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mmsmannyc · 04-24-2004, 03:52 AM

I have a 1995 240sx w/ VLSD, I used to be able to spin the car around no problem, but now when I try it on dry ground, it barely spins out at all, could this be because of the clutch alone (it is starting to slip) or could this be a VLSD problem also?

AlexAtPerformanceNissan · 04-24-2004, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mmsmannyc

I have a 1995 240sx w/ VLSD, I used to be able to spin the car around no problem, but now when I try it on dry ground, it barely spins out at all, could this be because of the clutch alone (it is starting to slip) or could this be a VLSD problem also?

Elaborate more on how the car feels. i.e. the rpm rise as if the clutch is slipping?...The rear only kickin one tire more than the other?..etc.

-Alex B.

mendozasport · 04-24-2004, 02:19 PM

its obvious its your clutch...if it were the rear end the car would not move....

SauN · 04-24-2004, 05:25 PM

do you smell the clutch burning or do you smell burnt tire?

mmsmannyc · 04-25-2004, 06:54 AM

Well here's the thing. I know how a slipping clutch feels, and I really don't have the time to focus on the rpm guage while i'm tearing a drift into the corner from a stand still. But, I was just wondering if the the fact that I can't really spin the vehicle anymore is due to the fact that I know I have a slightly slipping clutch. Or can the VLSD be wearing out?

AlexAtPerformanceNissan · 04-25-2004, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mmsmannyc

Well here's the thing. I know how a slipping clutch feels, and I really don't have the time to focus on the rpm guage while i'm tearing a drift into the corner from a stand still. But, I was just wondering if the the fact that I can't really spin the vehicle anymore is due to the fact that I know I have a slightly slipping clutch. Or can the VLSD be wearing out?

VLSD's are theoretically not the greatest for drifting, but i wouldn't think that it is your diff. I used to have a POS s13 and when i first got it, the back end would come out okay, but after a while, the clutch kept slippin and then i really couldn't get the back end to come out like it used to. So, time to change your clutch, try a more aggresive pressure plate/ clutch combo.

-Alex B.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 04-25-2004, 04:31 PM

Dont you have to get the VLSD heated for it to bite??? I know 2 guys whos running VLSD and one takes longer than the other to get aggressive.

mmsmannyc · 04-26-2004, 11:30 AM

Thank you all for the help. If there's any parts you guys need hit me up, i'll give you guys a break. Thanks again.

04-24-2004, 03:52 AM	#1
mmsmannyc Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: brooklyn, ny Age: 47 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	95 240sx se w/abs & VLSD question? I have a 1995 240sx w/ VLSD, I used to be able to spin the car around no problem, but now when I try it on dry ground, it barely spins out at all, could this be because of the clutch alone (it is starting to slip) or could this be a VLSD problem also?

04-25-2004, 04:31 PM	#7
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Dont you have to get the VLSD heated for it to bite??? I know 2 guys whos running VLSD and one takes longer than the other to get aggressive. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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04-24-2004, 02:19 PM	#3
mendozasport Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: orlando Fl. Age: 53 Posts: 202 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	its obvious its your clutch...if it were the rear end the car would not move....

04-24-2004, 05:25 PM	#4
SauN Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: socal / chicago Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do you smell the clutch burning or do you smell burnt tire?

04-25-2004, 06:54 AM	#5
mmsmannyc Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: brooklyn, ny Age: 47 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well here's the thing. I know how a slipping clutch feels, and I really don't have the time to focus on the rpm guage while i'm tearing a drift into the corner from a stand still. But, I was just wondering if the the fact that I can't really spin the vehicle anymore is due to the fact that I know I have a slightly slipping clutch. Or can the VLSD be wearing out?

04-26-2004, 11:30 AM	#8
mmsmannyc Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: brooklyn, ny Age: 47 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you all for the help. If there's any parts you guys need hit me up, i'll give you guys a break. Thanks again.