Quaife ATB LSD available for Fit?
Quaife ATB LSD available for Fit?
I was reading about the Skunk2 Fit earlier and I see that they have a Quaife LSD on their turbo Fit.
Is that just a prototype LSD or it's just using some other honda model's LSD(for example a SOHC motor civic)?
I really hope Quaife will make a LSD for Fit....
Anyone got information regarding to this?
Is that just a prototype LSD or it's just using some other honda model's LSD(for example a SOHC motor civic)?
I really hope Quaife will make a LSD for Fit....
Anyone got information regarding to this?
I've searched but didn't see much for Quaife for the FIT.
I did find Cusco differentials for the FIT
http://www.modacar.com/products/Hond...erentials.html
1.5 and 1 way diffs for $979
I did find Cusco differentials for the FIT
http://www.modacar.com/products/Hond...erentials.html
1.5 and 1 way diffs for $979
Originally Posted by spoonek4
Yeah I know cusco, spoon, j's racing, ATS etc do make LSD for Fit. But if Quaife do make a unit for Fit. I will go for Quaife.
Who is going to do the Quaife install?
Are you thinking of upgrading to racing clutch and lightened flywheel at the same time?
I've been searching and did not see any mention or listing of Quaife for the FIT. I searched UK sites for Quaife as well.
Have you owned a previous car with Quaife installed? Did it make a difference for you?
Originally Posted by MINI-Fit
What are going to use your FIT with Quaife for?
Who is going to do the Quaife install?
Are you thinking of upgrading to racing clutch and lightened flywheel at the same time?
I've been searching and did not see any mention or listing of Quaife for the FIT. I searched UK sites for Quaife as well.
Have you owned a previous car with Quaife installed? Did it make a difference for you?
Who is going to do the Quaife install?
Are you thinking of upgrading to racing clutch and lightened flywheel at the same time?
I've been searching and did not see any mention or listing of Quaife for the FIT. I searched UK sites for Quaife as well.
Have you owned a previous car with Quaife installed? Did it make a difference for you?
Which I'm considering ATS carbon clutch as well.
I had ITR LSD on my 00' EM1 civic before. I use my car for daily driving, autocross & HPDE. It's such a BIGGGG difference with & without LSD. Even a stock unit gave so much more fun compare with running open diff! I've searched around and I don't think Honda did put LSD as an option for the Fit so my only hope would be aftermarket units.
Most of my friends like the Quaife unit, and it's hard to beat their warranty coverage!
Originally Posted by spoonek4
Yeah I've emailed clutch master & ACT about clutch/flywheel issue. However, only ACT replied(both sales rep & manager as far as I remember). They would probably have something available summer 07 on clutch.
Which I'm considering ATS carbon clutch as well.
I had ITR LSD on my 00' EM1 civic before. I use my car for daily driving, autocross & HPDE. It's such a BIGGGG difference with & without LSD. Even a stock unit gave so much more fun compare with running open diff! I've searched around and I don't think Honda did put LSD as an option for the Fit so my only hope would be aftermarket units.
Most of my friends like the Quaife unit, and it's hard to beat their warranty coverage!
Which I'm considering ATS carbon clutch as well.
I had ITR LSD on my 00' EM1 civic before. I use my car for daily driving, autocross & HPDE. It's such a BIGGGG difference with & without LSD. Even a stock unit gave so much more fun compare with running open diff! I've searched around and I don't think Honda did put LSD as an option for the Fit so my only hope would be aftermarket units.
Most of my friends like the Quaife unit, and it's hard to beat their warranty coverage!
Track, drag strip, Driving school or autocross are all good opportunities for an LSD to help. Quaife is quite durable but it isn't cheap and labor to install it tends to be costly.
I have found that novice drivers might not see much improvement of times on the track until they get enough skill to make good use of the Quaife.
I do think that Quaife is also helpful during times of bad weather or on bad surfaces when traction is less than ideal. It's passive and works all the time to assist.
