Limited Slip Differential, who is running one?

[Red-2009-GTI]

I'm days away from going APR Stage 2 (just need to get flashed from Stage 1 to Satge 2, hardware is in place) on my GTI and wondering how I am going to cope with the additional torque with a one-wheel-wonder.

I have seen major improvements going from open diff to a good limited slip differential on my rear wheel drive cars and am wondering if the swap is as much benefit on the FWD platform.

I did a search, but found very little. Also I may upgrade the clutch while I'm into it.

 

[Mike_1]

im no expert but im gonna say yes it is, having both wheels putting down the power will limit the way the cars pull to the right

 

[forzajuve]

If I didn't have my Peloquin Diff. my car would be allover the place... it definately helps with traction control. Doesn't completely eliminate the wheelspin, but it is manageable...

 

[Phil@BSH]

Great mod.

 

[utekineir]

I did a search, but found very little. Also I may upgrade the clutch while I'm into it.

would be the best way to do it, would save a bunch on labor, or even your own time if doing it yourself




not so sure stage 2 really is requiring of an lsd power wise though

phil and the poster above him have far more power than your typical s2 or s2+

 

[07Noside]

you'll feel more results with stickier tires, stiffer suspension, and engine mounts then you will with an lsd.

 

[FalmouthMK5]

I have the Peloquin in my car. Great mod, although I'm not sure it'd be worth it for a s2/s2+ car ... maybe though

 

[Red-2009-GTI]

Thanks for the replies guys. I realize the more power one has the more a LSD will be needed to use that power. I have Koni coilovers and Dunlop Direzza Z1 tires which do grab pretty good so far.

My experience with RWD vehicles is that in any vehicle with more than modest power a LSD makes a lot of sense if you drive anything like aggresive anytime. And in limited traction conditions I concider a LSD mandatory for my own RWD vehicles.

I will give the stock peg-leg diff a few months trial at Stage 2 and see if it suits my needs. I'm good at making clutches last, but once she slips it is upgrade time, and a LSD will be high on my want list too!

 

[tsigli]

i would get BSH mounts before getting ready to get an expensive lsd ... the mounts plus ur tires are all u need for stage 2 and stage 2+

 

[MisdemeanorMatt]

Does a lsd help greatly in the winter? I'm tired of trying to pull a right turn into traffic and have to stop, reverse, and try again since all the right does is spin.

 

[crypto]

get the LSD, very much worth getting. I know what you mean about the "one-wheel-wonder" i hate that one wheel spins out so much.

If you don't already, you should pick up a decent clutch and install that while you're doing the LSD. Might as well cut down on labor costs and do them both at the same time

 

[boki]

i would get BSH mounts before getting ready to get an expensive lsd ... the mounts plus ur tires are all u need for stage 2 and stage 2+

Did BSH come out with engine/trans mounts for TSI's?

 

[JoeyDaBomb]

Has anyone seen those OBX differentials on eBay? Dirt cheap. I'm not saying I'd buy it because I'd rather have a known quality product.

 

[Draxus]

Question: DSG + LSD = Yes?

 

[maxgtiturbo]

Question: DSG + LSD = Yes?

as in do they make one?

yes they do.