FTO AUSTRALIA

hey guys i typed in LSD into search but 50 pages came up and i dont think i have time to go through each page

but i was just wondering if anyone can give me a quick run down on LSD.. i was reading a few topics and members were saying something about turning corners? is it just like traction control or something?

thanks guys.

it means limited slip differential
I don't know a whole lot about it
but this might help

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=limited+slip+diff

^ smartypants

Basically its a mechanical unit that locks the wheels so that they spin at the same speed as opposed to a non lsd which sees power loss to an opposing wheel depending on which way you turn.

it's a good thing.

I prefer the Cousin Vinny explaination: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=why-L_bJAJA-E even though i'm not entirely sure it's correct.... it gives you the right idea.

so its similar to traction control?
coz i have traction control already in my car, so if its similar to traction control is there a point in installing LSD?

sorry Grue the link doesnt work for me.

thanks for your help guys! much appreciated!

P.S. whilst on this topic, how hard is it to put an LSD into a GPX (haven't hit search yet... so don't flame me.. haha)

yeah thats what i was going to ask next..

haha i typed LSD in search and 50 pages came up.

start digging..
and unless its going to be a track car, my gut feeling is, don't worry about it..

oh and GPX000 I saw you yesterday!

bass_twitch - you saw me yesterday?? where at? haha.

near woodcroft maccas.. kinda.. haha
I was wondering if you saw me.. looks like you didnt.. haha, I drove past you

haha oh i was going home from training then i went to fuel up haha nah i ddnt see any other FTO sorry dude. do you live in woody? or near by?

not really, haha, but I was around for some reason yesterday

oh alright haha ive seen quite a few silver FTO's driving around lately. maybe one of them was you

gpx000 wrote:so its similar to traction control?
coz i have traction control already in my car, so if its similar to traction control is there a point in installing LSD?

sorry Grue the link doesnt work for me.

thanks for your help guys! much appreciated!

No LSD is not similar to traction control. The traction control cuts power to stop the wheels from spinning (done via fuel) the LSD keeps all power going and pushes it out to both wheels.

gpx000 wrote:so its similar to traction control?
sorry Grue the link doesnt work for me.

Hmmm.... odd. Search YouTube for "Cousin Vinny Expert Witness 3" and it'll pop up.

Yeah, the LSD seems to only be worth the $ if you're got some good power figures, or you're really looking for that extra few fractions of a second.

oh alright, now i understand.

are they easy to install and find for a gpx? or are they mostly all the same?
and another quick question, how much are they? just so i know what to buy first. is it worth it getting a haltech or LSD first?

from what I gather, Haltech..

yeah i think ill be saving for a haltech platinum interceptor. i dont think i can afford a haltech sport.

thanks for you help guys.

Unless you are doing an engine swap, the interceptor will be just fine. I have one on my FTO and its brilliant. LSD will give you much better cornering. Id go for the Haltech first though. I picked up a cusco LSD for Bennoz for around $400 (+ postage from Japan) some time ago. They arent really common, so if you see one up for grabs, youll need to move fairly quick.

yeah i think haltech looks like ill get good value for money atm.
if i do get it, will i notice the difference in power?