clutch-type or helical lsd? which one is better?
09-07-2005, 04:25 PM
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clutch-type or helical lsd? which one is better?
i am going to purchase an lsd soon, and i was wondering which is better for a street driven, auto-x car?, clutch or helical?
09-07-2005, 09:01 PM
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Re: clutch-type or helical lsd? which one is better? (NJIN BUILDR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NJIN BUILDR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Helical.Better turning traction and control.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not really, virtually every FWD Honda race car turns better lap times running a mechanical (clutch type) LSD, plus you have a more direct path to put power to both wheels at the same time. There's a reason companies like ATS, Mugen, and Spoon all run mechanical LSD's.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NJIN BUILDR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The only drawback is pricing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Most quality mechanical LSD's will cost more than a Quaife, and tons more than something like an OEM ITR unit. A helical LSD will last much longer though.
Not really, virtually every FWD Honda race car turns better lap times running a mechanical (clutch type) LSD, plus you have a more direct path to put power to both wheels at the same time. There's a reason companies like ATS, Mugen, and Spoon all run mechanical LSD's.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NJIN BUILDR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The only drawback is pricing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Most quality mechanical LSD's will cost more than a Quaife, and tons more than something like an OEM ITR unit. A helical LSD will last much longer though.
09-07-2005, 09:44 PM
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Re: clutch-type or helical lsd? which one is better? (Kendall)
Clutch type I say provides a better performance than helical type like quaife. Quaife is a lot easier to deal with when used for everyday.
Clutch type, be it 1.5way or 2 way is pretty rough when you are taking a turn from a dead stop or low speeds.
Clutch type, be it 1.5way or 2 way is pretty rough when you are taking a turn from a dead stop or low speeds.
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