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LSD or Not LSD, that is the question
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Fri, 31 January 2003 10:01
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Hey I bought a GZE box, just wanting to confirm if it is lsd or not. I put drive shafts in the box, turn them and both go forward. Then sometimes with no pressure on them one will go backward. But holding one tight and spining the other the other doesnt go anywhere. I have no idea of any other way to tell if its lsd. And whats the go with the drive shafts. My normal non lsd ae92 gze's fit.
P.s the box isnt in the car, just on the ground.
Please helpppppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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perth w.a
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June 2002
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Re: LSD or Not LSD, that is the question
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Fri, 31 January 2003 10:12
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looks very unlikely to be a lsd........bugger
is it 5 or 6 speed? if its a 6 speed it might be a knackered lsd,
bigger shafts....same splines, hence they fit
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N.S.W
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May 2002
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Re: LSD or Not LSD, that is the question
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Fri, 31 January 2003 12:11
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nah 5 speed. Anyone else got any ideas?
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Tasmania
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May 2002
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Re: LSD or Not LSD, that is the question
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Fri, 31 January 2003 12:15
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Its not in the car yet so pull it apart and stop guessing. You may learn about gearboxes in the process, allthough this can take time you may not have. And you may get in trouble putting it back together, but thats how I always do it.
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Sydney
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January 2003
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Fri, 31 January 2003 12:28
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A nice newbie quesion here. I hear the words LSD bantered around alot, I'm assumeing its an axel gearbox thing. What is an LSD and what do they do?
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: LSD or Not LSD, that is the question
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Sat, 01 February 2003 12:31
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Make sure its in nuetral, grab one shaft and they should both spin the same way, and you should be able to grab one and it should feel like a solid shaft.
An LSD is a Limited Slip Differential - with a normal diff, the bulk of power goes to the wheel with the least grip (thats why the one stuck in the mud always spins!). The idea of a limited slipper is to add some kind of device (clutches, cones, viscous pack, etc.) between the axles to allow both of them to grip to a reasonable extent at all times, while still allowing the car to be steering easily, which is why the diff is there in the first place. Basically an LSD has 2 purposes:
1. To improve traction, meaning some torque goes to both wheels not all to one spinning wheel
2. To allow some of us fools to slide the arse end of our cars all over the place. Highly stupid practice, of course 
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adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: LSD or Not LSD, that is the question
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Sun, 02 February 2003 09:10
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Yes i would be wairy about that kind of practice tho, i was just a witness to the bad side of this early thismorning when my friends r31 skyline got outta shape at about 90 around an s bend, lost it into slide, hit kerb and flipped into a ETSA power pole. Luckily we were all able to live to tell the tale, but it was quite scary in a passenger seat above your friend who is out cold and the car tipped on its side.
Be carefull with your car and life, lsd or no lsd. its not worth it on the road, when there are tracks and circuits made for this purpose.
Peace
(i still want lsd in my ra28  )
Guy
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Sydney
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January 2003
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Sun, 02 February 2003 12:36
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Thanks to mrshin for that great description of lsd  And Im glad you and your mate made it out of that flip man. Good sombre advice above, we should all take note.
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Tasmania
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May 2002
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Sun, 02 February 2003 15:04
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I just spent a day on the track with a locked diff. It was great and much less stressfull to control. I don't think I actualy spun out once, just held the drift. If ever I am out of shape on the road, I prefer it with a locked diff. More control.
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Coffs
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May 2002
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Re: LSD or Not LSD, that is the question
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Mon, 03 February 2003 03:39
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| blackRA28 wrote on Sun, 02 February 2003 20:10 |
i was just a witness to the bad side of this early thismorning when my friends r31 skyline got outta shape at about 90 around an s bend, lost it into slide, hit kerb and flipped into a ETSA power pole. Luckily we were all able to live to tell the tale, but it was quite scary in a passenger seat above your friend who is out cold and the car tipped on its side.
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I'm glad to here that both you are alright.
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adelaide
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May 2002
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Mon, 03 February 2003 11:25
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thanks rollaboy, good on ya mate. Lack of control in sedan. thats why i like smaller cars.
if you guys dont believe me check: http://photos.yahoo.com/fat_tony99
then go to "R31 pics" but have respect.
And for those of you in SA who read The Advertiser today (Monday 3rd Feb.) it was on page 10... (what the?!?)
Peace
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Sydney
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January 2003
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Tue, 04 February 2003 02:19
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Blaskra28 man you guys were lucky! If the car had have hit the pole at the front......anyway....Glad your safe.
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N.S.W
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May 2002
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Re: LSD or Not LSD, that is the question
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Tue, 04 February 2003 02:35
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NOT LSD   
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