-12-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

I dont have a LSD on my car, so if I were to go with an aftermarket one, would I feel any difference in daily driving? I wont track the car but maybe a 1/4 track here and there. Will it help with off the line starts since I dont have one at all? And will I feel it on turns during spirited driving?

It will make a big difference in comparison to an open diff in every situation except normal mild driving where there is no tire slip.

Zsteve · 03-12-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

It will make a big difference in comparison to an open diff in every situation except normal mild driving where there is no tire slip.

So now the question would be is it worth the money for spirited daily driving? I dont race but I do come off the line quick at times and things like that. You know "passing" those who are jealous and all.

M.Bonanni · 03-12-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

So now the question would be is it worth the money for spirited daily driving? I dont race but I do come off the line quick at times and things like that. You know "passing" those who are jealous and all.

Probably not. Depends on how badly you want to be the fastest at the stoplight I suppose. If having an open diff insn't really annoying you now, then chances are you would probably be more happy spending that money on other parts of the car.

Red370 · 03-12-2010, 02:13 PM

I had mine installed a good week ago, at first it was a bit whiny, but i guess its broken in a bit and its quieted significantly. I cant compare it to others because i've never used an aftermarket LSD, and I havent tracked the car yet, havent really noticed much of a difference in daily driving, however I've always been told carbonetic LSDs are the best hands down and last forever, as Mike can attest.

ChrisSlicks · 03-12-2010, 02:21 PM

I have a Carbonetics LSD. It doesn't work very well at the moment as it is decorating my garage floor. I plan to get it installed in the next few weeks hopefully.

ChrisSlicks · 03-13-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I had mine installed a good week ago, at first it was a bit whiny, but i guess its broken in a bit and its quieted significantly. I cant compare it to others because i've never used an aftermarket LSD, and I havent tracked the car yet, havent really noticed much of a difference in daily driving, however I've always been told carbonetic LSDs are the best hands down and last forever, as Mike can attest.

Did you follow the break-in procedure of figure 8's? I think they also recommend a diff oil change after 200 miles of break-in.

semtex · 03-12-2010, 04:36 PM

So if one were to want to purchase a Carbonetic diff, which sponsoring vendor sells 'em?

03-12-2010, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 250	Anyone have a Carbonetics LSD? I've read a couple of threads on limited slips and there isn't too many. I was wondering if anyone who has one on their Z could give a brief review. __________________ CY 370z \|Sports Package\| Berk CBE\| Berk High Flow Cats (awaiting install)\|BBS LM\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Stillen Sway Bars\|TWS Shift Knob\|B&M Short Shifter

03-12-2010, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	I have the Carbonetic LSD in my car and LOVE it. Not only is it one of the best performing diffs I have ever driven on the track, but it is also one of the most streetable diffs I have ever driven. Just as streetable as stock. The only catch is you HAVE to use Carbonetic diff oil since its a special formula made for the carbon discs. If you don't, it will be loud and might wear differently. I have also heard the OS Giken diffs are awesome as well and will be driving a car equipped with one here in a few weeks, although not a 370Z. Long story short, Carbonetic right now is my all-time favorite diff that I have tried, and I have tried a bunch in various different cars. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

03-12-2010, 02:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I had mine installed a good week ago, at first it was a bit whiny, but i guess its broken in a bit and its quieted significantly. I cant compare it to others because i've never used an aftermarket LSD, and I havent tracked the car yet, havent really noticed much of a difference in daily driving, however I've always been told carbonetic LSDs are the best hands down and last forever, as Mike can attest. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-12-2010, 04:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	So if one were to want to purchase a Carbonetic diff, which sponsoring vendor sells 'em? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-12-2010, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
B1nks Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 721 Drives: 2009 370Z Base 6MT Rep Power: 507	I have the OS Giken and I love it so far. I've only managed to get the "popping" sound to happen once and I tried again the other day to show a buddy of mine but wasn't able to make it happen. It's a great unit and I could tell a difference immediately. I do recommend getting the OS Giken fluid with it because I've spoke with someone else who has it and used the Motul fluid and got a whine when cruising down the highway for a little while but I haven't had that issue. I would like to drive a Carbonetics and Quaife just to feel the difference if any though. Would be nice to have a comparison for a write up !

03-12-2010, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 244	u can send a pm to Red 370...he has the carbonetics lsd

03-12-2010, 02:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I have a Carbonetics LSD. It doesn't work very well at the moment as it is decorating my garage floor. I plan to get it installed in the next few weeks hopefully.