IT'S ABOUT TIME! LSD

[SIIIICK08]

Time to replace my 2nd FX400 clutch. Both seemed to last >15k miles. This time is special because now I have the opportunity to swap in a diff! I am going for Peloquin because they include ARP bolts all for under a grand. Thanks to Kevin from CM, he remembered my previous clutch order that went sour and was able to discount my next order.

To do list:
CM FX400
Peloquin LSD
Slave cylinder
Machine flywheel
Labor (tranny guy for gear swap & my mechanic for install)

Prices & pics to be added soon. All going in the next couple of weeks. :thumbsup:

 

[gti2slow]

Might want to look into swapping in steel shift forks as well.

You will love the LSD!

 

[GIACUser]

I just installed an MFactory LSD a few weeks back. Changes the car in a big way. You will wonder why you didn't do it earlier.

 

[Das Gespenst]

Aside from the tune and suspension the LSD was the biggest change in mine. It's unreal how big of a difference it makes in the ability to put power down. Honestly wish i had done it when i went stage 2, it's a huge price commitment and pretty much irreversible but worth every penny!

 

[SIIIICK08]

Might want to look into swapping in steel shift forks as well.

You will love the LSD!

Good to know. Have you had issues or u just did it as a preventative?

 

[gti2slow]

No issues, and once we cracked the case open we found my late production 08 (FSI/BPY) had them. Its the only weak point left and thought its cheap to do while I had my trans cracked apart for my clutch & LSD. ECS sells both forks for ~$250 IIRC. Hard shifts can knock the brass ones off the shaft.

I went with a SRE clutch after seeing people have issues with their CM or Southbend clutches and really couldn't be happier - if you do end up replacing it again I would highly recommend them (especially now that the Euro is tanking further).

 

[SIIIICK08]

ECS doesn't sell the forks anymore. I checked. I am waiting for them to receive the LSD in stock. Looks like the first week of April. Worth the wait its $75 less than USP. Forks thou I will to order through USP.

 

[SIIIICK08]

ECS finally got the LSD in stock sooner than expected. Any recommendation on brand of slave cylinder? Valeo, febi, Luk? Don't think it's necessary to spend an extra $50 on genuine VW.

 

[gti2slow]

OEM Sachs/LUK

 

[Mostic]

LSD is another world
Why you will go for Peloquin not Wavetrac?

 

[SIIIICK08]

LSD is another world
Why you will go for Peloquin not Wavetrac?

Peloquin provides the kit with ARP bolts. Does wavetrac provide it too without additional cost?

 

[xSabretoothx]

Yup

 

[Mostic]

Peloquin provides the kit with ARP bolts. Does wavetrac provide it too without additional cost?

Yeah, they do. We have installed it on 2 MKVs DSG & one Cupra R manual and all working amazing.

 

[SIIIICK08]

ECS & USP charge extra for the bolts for the Wavetrac diff. Just checked with them. Any reason why Wavetrac over Peloquin?

 

[SuperSkyline89]

Wavetrac has some special piece inside the diff with a wave profile cut on it that provides a locking load when there isn't any load on the drivetrain (off throttle or brake). I only put 100km on my diff before my car went into winter storage though so I haven't had a chance to see how and when it works or helps.

The steel shift forks make a huge difference, they make the shift really tight. Feels like a stock WRX shifter.