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> LSD for 914, not the drug....
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post Jan 30 2005, 09:23 PM
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has anybody tried to put a LSD in a 914? I thought it would be cool....
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post Jan 30 2005, 09:28 PM
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did you by any chance search the forum before asking that question???

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post Jan 30 2005, 09:34 PM
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no....i was too lazy....*sigh* i'll search
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post Jan 30 2005, 09:48 PM
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Yes! I am using a Quaiffe LSD unit with my 901 in one of my 6's and a Porsche factory LSD unit with my 915 in my other 6. Huge difference on a tight track with a big HP engine....
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post Jan 30 2005, 09:49 PM
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yeah in Bowling Green,KY thereisnt much support for any track racing....I was wondering if there was any regular road difference....
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post Jan 30 2005, 09:53 PM
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Depends on how much power you have and how aggressive you drive. I feel it save my rear end from stepping out as I accellerate out of corners pretty often. But only when I'm driving faster than I should. I have a factory LSD in my 6.
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post Jan 30 2005, 09:59 PM
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For spirited street drivng only, the installation of a LSD might be over the top... To each his own!


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post Jan 30 2005, 10:04 PM
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Unless you've got more than 150 hp you really don't need it on the street. If you are doing track events, then yes you want it regardless of hp.
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post Jan 30 2005, 10:06 PM
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oh well that answers my Q....wish you all would come to Louisville,KY to egt me to race....that would be cool but NOBODY has a 914 here
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post Jan 30 2005, 10:11 PM
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Find a club that races and go for it. You don't have to race against 914's. On a tight track a 4 will surprise some big hp V8's. Momentum!
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post Jan 30 2005, 10:15 PM
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There are several guys from Indiana if you want to make the drive.

I used to live in Whiteland and speedway Indiana, and I ran into a coupla 914 guys. As I recall, one lives in brown county, that's pretty close to KY...
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post Jan 30 2005, 11:29 PM
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hmmmmm.....might have to give that a try. I think it would be fun, but are substantial mods are required to race...i mean are the placements far at all?
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post Jan 30 2005, 11:34 PM
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try to find an auto-x first, do a search for SCCA and see if they have anything local or within a few hours drive

and about the LSD...the factory installed them on a few 914s right at the factory....
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post Jan 31 2005, 05:13 AM
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QUOTE (9146986 @ Jan 30 2005, 11:04 PM)
Unless you've got more than 150 hp you really don't need it on the street.

i will note that evidently, most of the factory LSD cars went to the US Northeast.
LSD will help you in street driving if your street is covered in snow, sleet, and ice.
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post Jan 31 2005, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE (9146986 @ Jan 30 2005, 08:04 PM)
Unless you've got more than 150 hp you really don't need it on the street. If you are doing track events, then yes you want it regardless of hp.

Huh? What?! I call BS! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

Put the power to the wheel where the most traction is...how can you put a horsepower number on that? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) If someone does ANY kind of spirited driving then they should get it. I'm sold on the unit (Peloquin) in my modified water-pumper...and it is only putting out a "meager" 102 wheel hp (stock dyno run was 87 whp (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) ) Off-the-line launching/acceleration is better, ESPECIALLY when making a turn from a stop because the outside wheel is moving the car -- normally the inside wheel (for a stock vehicle) would be spinning its little heart out and my forward progess was slower. The main street I have to get on is not level so if I turn right to get to town I have to go up hill and forget about darting into the rush hour traffic if the road was wet when I had the stock differential.

I've wanted a Quaiffe for my VW for years after reading much about LSD's and vehicle cornering dynamics and now I'm even more sold on getting one. Dude, if you have the means then I highly recommend it. Acceleration is better, turning is faster with higher confidence, in fact, you'll be seeking out and destroying every corner, turn, chicane, bend, weave, and S-turn you can find! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)
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post Jan 31 2005, 11:17 AM
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these things are like 1G right? and the only wasy i would know that i have one is if i jacked the car up and tried to turn the wheel?
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post Jan 31 2005, 11:27 AM
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QUOTE (bd1308 @ Jan 31 2005, 09:17 AM)
these things are like 1G right? and the only wasy i would know that i have one is if i jacked the car up and tried to turn the wheel?

Prices vary but, yeah, expect about 1K for the unit. Installation cost I don't know.

Jack up end of car that has the drive wheels, put car in neutral, and spin one tire. The opposite tire will rotate the same direction if it's an LSD diff.
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post Jan 31 2005, 02:23 PM
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It's possible to switch over to a 915 trans with an LSD installed, right?
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post Jan 31 2005, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE (Brando @ Jan 31 2005, 03:23 PM)
It's possible to switch over to a 915 trans with an LSD installed, right?

many things are possible; this is one.
what exactly are you trying to achieve?
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post Jan 31 2005, 03:05 PM
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well actually I just wanted to make the 914 more suitable as a daily car (as I can only have one and this the car for me) and it doesnt handle well in the rain, snow or when it's too cold...I dont really know what I want to accomplish. I was just wondering if LSDs were put into this car and sure enough they are. I'm just keeping my mind busy (i can't stay still) with these things while my 914 is in louisville getting repaired (after a wreck) I love this forum and all the people in it! You all are great. I have recieved everything i asked for. Thank you.
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