No LSD in base model?

igbad · 06-24-2013, 05:47 PM

I'm just figuring this out, and kinda pissed, but the 2012 base model model doesn't come with an LSD? Lame!

If so, can I buy the OEM LSD (intended for the sport model) and replace mine with it?

Motion Lab · 06-24-2013, 05:55 PM

Quaife also has the QDF11L for the 350z with the open diff that will work in your rear end with some modification. That would be a much better upgrade than the OEM VLSD.

Just something else you could consider.

Thanks,
Alex Goodwin
AlexG@motionlabtuning.com

rAiN · 06-24-2013, 05:55 PM

Yeah base model dosnt come with anything. Altho our 2013 comes wih an oil cooler i think

7speed · 06-24-2013, 07:16 PM

Yeah my 09 doesn't have either. Part of sports package.

DR_ · 06-24-2013, 07:56 PM

I am getting my VLSD replaced by a Quaife this week so if anyone wants my old 9200 mile VLSD just pay shipping. You will likely have to buy stub axles from a sport to use this in a base.

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-24-2013, 08:10 PM

Z1 motorsports has a prebuilt package with options on their site, explains everything to you. Go check it out

SPOHN · 06-24-2013, 09:18 PM

Open diff (base model) isn't that bad compared to the VLSD. The VLSD is garbage too. Especially when it gets hot. It becomes a open diff.

IDZRVIT · 06-25-2013, 09:33 AM

Funny how Nissan does their marketing. Up here in the GWN, our base model is the touring package which has VLSD. So, all Z's sold in Canada have VLSD. Nissan must think it's complicated for us canucks to choose if more than one model is offered.

Red__Zed · 06-25-2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Open diff (base model) isn't that bad compared to the VLSD. The VLSD is garbage too. Especially when it gets hot. It becomes a open diff.

Yep, you want a mechanical diff anyways for any sort of real driving. Quaife and OSG both have good options.

synolimit · 06-25-2013, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Funny how Nissan does their marketing. Up here in the GWN, our base model is the touring package which has VLSD. So, all Z's sold in Canada have VLSD. Nissan must think it's complicated for us canucks to choose if more than one model is offered.

That or for safety because of your snow.

Shotta · 06-27-2013, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Funny how Nissan does their marketing. Up here in the GWN, our base model is the touring package which has VLSD. So, all Z's sold in Canada have VLSD. Nissan must think it's complicated for us canucks to choose if more than one model is offered.

Hey man are you sure about that? If so that's cool.

So if us guys with the Canadian models want to upgrade the rear diff then we would need the same upgrade parts as someone with a US sports package?

06-24-2013, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
igbad Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 49 Drives: '12 370Z Base GM 6MT Rep Power: 12	No LSD in base model? I'm just figuring this out, and kinda pissed, but the 2012 base model model doesn't come with an LSD? Lame! If so, can I buy the OEM LSD (intended for the sport model) and replace mine with it?

06-24-2013, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Yeah my 09 doesn't have either. Part of sports package. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

06-24-2013, 09:18 PM	#7 (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	Open diff (base model) isn't that bad compared to the VLSD. The VLSD is garbage too. Especially when it gets hot. It becomes a open diff. JARblue likes this. __________________

06-25-2013, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Funny how Nissan does their marketing. Up here in the GWN, our base model is the touring package which has VLSD. So, all Z's sold in Canada have VLSD. Nissan must think it's complicated for us canucks to choose if more than one model is offered. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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06-24-2013, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Motion Lab A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,676 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 18	Quaife also has the QDF11L for the 350z with the open diff that will work in your rear end with some modification. That would be a much better upgrade than the OEM VLSD. Just something else you could consider. Thanks, Alex Goodwin AlexG@motionlabtuning.com

06-24-2013, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
rAiN Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: va Posts: 721 Drives: 2012 370z mt Rep Power: 17	Yeah base model dosnt come with anything. Altho our 2013 comes wih an oil cooler i think

06-24-2013, 07:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	I am getting my VLSD replaced by a Quaife this week so if anyone wants my old 9200 mile VLSD just pay shipping. You will likely have to buy stub axles from a sport to use this in a base.

06-24-2013, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	Z1 motorsports has a prebuilt package with options on their site, explains everything to you. Go check it out