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SoSideways · 01-22-2007, 01:30 PM

A 1.5-way locks under decel as well, just not a 100% lock. It's about a 50% lock, that's why it's called 1.5-way.

And if you know how to drive a car equipped with a 2-way LSD and have the suspension set up for the 2-way LSD, corner entry understeer can be overcome.

But for most people, the 1.5-way LSD is better for grip type driving, and a 2-way is better for anything that requires the LSD to be locked 100% during both acceleration and deceleration.

As for 1.5-way LSDs costing $600 less than a 2-way LSD, I honestly don't know of any that have such a dramatic difference in price.

Maybe if you were talking about a 1.5-way Metal LSD versus a 2-way Carbon LSD from Carbonetic/ATS or something, but even then, the difference is much less than $600.

ZodiacSR · 01-22-2007, 01:52 PM

I daily drive on my 2way and I love it! Sure it makes noises and you get looks, but who cares! As long as it does what it was made to do.

Agreed, if your not going to track or drift your car get a VLSD.

AN89HATCH · 01-22-2007, 02:46 PM

I have a kazz 2-way, I hated it for dd untill I added some of that ford friction modifier, now my car has a 2-way that is daily driveable, that is not to loud, and still locks up very hard. I would go with a 2-way over the 1.5 way.

g6civcx · 01-22-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SoSideways

And if you know how to drive a car equipped with a 2-way LSD and have the suspension set up for the 2-way LSD, corner entry understeer can be overcome.

This is the most important statement in the entire thread. A 2-way takes extreme finesse when it comes to throttle control, but the rewards are very satisfying, as stated above.

Expert throttle control can only be achieved with a true 2-way. A 1.5 way may operate about the same as a 2-way in most situations, but the 1.5 falls short in some aspects, such as corner-entry lift throttle inertial thrift.

You cannot be clumsy with a 2-way. Too much or not enough throttle at the wrong time will upset your balance and send you into a spin. You may want to take it easy for a while until you get the hang of the 2-way.

01-22-2007, 01:30 PM	#1
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	A 1.5-way locks under decel as well, just not a 100% lock. It's about a 50% lock, that's why it's called 1.5-way. And if you know how to drive a car equipped with a 2-way LSD and have the suspension set up for the 2-way LSD, corner entry understeer can be overcome. But for most people, the 1.5-way LSD is better for grip type driving, and a 2-way is better for anything that requires the LSD to be locked 100% during both acceleration and deceleration. As for 1.5-way LSDs costing $600 less than a 2-way LSD, I honestly don't know of any that have such a dramatic difference in price. Maybe if you were talking about a 1.5-way Metal LSD versus a 2-way Carbon LSD from Carbonetic/ATS or something, but even then, the difference is much less than $600. __________________ SoSideway's iTrader Rating!! *SoSideways' Review Thread!!* http://sosideways.wordpress.com/

01-22-2007, 02:46 PM	#3
AN89HATCH Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: BAY AREA Posts: 393 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a kazz 2-way, I hated it for dd untill I added some of that ford friction modifier, now my car has a 2-way that is daily driveable, that is not to loud, and still locks up very hard. I would go with a 2-way over the 1.5 way. __________________ slide your ride.com

01-22-2007, 01:52 PM	#2
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I daily drive on my 2way and I love it! Sure it makes noises and you get looks, but who cares! As long as it does what it was made to do. Agreed, if your not going to track or drift your car get a VLSD.