07-02-2015, 08:55 PM
(07-02-2015, 05:05 PM)ArmzSC6 Wrote: Not sure with the tran x ones but most require adjustment and pre load setting and different gear oil which pug boxes don't massively care for.
Mines mostly for road use odd hillclimb and brand hatch session occasionally so don't see the point of getting a plate.
But the ATB ones do seem to hold their value so if I found it not to my taste I would try a plate.
Plate LSDs require the pre-load setting once before you fit them, if you buy new/direct from manufacturer they will set it for you, it's very easy though. Ramp angles depend on what you use the car for, again if you're buying new they'll guide you. I like 45/45 but a lot of folk are going for less locking on deceleration of late, whatever floats your boat....
They do not require different gear oil, standard oil is fine, some people add a friction modifier to quieten them down during low speed manoeuvres.
Quaifes are an ok upgrade for a road car and it believe they have a higher torque rating than a standard diff. it sees competition or circuit use I wouldn't even consider one, this is all opinion however I have experience of all the diffs in various cars.
Not sure I'd go for a quaiffe/tran-x plated LSD, not even sure they've done any yet?! For a plated LSD I'd look towards gripper, 3j or kazz