well i remember a post a while back,,about checkin to see if u have LSD

said if u jack the front end of your car up,,and put it in 1st,,and spin one tire,,one way,,and if the other tire goes the other way u have LSD

is there any other way to check??

or is that a good way??

thanks mike,

 

Pull the Axles out and look through the diff if you can see through to the other side (no obstructions) then you have a form of LSD and if you can't u don't.

 

I thought it was if you spin one tire, and the other tire goes the oppostie way, then you have open diff. Im pretty sure that LSD makes both tires spin the same way.

 

Theoretically, it all depends on the type of LSD that you are referencing. The LSD that Honda uses is not a true LSD, but rather a helical geared torque biasing differential. It uses helical shaped gears that spin off of each other that in theory causes a free standing wheel turning one direction to spin the opposite wheel in the opposite direction. How it actually accomplishes this is beyond complex, e-mail me if you want more specifics.

 

Pull both axles!!! If you can see straight thru you are blessed!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Yep, that works.

 

Both spinning the same way only works with clutch type limited slips.

I suppose you could turn tightly in first gear and floor it. If it boils the inside tire and does not accelerate, it's open. If it accelerates, it has a ls. Parts breakage using this method is not the responsibility of the management. Plus if you break an axle trying this, it gives you a good reason to pull the axles and really check.

 

so is the Type R LSD good or not? because I have one. The only reason I dont have a Quaife, Kaaz or any other because of budget!

 

Just a guess but doesn't the tranny have an lsd sticker on it if it has it?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rocket256 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so is the Type R LSD good or not? because I have one. The only reason I dont have a Quaife, Kaaz or any other because of budget!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Honda LSD's are of very similar design to a Quaife, the only significant difference is that the Quaife is usually a good bit stronger and more willing to put up with abuse. Both the Honda and the Quaife are Helical LSD's.

 

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In theory, this should also work with a viscous LSD being that both do exactly the same thing except that the plates in the clutch type touch each other and the plates in the viscous type are bound together by a thick fluid.

 

thks bro.

 

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In theory, this should also work with a viscous LSD being that both do exactly the same thing except that the plates in the clutch type touch each other and the plates in the viscous type are bound together by a thick fluid.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I always forget about the viscus type. I think you are right about them also turning the same way.

 

Wanna know how to tell if you have LSD without having to pull the axles? Find a safe spot and light up the tires from a standstill. One black mark = Open Diff. Two black marks = LSD. Repeat as needed if your not sure.