dumb question No 3

mrparis · 08-10-2014, 10:09 PM

I found a 2009 370z base AT
my dumb question is does it have LSD? or do you need it?

other than that the car is certified and good shape.

it has paddle shifters.. which i feel are useless.. but in bad weather maybe better control of the car?

Arrvaxx · 08-10-2014, 10:13 PM

Paddle shifters? I was not aware that a base 09 came with those. ..but no...the 09 base to my knowledge does not have the LSD.

dP3NGU1N · 08-10-2014, 10:13 PM

Base models do not have an LSD, only sport models do. You don't need an LSD. No body ever NEEDS an LSD. It's all a matter of if you WANT an LSD.

Paddle shifters don't do anything other than allow you to control when the car shifts gears. They have no bearing on how much control you have over the car in inclement weather. If they're a distraction for you while driving they may even make things more dangerous to yourself and to those around you.

DEpointfive0 · 08-10-2014, 10:14 PM

I used to have a thread for "dumb" questions... ;-(

Read T · 08-10-2014, 10:24 PM

Do you need an LSD? No. It will help improve traction in snow/ice though if you're going to be driving your Z in NY winters at all.

Read T · 08-10-2014, 10:26 PM

oh, and.

aszyd · 08-10-2014, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrparis

it has paddle shifters.. which i feel are useless.. but in bad weather maybe better control of the car?

No, just no...

watson853 · 08-10-2014, 11:42 PM

Having a LSD means both back wheels will get power. Without a LSD only one rear wheel will get power. Do what you will with that info it's certainly not needed. There is more to it but that's the simple version

cooltoy · 08-10-2014, 11:56 PM

I missed out on question #2.

Limeybastard · 08-11-2014, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Base models do not have an LSD, only sport models do. You don't need an LSD. No body ever NEEDS an LSD. It's all a matter of if you WANT an LSD.

Paddle shifters don't do anything other than allow you to control when the car shifts gears. They have no bearing on how much control you have over the car in inclement weather. If they're a distraction for you while driving they may even make things more dangerous to yourself and to those around you.

Sorry for my ignorance. But paddle shifters can also be found on the auto lever correct? Its the + and - there.

kenchan · 08-11-2014, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

I missed out on question #2.

I now see a pattern.

SouthArk370Z · 08-11-2014, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Sorry for my ignorance. But paddle shifters can also be found on the auto lever correct? Its the + and - there.

That's not paddles; that's the stick/lever. But they do the same thing.

08-10-2014, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrparis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: ny Posts: 21 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	dumb question No 3 I found a 2009 370z base AT my dumb question is does it have LSD? or do you need it? other than that the car is certified and good shape. it has paddle shifters.. which i feel are useless.. but in bad weather maybe better control of the car?

08-10-2014, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Paddle shifters? I was not aware that a base 09 came with those. ..but no...the 09 base to my knowledge does not have the LSD. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Base models do not have an LSD, only sport models do. You don't need an LSD. No body ever NEEDS an LSD. It's all a matter of if you WANT an LSD. Paddle shifters don't do anything other than allow you to control when the car shifts gears. They have no bearing on how much control you have over the car in inclement weather. If they're a distraction for you while driving they may even make things more dangerous to yourself and to those around you. __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

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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	Do you need an LSD? No. It will help improve traction in snow/ice though if you're going to be driving your Z in NY winters at all. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 12	dumb question No 3 Having a LSD means both back wheels will get power. Without a LSD only one rear wheel will get power. Do what you will with that info it's certainly not needed. There is more to it but that's the simple version DEpointfive0 likes this.

08-10-2014, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
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