Nad
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An LSD works with clutches inside the hub with a spring. Literally the harder the spring the harder it is for the wheels not to turn at the same time.
Look at the spring and clutches
There are a couple of different ways of getting the LSD to work - There are the options of a '1 way, 1.5 way, or 2 way'. What this means is that with a '1 way', you only get the LSD action when under power. A '1.5 way' has a little LSD action when on trailing throttle. (good for controlling the car when cornering) And finally the '2 way', which is the sideways driver's dream, as the car will want to slide everywhere.
Not the fastest way to get around a corner, but it looks pretty cool ...
This is how a 1, 1.5 and 2way LSD works: LSD workings
All LSD's will make the initial turn in harder on the front, aka more understeer. On the rear wont be as noticable on turn in, but when u boot it the back is more likely to come out.
What u really want is a better centre diff but I have yet to find one.
Right I have found way too much to cut and paste here for you lot to read so here are the links which i think u will find cover everything. If u cant find what u want tell us and I will search furhter. Right the top link is the best, have a good look round the site, it will explain almost all u want to know.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm
http://www.houseofthud.com/differentials.htm#limited slip
http://www.club4ag.com/faq and tech_pages/limited_slips_differential_101.htm
http://www.phantomgrip.com/
Nismo LSD's for sale
Go to performance parts, then ATS This is a good read, explains turn in etc
I know they dont do an LSD for our car but the info is good.
Right the top link is the best, have a good look round the site, it will explain almost all u want to know.
UPDATED LINKS AND INFO
Handling differences
Right if u put a 1.5 on the front u will get understeer on acceleration, but only if u r still doing a lot of the turning out of the corner under accelertation. You will not get as much under braking, so as long as u set ur corners up properly u will be ok.
Likewise 1.5 on rear sounds good as u shouldnt get too much drag when braking and turning in but enough kick out of the corner which may induce some oversteer.
Centre diff, well lets try and find one first, apparently on some viscous diffs u cant pass a current thru the fluid to thicken it up.....
....oh and then there is also the fact that u should be able to adjust all the diff as to when they lock up also, just somehting else to think about hey lol
Right the top link is the best, have a good look round the site, it will explain almost all u want to know.
Nad
Look at the spring and clutches
There are a couple of different ways of getting the LSD to work - There are the options of a '1 way, 1.5 way, or 2 way'. What this means is that with a '1 way', you only get the LSD action when under power. A '1.5 way' has a little LSD action when on trailing throttle. (good for controlling the car when cornering) And finally the '2 way', which is the sideways driver's dream, as the car will want to slide everywhere.
Not the fastest way to get around a corner, but it looks pretty cool ... This is how a 1, 1.5 and 2way LSD works: LSD workings
All LSD's will make the initial turn in harder on the front, aka more understeer. On the rear wont be as noticable on turn in, but when u boot it the back is more likely to come out.
What u really want is a better centre diff but I have yet to find one.
Right I have found way too much to cut and paste here for you lot to read so here are the links which i think u will find cover everything. If u cant find what u want tell us and I will search furhter. Right the top link is the best, have a good look round the site, it will explain almost all u want to know.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm
http://www.houseofthud.com/differentials.htm#limited slip
http://www.club4ag.com/faq and tech_pages/limited_slips_differential_101.htm
http://www.phantomgrip.com/
Nismo LSD's for sale
Go to performance parts, then ATS This is a good read, explains turn in etc
I know they dont do an LSD for our car but the info is good.
Right the top link is the best, have a good look round the site, it will explain almost all u want to know.
UPDATED LINKS AND INFO
Handling differences
Right if u put a 1.5 on the front u will get understeer on acceleration, but only if u r still doing a lot of the turning out of the corner under accelertation. You will not get as much under braking, so as long as u set ur corners up properly u will be ok.
Likewise 1.5 on rear sounds good as u shouldnt get too much drag when braking and turning in but enough kick out of the corner which may induce some oversteer.
Centre diff, well lets try and find one first, apparently on some viscous diffs u cant pass a current thru the fluid to thicken it up.....
....oh and then there is also the fact that u should be able to adjust all the diff as to when they lock up also, just somehting else to think about hey lol
Right the top link is the best, have a good look round the site, it will explain almost all u want to know.
Nad