Open Diff VS LSD

JB-370z · 06-24-2012, 12:07 PM

I am currently about to press the order button for a new OSG LSD. Wondering the thoughts of others, and if its worth the money. Also comments from those that went from not having one to purchasing one and their thoughts on how it made a difference. Any info would help at the moment, thanks!

Read T · 06-24-2012, 01:04 PM

For autocross, adding one to my 240sx made a world of difference. And that was even with a crappy OEM viscous LSD.

370ZilverZ · 06-24-2012, 01:42 PM

I have a Quaiffe LSD for sale with a set of new bearings if you are interested and I also have a very low milage VLSD rear diff from an '11 sport 6MT.

SPOHN · 06-24-2012, 04:46 PM

I've went from OD to OSG LSD. After one year it's the best mod I've done till this day. Worth it in every way possible. Especially since I track and like to get a little sideways from time to time. It's makes the car much more predictable when laying down power. At the track I can get on the throttle more and sooner when exiting. Not to mention the how the unit locks 50% under hard braking which is amazing how this assist you in the braking zones. The OSG is defiantly designed better and has an edge over other LSD. Does cost more and some other parts are required like a axle stub (about $150) but you will think nothing of when you put that baby to use. Just only use OSG fluid only and never think back.

SPOHN · 06-24-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZilverZ

I have a Quaiffe LSD for sale with a set of new bearings if you are interested and I also have a very low milage VLSD rear diff from an '11 sport 6MT.

This is also a good deal from what I've seen.

BGTV8 · 06-24-2012, 06:23 PM

I have a Quaife in my Z34 ... just like SPOHN says ..... these are the ducks-guts for track-work as you can get on the power early and the car drives (hard) - it just squats and accelerates, instead of lighting up the inside rear wheel and wasting torque.

L33T Z34 · 06-29-2012, 07:33 AM

Day and night difference. Those who believe their viscous LSD is "good enough" are sadly mistaken.

seymore4 · 06-29-2012, 12:39 PM

Os giken is the business. You will not regret it

TerribleONE · 06-29-2012, 12:46 PM

I will have a review soon! But after what I have seen spohn say about it, I am sure I am going to be grinning ear to ear the first time I spool up coming out of a turn!

SPOHN · 06-29-2012, 01:56 PM

Edit till you brake hard with it and the diff locks. Its sure enough a different feel. But to used in a beneficial way. It caught me off guard.

06-24-2012, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Open Diff VS LSD I am currently about to press the order button for a new OSG LSD. Wondering the thoughts of others, and if its worth the money. Also comments from those that went from not having one to purchasing one and their thoughts on how it made a difference. Any info would help at the moment, thanks! __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

06-24-2012, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	I have a Quaiffe LSD for sale with a set of new bearings if you are interested and I also have a very low milage VLSD rear diff from an '11 sport 6MT. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

06-24-2012, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I've went from OD to OSG LSD. After one year it's the best mod I've done till this day. Worth it in every way possible. Especially since I track and like to get a little sideways from time to time. It's makes the car much more predictable when laying down power. At the track I can get on the throttle more and sooner when exiting. Not to mention the how the unit locks 50% under hard braking which is amazing how this assist you in the braking zones. The OSG is defiantly designed better and has an edge over other LSD. Does cost more and some other parts are required like a axle stub (about $150) but you will think nothing of when you put that baby to use. Just only use OSG fluid only and never think back. __________________

06-29-2012, 07:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 47 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	Osg lsd Day and night difference. Those who believe their viscous LSD is "good enough" are sadly mistaken.

06-29-2012, 12:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	I will have a review soon! But after what I have seen spohn say about it, I am sure I am going to be grinning ear to ear the first time I spool up coming out of a turn! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

06-24-2012, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	For autocross, adding one to my 240sx made a world of difference. And that was even with a crappy OEM viscous LSD.

06-24-2012, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	I have a Quaife in my Z34 ... just like SPOHN says ..... these are the ducks-guts for track-work as you can get on the power early and the car drives (hard) - it just squats and accelerates, instead of lighting up the inside rear wheel and wasting torque.

06-29-2012, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
seymore4 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West coast Age: 41 Posts: 556 Drives: 2010 nismo Rep Power: 6727	Os giken is the business. You will not regret it

06-29-2012, 01:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Edit till you brake hard with it and the diff locks. Its sure enough a different feel. But to used in a beneficial way. It caught me off guard. __________________

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