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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: matski on 04 November 2010, 23:28

Title: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: matski on 04 November 2010, 23:28
Thinking about getting an LSD on my Mk5 GTI DSG, wanted to know peoples opinions? and prices? Have seen Quaife and VW Racing Versions? Are these good? Which is better? Are there any others that work with DSG?

Thanks
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 05 November 2010, 00:27
Buy winter tyres and a set a old wheels.
Then learn to apply just the right amount of throttle.

Having said that sanctimonious clap trap I love my LSD on the BMW. :smug:
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: Rhyso on 05 November 2010, 10:10
Hurdy had one fitted to his ED30

Drop him a PM or hopefully he'll reply to this thread  :smiley:
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: Hurdy on 06 November 2010, 17:32
Yep,

I had a Quaife ATB LSD fitted to my old ED30 and it was awesomely good. :cool:

Cornering became a thing of pleasure and I actively sought out the Snake pass on regular intervals. It was one of the few mods I couldn't bring myself to remove when I sold on the car. :cry:
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: matski on 06 November 2010, 22:16
How much did your LSD cost roughly Hurdy? Fitted? And where did you get it done? 

Thanks,

Oly
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: Hurdy on 07 November 2010, 23:26
Quote from: matski on 06 November 2010, 22:16
How much did your LSD cost roughly Hurdy? Fitted? And where did you get it done? 

Thanks,

Oly

It cost me just over £1300 fitted.

Statllers in Sheffield :cool:
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: matski on 08 November 2010, 00:47
Ok thanks for that, do you know anyone who's got the VW Racing one/heard anything about it?

Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: TrickGTI on 08 November 2010, 10:04
Iirc the racing one needs servicing every couple of thousand miles so for road use it's not cost effective at all.  :shocked:
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: matski on 08 November 2010, 12:55
Quote from: TrickGTI on 08 November 2010, 10:04
Iirc the racing one needs servicing every couple of thousand miles so for road use it's not cost effective at all.  :shocked:

They have two different types on their website, I would obviously get the road one, not the track ready one.
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: Hurdy on 10 November 2010, 00:43
Quote from: matski on 08 November 2010, 12:55
Quote from: TrickGTI on 08 November 2010, 10:04
Iirc the racing one needs servicing every couple of thousand miles so for road use it's not cost effective at all.  :shocked:

They have two different types on their website, I would obviously get the road one, not the track ready one.

The road one is basically the Quaife. Redrobin had his done at VWRacing.
Title: Re: Limited Slip Differential
Post by: stokeballoon on 10 November 2010, 06:58
I had a Quaife fitted at VWR, it needed replacement after 3k miles.  2nd one was  ok though.

Lots of clunking became apparent as it wore very quickly.

2nd was fine, and THE best addition tio my Ed.  My ed was unmapped, but had decent (996TT) brakes, and with the diff, I could utilise fully the power it already had.

Great addition.