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EL_DC5
25-02-2008, 12:17 PM
Im very confused on the different versions of LSD's you can buy for the DC5.

I don't know the difference between them and would like to know which one would suit the different needs of our (FFD/FWD) drivers better.

So could the 1 way, 1.5 and 2 way be explained.

Thanks:thumbsup:
45SET
25-02-2008, 09:35 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential

DC5r has Viscous LSD.

Personally i would be looking at a 1.5 LSD, as it'll "lock" the wheels under acceleration... and half "lock" then under decceleration.

You'll also find good explainations on the actual websites for companies.
Sexc86
25-02-2008, 10:11 PM
agreed 1.5 way is the go.. unless you are an absolute track nut!... i have herd a 2way lsd can make your steering feel really heavy (anyone confirm?)
EL_DC5
26-02-2008, 03:58 PM
Why would you get a 1.5 over a 1way on a front wheel drive??
benefits?
45SET
26-02-2008, 04:24 PM
Because it would slightly "lock" the wheels when under deceleration... where as a 1 one has no effect to deceleration.

I've never really been to a track day, or driven a FWD car with a LSD other then what is in the DC5r... so i can't really comment on it first hand. Maybe PM Monty, as he is building a track DC5r and i'm sure he has investigated this matter quiet abit (i think he ended up getting a carbon style LSD and clutch)
EL_DC5
27-02-2008, 10:56 AM
Whats the advantage of having lock on deceleration??
Mikes_DC5R
27-02-2008, 11:45 AM
I find my steering pretty hard.. everyone complains about my sterring wheel being too hard.. Drive my freinds Mazda SP23 and i was like WTF is this steering wheel. i Can pretty much drive with one finger.

So on a Stock DC5R what LSD do we have??? mine a 2003
Chi
27-02-2008, 12:17 PM
DC5R has Helical LSD.

Most aftermarket ones are clutch type LSD's.
fatboyz39
27-02-2008, 12:49 PM
1.5 way is the way to go.
EL_DC5
27-02-2008, 12:54 PM
1.5 way is the way to go.

But what does it have over a 1way?

Why do you need lock on deceleration??
kayot1k
27-02-2008, 12:57 PM
well do you floor it in and out of corners ? if so then just get the 1 way
EL_DC5
27-02-2008, 01:01 PM
well do you floor it in and out of corners ? if so then just get the 1 way

That doesnt answer my question!!!!!
Limbo
27-02-2008, 01:40 PM
I think it helps with slowing down the car on deceleration. Thus less braking force required.

I'm looking at LSD also