A durable racing clutch is always good, and be careful not to go too light on the flywheel (moderately light is more usable/durable for street use and not so noisy). Save installation costs by installing Quaife, flywheel and clutch all at the same time if possible.
Originally Posted by MINI-Fit
Quaife is good anytime you need more traction on a decent surface(not ice or mud).
Track, drag strip, Driving school or autocross are all good opportunities for an LSD to help. Quaife is quite durable but it isn't cheap and labor to install it tends to be costly.
I have found that novice drivers might not see much improvement of times on the track until they get enough skill to make good use of the Quaife.
I do think that Quaife is also helpful during times of bad weather or on bad surfaces when traction is less than ideal. It's passive and works all the time to assist.
A durable racing clutch is always good, and be careful not to go too light on the flywheel (moderately light is more usable/durable for street use and not so noisy). Save installation costs by installing Quaife, flywheel and clutch all at the same time if possible.
Track, drag strip, Driving school or autocross are all good opportunities for an LSD to help. Quaife is quite durable but it isn't cheap and labor to install it tends to be costly.
I have found that novice drivers might not see much improvement of times on the track until they get enough skill to make good use of the Quaife.
I do think that Quaife is also helpful during times of bad weather or on bad surfaces when traction is less than ideal. It's passive and works all the time to assist.
A durable racing clutch is always good, and be careful not to go too light on the flywheel (moderately light is more usable/durable for street use and not so noisy). Save installation costs by installing Quaife, flywheel and clutch all at the same time if possible.
I enjoyed my civic so much after I put in 98spec 4.785 FD set & the ITR LSD. It just feels like two different car. Yup that bumped me into a different class in autocross. But that's 110% worth it coz I can feel the difference pretty much EVERYDAY. Especially when it's raining or snowing.
So I really really hope Quaife will make a unit for the GD3. If they do, I guess some of my friends would line up for it!
Originally Posted by lanakano
Is there a weight difference between the LSD and Open Diff? If so how much?
Well hope they will have something available next summer or so.
You know the Quaife will not work any better than clutch type LSD so why don't you consider ATS carbon ? I just had one in my friends DC5 and it is quiet and I think the life span is much better than normal clutch type 
Tks Ben for your input. I'm doing some research on these stuff now. Still haven't really pick one yet. But it will be either ATS or Quaife.
KnifeEdge_2K1: U know which brand do make helical or torsen type LSD for our cars?
KnifeEdge_2K1: U know which brand do make helical or torsen type LSD for our cars?
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nope, but ill let you know if i find out, all i know is j's racing makes a 1.5 lsd, or it mighta been jackson racing ... not sure
Yup I know J's racing, SPOON etc make one but I don't wanna go for metal clutch type LSD.
Helical type normally are a lot milder than clutch type and they don't hold up as well. For performancewise, I will rate a clutch in better in all way. I used to have the stock Integra Type-R transmission with helical LSD in my Civic and once I replaced to the Spoon 1.5 way clutch type, it made a lot bigger difference during turn and acceleration.
The down side about clutch type LSD (metal plates) is they will make a bit of clunking sound and you have to replace the tranny fluid (LSD Oil)quite often and the life span of it is shorter than the helical. IMO, if the LSD doesn't wear = it is not working to put down the full potenial of the car just like grippy tires always wears faster
From the new technology, ATS has developed carbon plates to work inside their LSD. Carbon will wear down a lot slower than metal and it doesn't make as much sound. And ofcourse, it will cost more
The down side about clutch type LSD (metal plates) is they will make a bit of clunking sound and you have to replace the tranny fluid (LSD Oil)quite often and the life span of it is shorter than the helical. IMO, if the LSD doesn't wear = it is not working to put down the full potenial of the car just like grippy tires always wears faster
From the new technology, ATS has developed carbon plates to work inside their LSD. Carbon will wear down a lot slower than metal and it doesn't make as much sound. And ofcourse, it will cost more