Lsd Problems

[HKS-R33]

hey guys,

well ive been having problems lately with my LSD in my R33 GTST single spinning. Is there any way i can try and help reduce this? (Diff oils?).

Also if it means it needs a rebuild, does anyone know any decent places in Vic to do this and how much it would cost.

Thanks, Mike.

[TommO]

I think most R33's have the odd problem single spinning in first gear out of corners / uturns etc... how severe is yours?

From what I've researched, the actual unit that controls single / dual spinning is sealed, so changing the oil will not be of any help.

You can either get your reshimmed (although a lot of people seem to be against this as it doesnt last too long, esp if you drive hard) or get it rebuilt. Lots of companies seem to offer diffs for $1000 or so for a decent 1.5way.

[HKS-R33]

I think most R33's have the odd problem single spinning in first gear out of corners / uturns etc... how severe is yours?

From what I've researched, the actual unit that controls single / dual spinning is sealed, so changing the oil will not be of any help.

You can either get your reshimmed (although a lot of people seem to be against this as it doesnt last too long, esp if you drive hard) or get it rebuilt. Lots of companies seem to offer diffs for $1000 or so for a decent 1.5way.

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hey thanks for your reply,

I was just wondering, do 1.5 way diffs clunk? they are an LSD arent they, not like a locker?

thanks, Mike

[TommO]

Hey Mike,

Nah 1.5ways won't clunk.. I've seen 2 ways and lockers that do though

[HKS-R33]

BUMP...Anyone else wanna add something to this?

[Duncan]

sure.....

firstly pretty much every standard (viscous) diff is single wheeling by now.

next, mechanical diffs...1, 1.5 or 2 way. These all are able to be adjusted by adding or removing shims of different thicknesses to tighten or loosen it. We use a standard gtr diff (2 way mechanical) for race use with just extra shims in it. So by nature 1, 1.5 or 2 ways are not "tighter" or "looser" than any other it can all be adjusted by a good shop when they install it.

Depending on what you use the car for, get a mechanical centre installed, 1 way for circuit, 2 way if you do fully sic drift. Make sure it is not so tight that it skips in slow turns and shits you to tears.

[7yphon]

Mine Doesnt like Takeing off very Slowly it sorta Skips or gives a good jar before Taking off what does this mean?

[The Dan]

IT wouldn't be a problem with ALSD would it?

[neo32]

my 1.5 is little clunky when trying to turn at low speed but it has amazing drive and feel and awesome in the weet very little limo

[HKS-R33]

Hey, thanks everyone for their input.

I will be using my car for street use, but i intend on taking it down to track days (Circuit, Drift, Drag). So what would be the best all rounder?

Should i go for the 1.5 or 2 way? Keeping in mind that i want a comfortable ride with no clunking etc.

Thanks, Mike.

[anyjapspares]

my ceffy has standard diff, skid the ass of it, never once busted a 1 wheeler

[chrissso]

sure.....

firstly pretty much every standard (viscous) diff is single wheeling by now.

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Hey Duncan, what do you mean by this? Do Viscous LSD's wear out after a while? Approx how old are you talking?

[Duncan]

yeah absolutely, they loose their viscousness. Mine died about 6 years from new after plenty of abuse.

mechanical diffs also get loose over time but they can be easily and cheaply shimmed up

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[chrissso]

So, does anyone know if you can refill the sealed lsd insert with new viscous fluid?