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Title: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: don52b on 01 June 2006, 22:11

Hi guys can anyone help me on this. Did golf g60's come with a factory option of a limited slip diff ? If so does anyone know the option code that would confirm this ? Cheers

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 01 June 2006, 22:12

I didn't think any of the golfs did apart from the Synchros, Rallyes and Ltds.

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: don52b on 01 June 2006, 22:16

How would i tell if mine has one ? Wheel rotation when jacked up ...?

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 01 June 2006, 22:17

pretty much.

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: don52b on 01 June 2006, 22:23

Sorry slick - just to confirm - if i jacked the right front end up and the wheel would turn either way like the brakes were on = lsd ???

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 01 June 2006, 22:28

Jack the entire front end up and then if you turn one of the wheels then the other should turn with it. If not then they are not linked by a LSD. I would presume yours will not have this at all.

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 01 June 2006, 22:34

I didn't think any golfs were fitted with an LSD from factory??

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: mix on 01 June 2006, 22:39

mainly because LSD would f**k you up if you took it when driving :laugh:

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: don52b on 01 June 2006, 22:42

Funny man  :grin: . Will check tomorrow. Also and i know this is an old question but is there a comprehansive online list of all factory options and codes and what they mean. Eg - the boot sticker ??

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: topher on 02 June 2006, 00:35

as far as i know lsd wasnt, and still isnt a factory option on any golfs, including the 4wd/syncros.

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Dizzie on 02 June 2006, 00:37

I was under the impression no golfs came with LSD's from the factory also.

My test method. Try a burn out in the wet with a space saver on 1 side of the front :D

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: don52b on 02 June 2006, 14:36

"there was also an option of an elextronic diff lock , known quaintly as EDL , to go with the new gearbox"
You and Your Volkswagen Gti - Andy butler (haynes) ----- whats all that about ??

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 02 June 2006, 15:14

Ask Andy Butler  :laugh:

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 02 June 2006, 16:00

I presumed that the Rallye's, Synchros, and Ltds came with one as they were 4wd. I could however be wrong. Although i know that no normal goofs gti's included came with them.

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Gambit on 02 June 2006, 16:58

EDL was on early mk3 vr6's - dunno bout others though

basically it sensed if one wheel was spinning faster than the other it would use the ABS to slow down that wheel. it only worked when going under 25mph though.

also, if both wheels started spinning together then it would do f**k all as it didnt sense any difference between opposing wheels!

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 02 June 2006, 17:21

 :nerd: Thinking about it, i'm pretty sure if vw had made LSD's we'd all have them  :laugh:

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 03 June 2006, 00:18

EDL is a basic traction control system to stop wheel spin basically as gambit said.

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Dizzie on 03 June 2006, 00:32

If you want a LSD on your golf get one and either learn how to rebuilt a gearbox or pay someone to fit it. Looking at roughly £600 for the diff and £200 for someone to fit it. This is what a mate just paid to get his done to his G60 'box which will be bolted onto a 20vT.

Title: Re: Golf G60 Limited slip diff ???
Post by: Haribo! on 05 June 2006, 10:23

my 16v has an LSD, the guy i bought it off wasnt sure what gearbox it could be tho, he doesnt think its even VW, told me he presumes its off  a maestro turbo?