Do you have a LSD & how do you find the handling after one was fitted? (getting mine next friday so just after some feedback). Been told by people that you learn to drive the car in a different manner with one than how you would without, any driving tips? (what you can, cant & shouldn't do). Also those that do trackdays how do you compare to cars without & did you get caught out at first while adapting to using one (i know it's down to the drivers skills but your reply's would be welcome). thanx all mike Edited by: fthaimike
quaife diffs are actually ATB's (torque biasing), which i believe is a better solution thatn LSD's. a mate has one on his car, haven't asked him about it yet, but i would've thought they allow you put the power on much, much more. i would also expect much more lift off oversteer.
Thanks for pointing out my mistake So whats the difference between a LSD & the Quaife ATB unit im getting? Edited by: fthaimike
I had a ride in Matt D's mk2 with that Quaife ATB around Castle Combe and he could get the power down so early it was amazing for a fwd car. At the time I was driving a 4wd Celica GT4 and it really did feel as if it similar grip. I'll deffently get one one day.
i think (and correct me if i'm wrong) that an lsd cuts power to the inside wheel, where as an atb transfers any excess power from the inside wheel to the outside wheel, but still keeps some going to the inside. (very poor explanation, appologies)
I've got a Peloquin one (basically a copy of the quaife). It's absolutely amazing, I don't know how I ever managed to drive without it. Worth every single penny if you'r pushing 180BHP or essential over 200. Anyone who saw me at curborough or Kames last year will tell you that they work.... PHATVR6-possibly the best handling mk2 VR6 in the UK...ever.
Mike, it should be great for your car. I have one on mine and they're well worth the money. It's still the 'biggest grin' mod i've done to my car and that includes my recent trip to Stealth.
Peloquin ones are only available in the US, I only went there because Quaife wouldn't make me an 02C diff. then 2 months later the ar5eholes started making them..... probably not worth paying the import duty on it really, unless you can get someone to smuggle it in?
When you have a diff you can definatley feel your car tighten its line around curves when you are power on. It really pulls you around the curves and gets you out of trouble if you come in too hot. I remember taking a 120 degree curve on cold tires and getting very sideways. I just mashed the gas and pointed the tires where I wanted to go and voila Once you get used to it you can really have some fun.
Have ATB diffs.. Jetta had one, Ibiza has one (in its proper box), Golfy has one. a Must have if you have any power. Example scenario:- Without Diff. (ATB one, Tor-sen type) curved sliproad onto motorway.. long left hander. (J11a onto M5 for those who know the road) No diff, apply power thru the bend and you progressively push the front wide... With Diff. Same corner, accelerate thru the bend and it pulls you into the corner. ATB diff like Quaife/Peloquin, being a torsen type gear diff, they only work when both wheels have some load on them.. Not a locking diff like plate diffs. Both wheels need to be on the ground for it to feed power to the one not loosing grip. Mind over matter in that on track... when pushing on, you will learn to keep the power on and not lift off. Lift off on ATB means no front end working and understeer city. Keep some power on and it will pull thru corners like never before. Given the $$ is worthless nearly currently, I would seriously consider a Peoloquin from the states.. That and the fact I am not a fan of Quaife's business attitude myself either.. Wet and damp conditions will have grip like never before. Impressive when it works well. Bill
point and squirt, literally. just get on the power and then simply point the sterring wheel where you want to to go, and it'll go. Even with both front wheels spinning you can still steer fantastic.
