Limited slip differential (LSD)

StatusRed · Jan 22nd, 2018, 21:29

Out of curiosity, is it possible to fit a limited slip differential? Anyone done it?

domhart10 · Jan 23rd, 2018, 08:15

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Originally Posted by StatusRed

Out of curiosity, is it possible to fit a limited slip differential? Anyone done it?

yes defenitly possible, looking at a quaife diff here I think, not shopped around yet though

iainmd · Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:51

Heico do one as well I think.

FunkyMelon · Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:55

Quite a few people have it.

The Quaife LSD is most commonly used on our models

Yobbo · Jan 23rd, 2018, 15:18

I've heard the Gripper diff is the best, it can be fitted in 15 minutes...

If you have the gearbox out!

StatusRed · Jan 23rd, 2018, 19:48

Thanks for the replies guys... Ouch the MTX75 Quaife LSD is over £700! Anyone got any idea how much it would cost to then fit it and if anything else would be required?

Would this interfere with the car's traction control and would require software changes etc?

FunkyMelon · Jan 23rd, 2018, 22:40

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Originally Posted by StatusRed

Thanks for the replies guys... Ouch the MTX75 Quaife LSD is over £700! Anyone got any idea how much it would cost to then fit it and if anything else would be required?

Would this interfere with the car's traction control and would require software changes etc?

A lot to fit. Generally you'd fit it when replacing the clutch, slave cylinder, flywheel etc while the gearbox is dropped.

Most places won't usually charge to fit a LSD whilst it's all in bits as it's pretty plug and play, you can expect to pay around the same labour costs as a clutch replacement though if you're not doing the clutch

Welton · Jan 24th, 2018, 11:08

You would definitely need to replace the clutch whilst you've got everything stripped it would be daft not to and I imagine the clutch would be subject to more strain with an LSD because wheelspin is reduced.

StatusRed · Jan 24th, 2018, 20:18

Thanks for the replies guys, seems like it might be a bit too expensive as an upgrade for a car that's only driven on the road and not raced, good to know though!

Cheers.

T5Sweep · Jan 24th, 2018, 20:24

Expensive they can be, but by far the biggest impact on a car that any modification will ever do. The way cars pull through corners with a proper diff fitted is comical.

Jan 22nd, 2018, 21:29	#1
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:47 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Limited slip differential (LSD) Out of curiosity, is it possible to fit a limited slip differential? Anyone done it? __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:51	#3
iainmd Member Last Online: Today 10:47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Heico do one as well I think. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Jan 23rd, 2018, 15:18	#5
Yobbo Dave Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 11:33 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: East Yorkshire	I've heard the Gripper diff is the best, it can be fitted in 15 minutes... If you have the gearbox out! __________________ V50 D5 'Thor'

Jan 23rd, 2018, 19:48	#6
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:47 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Thanks for the replies guys... Ouch the MTX75 Quaife LSD is over £700! Anyone got any idea how much it would cost to then fit it and if anything else would be required? Would this interfere with the car's traction control and would require software changes etc? __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jan 24th, 2018, 11:08	#8
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	You would definitely need to replace the clutch whilst you've got everything stripped it would be daft not to and I imagine the clutch would be subject to more strain with an LSD because wheelspin is reduced. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:55	#4
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Quite a few people have it. The Quaife LSD is most commonly used on our models

Jan 24th, 2018, 20:18	#9
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:47 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Thanks for the replies guys, seems like it might be a bit too expensive as an upgrade for a car that's only driven on the road and not raced, good to know though! Cheers. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jan 24th, 2018, 20:24	#10
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Expensive they can be, but by far the biggest impact on a car that any modification will ever do. The way cars pull through corners with a proper diff fitted is comical.

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