obx lsd? is this too good to be true?
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obx lsd? is this too good to be true?
a helical lsd for 400$? i know obx is not by any means a decent brand but has anyone had any experience with these?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...=WDVW
i just blew the diff in my p3000 sohc si cable tranny in my 89 hatch and have an extra stock diff but should i look into this? tia
link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...=WDVW
i just blew the diff in my p3000 sohc si cable tranny in my 89 hatch and have an extra stock diff but should i look into this? tia
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (spun Vtec)
looks as reliable as a phantom grip lsd. And from first hand experience, phantom grip sucks ***. OBX has never made anything worth a damn, why would they start now?
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (awdlaunchmonster)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by awdlaunchmonster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why would they start now?</TD></TR></TABLE>
gotta start sooner or later...
gotta start sooner or later...
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (spun Vtec)
I agree OBX isnt exactly a name to go with. Pay cheap once and have to buy better next time. Or buy best avalible now and be better off in the long run? Id rather go with a good trusted company then with a Brand I dont really know.
Ask me how I know? : )
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (DavidR)
I know its been said on here before but, I will say it once again, OBX stuff is made by other companies, so in theory if the company that makes the diff for them is decent...
however every piece I've seen from OBX has been **** regardless so who knows
however every piece I've seen from OBX has been **** regardless so who knows
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (itsallmotor)
yeah I would buy only from those two companies or even Cusco if u got the loot
and why is Kaaz not good
I have one not installed yet but have one
and why is Kaaz not good
I have one not installed yet but have one
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (krazie1)
Kaaz is a clutch type LSD, where Quaife is gear. The Kaaz will wear out and will need maintenance eventually, that's all. I like the Quaife though, it's super strong and has a lifetime warranty even if you race.
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (krazie1)
heres a few pics of the so called good LSD. this thing was 3 months old. daily driver, street/track car. 99 EX w/ GSR motor, basic bolt ons, cams and untuned. low HP motor. all that was internal failure and had nothin to do with install. 
Modified by 1 2 NV at 9:45 PM 7/14/2004
Modified by 1 2 NV at 9:45 PM 7/14/2004
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (alld16a)
yeah, "race part only" when i called them it was goin to cost more to fix it than replace the whole unit. bottom of the line is, it wasnt abused, it was broke in correctly, i used their tranny oil and it still broke. $900 bones out the door.
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OBX is definately iffy. And I like everyone who bashes phantom grip style lsd's also even though they have been tried and proven. Alot of people have bad experiences with them because they just slap them into place, when really there is tranny prep needed before installation. Any way, I would have to see some trial and error and feedback before I spent my money on this obx unit. So who is willing to be the one to step up to the plate and give it a try??? lol
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it's funny cuz i saw that pic and put it next to my quaife. looks exactly the same. wonder if it's a same exact copy and i would buy one to try if it works good or not
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (1 2 NV)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1 2 NV »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> all that was internal failure and had nothin to do with install.
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Who did the install?
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Who did the install?
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (StyleTEG)
Well guys, I will let you know how it is because I pulled the trigger and bought one last night. Hopefully it is a nice copy and it will work well. They also are selling stage 1-3 skunk 2 copies. Gotta love the price if its good quality.
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (spun Vtec)
I think I will get one in the future
I just had to sell my ITR lsd so i could get a new tranny becuase of financial problems
(I had to sell my old transmission to pay a debt otherwise my car was going to be reported stolen , I forgot about a remaining balance on my car)
I will be one of the guinea pigs for this in the future. I will have4 it installed on a ~180-190whp LS/VTEC so it will be put through the ringers
I just had to sell my ITR lsd so i could get a new tranny becuase of financial problems
(I had to sell my old transmission to pay a debt otherwise my car was going to be reported stolen , I forgot about a remaining balance on my car)I will be one of the guinea pigs for this in the future. I will have4 it installed on a ~180-190whp LS/VTEC so it will be put through the ringers
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (StyleTEG)
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Who did the install?</TD></TR></TABLE>
me of course
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me of course
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (LucasMS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LucasMS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well guys, I will let you know how it is because I pulled the trigger and bought one last night. Hopefully it is a nice copy and it will work well. They also are selling stage 1-3 skunk 2 copies. Gotta love the price if its good quality.
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awsome let me know how it turns out
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awsome let me know how it turns out
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (LucasMS)
hey good luck....
remember though, not ALL of obx's **** is ****. they wouldn't..... shouldn't...... CAN'T put a horrible, unsafe product on the market...
keep us informed
edit.... now somebody has to try the cams out
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=914334
remember though, not ALL of obx's **** is ****. they wouldn't..... shouldn't...... CAN'T put a horrible, unsafe product on the market...
keep us informed
edit.... now somebody has to try the cams out
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=914334
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Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (jdmsiR20)
i give a thumbup to KAAZ they are a great unit when broken in correctly i've installed 2 into customers turbo cars and they've had no problem yet!