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Guest Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 ^I seem to recall that as well, but there was very little feedback from it. It was Gator GT. I pmed him and he said it kinda initially understeers more in turns but then being able to put power down, he can turn in more and get on the pedal more.... so his impression overall was very positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOMSWGN Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I've talked to the Dan at Andrewtech and was under the impression that a LSD would not work in the LGT as we have a stubless axle. I could be wrong, will talk to Dan in the AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Why does the product description say "Sealed maintenance free operation with no special lubrication requirements." Is it really a sealed unit? Is it not lubricated by the transmission oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Why does the product description say "Sealed maintenance free operation with no special lubrication requirements." Is it really a sealed unit? Is it not lubricated by the transmission oil? it means there is no need to rebuild it after a while or use special friction modifiers in the trans oil. it is just lubed by regular trans oil and requires no maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyHermit Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Waiting to hear your impressions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MOMSWGN Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Just got off the phone with Dan at Andrewtech. It seems that this unit is a stubless design and is available with stubbed axels if needed. So this will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 subscribe 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Subscribed Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 me too after pulling into my friends icey driveway in breckenridge last weekend and my awd turned into 1 wheel drive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPerron Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 the viscous units are sorta ok. they only work after the wheels begint to slip. helicals senses the slip before it happends and tranfser power before the wheel slips. also, you cant overwhelm helicals since there are no friction plates like in the viscous units. with this unit in my car i will have 3 LSDs which is more than enough for 99.9% of the time. I mey be beneficial to get a helical diff for the rear in place of the viscous unit, but the bag for you buck there is alot less since you already have a LSD there and are just replacing it with a better one. The cusco tarmac 35/65 diff is actually a biased open diff so its not so great for daily driving in sow or foul weather. They do make a helical center diff but its $$$$$. The best thing for a DD car is to have helicals all around. For drag/rally cars, then make a stronger viscous center diff, but it causes lots of understeer in tighter corners on tarmac. Are you saying that the stock '05 LGT comes with a rear LSD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 no, all subarus excpet the STI came with a open front diff. IMO what makes the sti so good is the fact that it has a front LSD. A font LSD will give a subaru TRUE AWD in any situation.The STi has the helical front, Torsen rear, and a mechanical center diff with DCCD and the ability to shut off VCD or put it in a performance mode. It's not just the front diff. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Are you saying that the stock '05 LGT comes with a rear LSD? The 5-speed LGT's have viscous-coupled center and rear limited-slip differentials. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 The STi has the helical front, Torsen rear, and a mechanical center diff with DCCD and the ability to shut off VCD or put it in a performance mode. It's not just the front diff. well i have an 05 lgt so my vdc is already off;). The point I was trying to make is that the main advantage the sti has is the front LSD. Sure the DCCD and torsen rear helps too, but our viscous diffs can do 90% of what the sti's diffs can do in most situations. the lack of a front LSD is the biggest difference between our cars and the sti in terms of traction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 The 5-speed LGT's have viscous-coupled center and rear limited-slip differentials. right. and the 6-speed spec b's have a torsen rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 BTW, in japan, there is a 5-speed version of the DCCD center diffs that will fit our 5mt boxes. they are very hard to find though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The STi has the helical front, Torsen rear, and a mechanical center diff with DCCD and the ability to shut off VCD or put it in a performance mode. It's not just the front diff. That's not accurate. Pre-07 STI had clutch rear LSD. Also there are differences in DCCD implementation between 04-06 and 07+. 04 STI had Suretrack front diff, where ares 05+ has helical (essentially Torsen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 ^i think the suretrac is a helical where torsens are alittle different than a true helical diff. Ihve heard of some putting the suretrac in 05+ models becuase it was a better front diff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Anyways, I got my car back. First impressions driving the 1/2 mile back to my hous is that it feels exactly like stock under just daily driving, as it should. I havent pushed it yet as my trans need alittle bit of a break-in. no NVH or axle bind in turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyHermit Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Anyways, I got my car back. First impressions driving the 1/2 mile back to my hous is that it feels exactly like stock under just daily driving, as it should. I havent pushed it yet as my trans need alittle bit of a break-in. no NVH or axle bind in turns. Booo! You should rip that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 it will happen. you know it will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 And I want a full report on it...with video...please? Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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