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augimatic · 06-03-2004, 10:05 AM

I'm looking for a LSD for my S13

I got what I think is a good price for a OS Giken LSD installed, 1300.00

But that's a lot of cash for me, and will push my swap back a little further.

I can get a Nismo LSD for 699.00 but still have to install it myself or at a shop.

I'm looking for pros and cons if any one has any thoughts that would be great.

Y So Low · 06-03-2004, 12:24 PM

if ur drifting, why not use like a ATS or Kaaz Unit, they are cheaper and still Clutch type. THe Nismo they say is a "Street" LSD which I guess means not a lot of lockup like the other units.

FRpilot · 06-03-2004, 12:51 PM

haven't heard much about ats lsd. i know they come in a carbon fiber clutch plate model for quiet engagment but does anyone have any more info on those?

pruto · 06-03-2004, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y So Low

if ur drifting, why not use like a ATS or Kaaz Unit, they are cheaper and still Clutch type. THe Nismo they say is a "Street" LSD which I guess means not a lot of lockup like the other units.

my nismo LSD works fine for the drifting i've done. I dunno, unless you're pro and really need the 16 plate, super lock, adjustable goodies, why bother? Its like getting ohlins or Advanced design coilovers. overkill. do you really need it? does your skill level and envolvement require it?

kaaz and nismo are both around 700 and work fine for a car that drifts a few times a month and streetable enough to be put on a daily driver without much problems.

jdzumwalt · 06-04-2004, 07:41 AM

How do you guys feel about the Tomei Limited slip diff.

Gregg

Dousan_PG · 06-04-2004, 07:54 AM

and LSD is an LSD is an LSD
many are made by the same companies
just buy one and go
until you get REALLY hardcore and specific on your setups and all, i wouldnt worry about what LSD you have
all are great brands and will work fantastic

DJ_Sunrise · 06-04-2004, 01:44 PM

go with the kaaz 1.5 way LSD

hell.. at my local track people are still running open-diffs and doing good, im sticking with stock baby!

~Sunrise

Var · 06-04-2004, 01:51 PM

I have Tomei 2-way. I'm very happy with it. 16 clutches, and a tiny bit more aggresive initial lock than the Kaaz 2-way even though they are both built by Kaaz. Good stuff. Like Dousan said they all work. well not actually all of them. Stay away from anything that's too cheap. You get what you pay for. (Phantom Grip)

augimatic · 06-04-2004, 02:18 PM

I'll probably go with the Nismo and stash the rest of it for the swap. I just need to find a shop now that would put it in. This is really my first big mod on the car so I'm pretty excited. I'll probably do wheels next or coil overs.

Thanks for your input guys.

TUnity2 · 06-04-2004, 02:32 PM

What does everyone think about J30 LSD's?

Dousan_PG · 06-04-2004, 06:00 PM

j30 is vlsd
goood for daily drive
bad for drifting/lots of racing..
j30 is vlsd.
vlsd cant compare to clutch LSD..or helical LSD
very different.

DJ_Sunrise · 06-04-2004, 06:32 PM

not only that, but the J30 LSD has a lower gear ratio then our cars.. if theres people drifting with open diffs, im sure u can use the J30 LSD to drift with. its not like any of us are good enough to do a complete sideways drift, so J30 is a good cheap alternative...

~Sunrise

Flybert · 06-04-2004, 07:06 PM

Since you are in LA, go up to JSPEC and get yourself a Tomei if Sam has one in stock and get it installed their as well. It'll be MUCH cheaper than $1300. Send him an email. He's out of the country right now but he'll be back on the 10th so hit him up then.

06-03-2004, 10:05 AM	#1
augimatic Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2004 Location: Torrance, CA Age: 51 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OS Giken v Nismo LSD I'm looking for a LSD for my S13 I got what I think is a good price for a OS Giken LSD installed, 1300.00 But that's a lot of cash for me, and will push my swap back a little further. I can get a Nismo LSD for 699.00 but still have to install it myself or at a shop. I'm looking for pros and cons if any one has any thoughts that would be great. __________________ Super Asians Need Love too Augie

06-04-2004, 07:41 AM	#5
jdzumwalt Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 49 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: jdzumwalt Feedback Score: 1 reviews	How do you guys feel about the Tomei Limited slip diff. Gregg __________________ If it aint broke dont fix it

06-04-2004, 07:54 AM	#6
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	and LSD is an LSD is an LSD many are made by the same companies just buy one and go until you get REALLY hardcore and specific on your setups and all, i wouldnt worry about what LSD you have all are great brands and will work fantastic __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-04-2004, 01:51 PM	#8
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 Tomei 2-way. I'm very happy with it. 16 clutches, and a tiny bit more aggresive initial lock than the Kaaz 2-way even though they are both built by Kaaz. Good stuff. Like Dousan said they all work. well not actually all of them. Stay away from anything that's too cheap. You get what you pay for. (Phantom Grip) __________________ Hi

06-04-2004, 02:18 PM	#9
augimatic Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2004 Location: Torrance, CA Age: 51 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll probably go with the Nismo and stash the rest of it for the swap. I just need to find a shop now that would put it in. This is really my first big mod on the car so I'm pretty excited. I'll probably do wheels next or coil overs. Thanks for your input guys. __________________ Super Asians Need Love too Augie

06-03-2004, 12:24 PM	#2
Y So Low Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Age: 45 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if ur drifting, why not use like a ATS or Kaaz Unit, they are cheaper and still Clutch type. THe Nismo they say is a "Street" LSD which I guess means not a lot of lockup like the other units.

06-04-2004, 01:44 PM	#7
DJ_Sunrise Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 1,134 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	go with the kaaz 1.5 way LSD hell.. at my local track people are still running open-diffs and doing good, im sticking with stock baby! ~Sunrise

06-04-2004, 02:32 PM	#10
TUnity2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chalmette, la Posts: 511 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What does everyone think about J30 LSD's?

06-04-2004, 06:00 PM	#11
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	j30 is vlsd goood for daily drive bad for drifting/lots of racing.. j30 is vlsd. vlsd cant compare to clutch LSD..or helical LSD very different. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-04-2004, 06:32 PM	#12
DJ_Sunrise Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 1,134 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	not only that, but the J30 LSD has a lower gear ratio then our cars.. if theres people drifting with open diffs, im sure u can use the J30 LSD to drift with. its not like any of us are good enough to do a complete sideways drift, so J30 is a good cheap alternative... ~Sunrise

06-04-2004, 07:06 PM	#13
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Since you are in LA, go up to JSPEC and get yourself a Tomei if Sam has one in stock and get it installed their as well. It'll be MUCH cheaper than $1300. Send him an email. He's out of the country right now but he'll be back on the 10th so hit him up then.