KezR33 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase an LSD for my car in the near future. I was hoping to get a 1.5 way, simply because I don't have any experience driving a car with an LSD, and this is my daily driver too. However all 1.5 way (and 1 way) LSDs are significantly more expensive than the TRD LSD, which only comes as a 2-way. My question is, when driving if for some reason I get myself into a stick spot if I put the clutch in will the car settle down much like a 1-way LSD? Thinking about it logically there's no power going to the wheels, so even under engine braking they should unlock. Right? Thanks, Kieran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinks Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 yes. a 1.5 way will act very similarly to a 1 way or open diff because the locking action under decel is minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 There's an article in the current (H)PI magazine specifically about LSDs - might be worth picking up and having a read... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 kez, for your car personally i would just weld the thing but that's me lol 1.5 is awesome, 2 way is very drivable in my books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southlander Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 ive ben told that an lsd is better for inexperienced drivers because doing a one wheel peel can end up bad as the car suddenly gains traction and flings the car back in line .. thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Strictly speaking, it is the opposite of what you have been told. Most inexperienced drivers are not familiar with the behaviour of an LSD because 95% of cars don't come with them. Don't think of it as a safety / driver aid of sorts. They can send you into 360 degree spins faster than a single spinner in the wrong hands. If you're not used to recovering from driver induced tail slides then the single spinner is safer for inexperienced drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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