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s13dan · 01-24-2005, 11:01 PM

Ok so i blew out my old vlsd, that one did work.. if i pop the clutch and power braked it both tires would light up.. and when launching it worked most of the time, every once and awhile it would go on vacation or somthing.. anyway i got a VLSD from a junkyard today.. put it in and tired it out.. 9 times out of 10 it is 1 tire fire when i power brake and launching pretty much sucks all together.. can i fix my current one? how does a VLSD go bad i thought they just broke but didnt really wear out... i have 29 days left to take it back...

s13dan · 01-24-2005, 11:23 PM

bump i really need some help cuz i dunno what to do.. i just want a damn VLSD that worked like my old one did damnit WTF! and i have limited cash flow

SimpleSexy180 · 01-24-2005, 11:56 PM

change internals?

sr240mike · 01-25-2005, 11:23 AM

VLSD sucks! If your racing a lot get a clutch type. You can't fix it, its a sealed unit.

brainfood · 01-25-2005, 11:26 AM

my vlsd lasted one drift day now it doesnt lock hard enough for me and I never hard enough in 1st to do donoughts and it only gets sideways if I throw the car and clutch kick in first. Crazy thing is though as soon as I hit second it locks up and the car gets sideways no problem. Clutch kicks in second always initiate but 1st never locks up hard enough to do it.

Sil Beer S13 · 01-25-2005, 11:26 AM

Yup your assed out why replace a turd with a turd?

Get a KAAZ,nismo whatever..

orion::S14 · 01-25-2005, 11:41 AM

Where did you get it...from what car?

How are you sure it's a VLSD?

I've seen MANY, MANY junkyards sell a stock S14 open diff as a VLSD b/c they assume it has ABS, and then their system shows it as having a VLSD as well.

If it's from a J30, then it's a VLSD...but could be worn out.

- Brian

Yoshi · 01-25-2005, 01:43 PM

Um... how many of you can say that you used a VLSD that truly "Locked". Cuz i've never seen such a thing.

Scorpion X · 01-25-2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by s13dan

anyway i got a VLSD from a junkyard today..

There's the problem. You're gambling by getting a VLSD from a junkyard. The harder it was driven in it's previous life, the more chances that this VLSD is toast.

VLSD's wear out over time, and quicker when driven hard. Return it, save $, get a Clutch or Helical unit, and you'll be happy for years to come.

From your post it seems like you like doing burnouts... Get a clutch LSD and call it a day.

sr240mike · 01-25-2005, 04:09 PM

The other option if you're hardcore enough is getting your open diff welded = always locked.

infinitexsound · 01-25-2005, 08:33 PM

true my vlsd doesnt lock all the time..... which sucks... clutch styles are great but can be expensive... like what Scorpion X said "Get a clutch LSD and call it a day."

s14alex · 01-26-2005, 11:45 AM

VSLD = SHIT

I should know... mine worked wonderfully with my s14, but about 6 months after I put it in my sr powered s13 it went to total crap mode...

Id take that diff back and buy one of these

http://phantomgrip.com/how_it_works.htm

Quote:

The Phantom Grip is extremely strong and durable and comes with a Lifetime Warranty for breakage and manufacturer defects.

Var · 01-26-2005, 12:06 PM

i have a vlsd and a Tomei 2-way. a world of difference but both are a waste of money compared to welded if it's for drag/drift. for daily driven/road race i'd get helical.

The Hamsterball · 01-26-2005, 05:31 PM

I have a VLSD...
it has 90K miles (off an S14 owner, who was a suspected enthusiast, since he replaced it with an S15 Helical LSD)..

It locks up just fine...
but only on grip runs lol.

I've only done ONE (yes. . one.. ) shitty drift in 2nd and it seemed to feel way different than the open diff .. both wheeels locked.

But I don't want to beat on it and ruin it, because i mostly do grip runs either way, so why drift and ruin it.

I doubt it will stay in good shape for many many drift runs.... so yeah, unless you're willing to Overhaul the thing with new internals (especially the viscous fluid couplings)... it probably won't do that well.

<-- switching to nismo 1.5 way for $800 in a year, when i get more into drifting and stop gripping..

-L(-.O) · 09-17-2006, 10:21 PM

I've had my vlsd for about two months and it has been working great (nock on wood) since then. I beat on it every day but not constantly, leaving two tire lines every where i pleased. I pulled mine form a J30, and paid like 150 bucks. Of course i had to open it first to check it out and wow it smelled like pure crap. I've smelled some diff fluid before but this one took the cake. I knew that i got a good one....lol But i agree about getting a 2 way because in the long run its better. But in my situation you cant beat 150 dollars. Really it all depends what you want to do and if you have the money to do it. Slide or Die

brainfood · 09-18-2006, 12:33 AM

??? almost 2 years later

redsuns3838 · 09-18-2006, 12:57 AM

just return the thing...
haahhaa if u buy a Tshirt from a store and its ripped, u dont go online and ask ppl hwo to fix it, u just return it.

