what is LSD?

[eclipse2quick21]

can someone explain this to me as i am new to JDM and honda and need to know what LSD is and what it does

[MexSiR]

Lsd is limited slip differential. In our front wheel drive cars when we launch traction is only given to ONE wheel, YES one wheel. That means that only one wheel is spinning when we launch on races or when we are cornering and shit. The LSD provides traction for both wheels, resulting in better launches, launching is going from 0 to a certian speed as fast as we can, spinning tires. An lsd is good for cornering also.

[eclipse2quick21]

Originally Posted by MexSiR

Lsd is limited slip differential. In our front wheel drive cars when we launch traction is only given to ONE wheel, YES one wheel. That means that only one wheel is spinning when we launch on races or when we are cornering and shit. The LSD provides traction for both wheels, resulting in better launches, launching is going from 0 to a certian speed as fast as we can, spinning tires. An lsd is good for cornering also.

thanks thats all i needed

[jcrx]

Originally Posted by MexSiR

Lsd is limited slip differential. In our front wheel drive cars when we launch traction is only given to ONE wheel, YES one wheel.

Um, NO. A Limited Slip Differential, maintains traction in both wheels in circumstances where one would have a tendency to lose it, such as turning, burning out, driving in the rain etc... On a side note, you can NOT tell if you have an LSD by doing a burn out, or jacking your car up and spinning one tire and seeing what the other one does. The reason being that difference gear type, do different things. The only real way to tell if you have a LSD is to remove the axles, and look into your differential. If you see a bar going across the hole, you DO NOT have LSD, if you can see UNobstructed all the way through, you DO have a LAD.

[eclipse2quick21]

Originally Posted by jcrx

Um, NO. A Limited Slip Differential, maintains traction in both wheels in circumstances where one would have a tendency to lose it, such as turning, burning out, driving in the rain etc... On a side note, you can NOT tell if you have an LSD by doing a burn out, or jacking your car up and spinning one tire and seeing what the other one does. The reason being that difference gear type, do different things. The only real way to tell if you have a LSD is to remove the axles, and look into your differential. If you see a bar going across the hole, you DO NOT have LSD, if you can see UNobstructed all the way through, you DO have a LAD.

ok thanks....youve helped me before..thanks for all the help

[Neutrino]

Ok there is need for more info here.


Go here. you will find proper info an all the three main types of LSD's.


To add to that info the viscous will be the most seamless however its internal fluid will break down under too much power. The clutch will tend to lock so it can cause some nasty understeer but will be perfect for the strip. The torsen will be best for handling since it will bias the power to the outside turning wheel.


Of course those are the general characteristics of the three lsd's. They can however vary greatly due to different settings or design.

[jcrx]

http://members.aol.com/agspeed/LSD-lock.htm

http://www.club4ag.com/faq%20and%20t...ential_101.htm

Here's a couple I have posted in the past, not tryin to steal your thunder Neutrino, but more info is more info.

[Neutrino]

Originally Posted by jcrx

http://members.aol.com/agspeed/LSD-lock.htm

http://www.club4ag.com/faq%20and%20t...ential_101.htm

Here's a couple I have posted in the past, not tryin to steal your thunder Neutrino, but more info is more info.

No problem...post as much info as you can find. There is no such thing as too much info. Plus I never know when I find some new detail that escaped me before.

So fell free to post as much info as you want or if needed be to correct me if necesary.