and like u said, which i think is amazing, u have 29 days left to return it. go return it and either get a weld locd, or clutch type 2way

01-24-2005, 11:01 PM	#1
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	New Vlsd Dont Work Help!!!! Ok so i blew out my old vlsd, that one did work.. if i pop the clutch and power braked it both tires would light up.. and when launching it worked most of the time, every once and awhile it would go on vacation or somthing.. anyway i got a VLSD from a junkyard today.. put it in and tired it out.. 9 times out of 10 it is 1 tire fire when i power brake and launching pretty much sucks all together.. can i fix my current one? how does a VLSD go bad i thought they just broke but didnt really wear out... i have 29 days left to take it back... __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily

01-24-2005, 11:23 PM	#2
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	bump i really need some help cuz i dunno what to do.. i just want a damn VLSD that worked like my old one did damnit WTF! and i have limited cash flow __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily

01-25-2005, 11:23 AM	#4
sr240mike Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California, Norcal biiaatch Posts: 1,185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	VLSD sucks! If your racing a lot get a clutch type. You can't fix it, its a sealed unit. __________________ TWO IN THE COOT, ONE IN THE POOT

01-25-2005, 11:41 AM	#7
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Where did you get it...from what car? How are you sure it's a VLSD? I've seen MANY, MANY junkyards sell a stock S14 open diff as a VLSD b/c they assume it has ABS, and then their system shows it as having a VLSD as well. If it's from a J30, then it's a VLSD...but could be worn out. - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com

01-25-2005, 01:43 PM	#8
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Um... how many of you can say that you used a VLSD that truly "Locked". Cuz i've never seen such a thing. __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

01-24-2005, 11:56 PM	#3
SimpleSexy180 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cal Posts: 4,750 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: SimpleSexy180 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	change internals?

01-25-2005, 11:26 AM	#5
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 42 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	my vlsd lasted one drift day now it doesnt lock hard enough for me and I never hard enough in 1st to do donoughts and it only gets sideways if I throw the car and clutch kick in first. Crazy thing is though as soon as I hit second it locks up and the car gets sideways no problem. Clutch kicks in second always initiate but 1st never locks up hard enough to do it.

01-25-2005, 11:26 AM	#6
Sil Beer S13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chino!...NOT CHINO HILLS! Age: 43 Posts: 1,117 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yup your assed out why replace a turd with a turd? Get a KAAZ,nismo whatever..

01-25-2005, 04:09 PM	#10
sr240mike Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California, Norcal biiaatch Posts: 1,185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The other option if you're hardcore enough is getting your open diff welded = always locked. __________________ TWO IN THE COOT, ONE IN THE POOT

01-25-2005, 08:33 PM	#11
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 42 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	true my vlsd doesnt lock all the time..... which sucks... clutch styles are great but can be expensive... like what Scorpion X said "Get a clutch LSD and call it a day."

01-26-2005, 12:06 PM	#13
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a vlsd and a Tomei 2-way. a world of difference but both are a waste of money compared to welded if it's for drag/drift. for daily driven/road race i'd get helical. __________________ Hi

01-26-2005, 05:31 PM	#14
The Hamsterball Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a VLSD... it has 90K miles (off an S14 owner, who was a suspected enthusiast, since he replaced it with an S15 Helical LSD).. It locks up just fine... but only on grip runs lol. I've only done ONE (yes. . one.. ) shitty drift in 2nd and it seemed to feel way different than the open diff .. both wheeels locked. But I don't want to beat on it and ruin it, because i mostly do grip runs either way, so why drift and ruin it. I doubt it will stay in good shape for many many drift runs.... so yeah, unless you're willing to Overhaul the thing with new internals (especially the viscous fluid couplings)... it probably won't do that well. <-- switching to nismo 1.5 way for $800 in a year, when i get more into drifting and stop gripping.. __________________ White '90 S13 Fastback (SOLD in '07)

09-17-2006, 10:21 PM	#15
-L(-.O) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee Age: 39 Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've had my vlsd for about two months and it has been working great (nock on wood) since then. I beat on it every day but not constantly, leaving two tire lines every where i pleased. I pulled mine form a J30, and paid like 150 bucks. Of course i had to open it first to check it out and wow it smelled like pure crap. I've smelled some diff fluid before but this one took the cake. I knew that i got a good one....lol But i agree about getting a 2 way because in the long run its better. But in my situation you cant beat 150 dollars. Really it all depends what you want to do and if you have the money to do it. Slide or Die

09-18-2006, 12:33 AM	#16
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 42 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	??? almost 2 years later __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

09-18-2006, 12:57 AM	#17
redsuns3838 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dog town Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just return the thing... haahhaa if u buy a Tshirt from a store and its ripped, u dont go online and ask ppl hwo to fix it, u just return it. and like u said, which i think is amazing, u have 29 days left to return it. go return it and either get a weld locd, or clutch type 2way