OK I cannot get my hands on the quaife LSD until the end of march early april. Is it worth it? Or should I just get the retro fit. I have done lots of reading on both and I cannot decide. Is quaife really worth the extra $800. I just want to do it right the first time. Will the limitations of our car be able to break the retro? help me make up my mind please.. best time so far 14.3 @ 101.1mph(no traction) fastest 2GNT with a hitch! until proven wrong...
#68948, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 1 Feb-21-04 02:19 AM by WickedESi
A Quaife is a true LSD (complete unit, clutch type). I never heard of anyone disappointed with it, and that it makes your car feel completely different.
Joel Baldridge, ASE Certified Master Technician, Audi Certified Expert Technician
#68952, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 3
I did read alot about both. I am not sure if I should wait and spend the extra cash for the quaife. Just wanted opinions on both. best time so far 14.3 @ 101.1mph(no traction) fastest 2GNT with a hitch! until proven wrong...
#68955, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by WickedESi A Quaife is a true LSD (complete unit, clutch type).
No it is not. it is an automatic torque biasing diff, no clutches involved.
For the money, you cannot beat the RetroFit. It's nice and aggressive without being too much like a spool, and combined with the oiling improvements made to the unit, it will certainly take much more abuse than a stock diff. I doubt you'll ever break a RetroFit diff.
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#68956, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by DarkOne
Originally posted by WickedESi A Quaife is a true LSD (complete unit, clutch type).
No it is not. it is an automatic torque biasing diff, no clutches involved. For the money, you cannot beat the RetroFit. It's nice and aggressive without being too much like a spool, and combined with the oiling improvements made to the unit, it will certainly take much more abuse than a stock diff. I doubt you'll ever break a RetroFit diff.
#68957, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 8
Contact ERT. They're a distributor for RetroFit.
I helped test and spec out the initial RetroFit prototype. I made suggestions that helped create a better production diff. Here isd an article written by the creator.
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#68975, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 10
Originally posted by GhEttOrAiD How much do they run? Why would I go with this over the Quaife?
Because the quaife is $1100. This one is about $450. The RetroFit is the only thing i can recommend in good conscience as a limited slip solution for the T350 transaxle when a quaife is unavailable or not affordable. The quaife is the best, hands down, but that's a hell of a pricetag.
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#68977, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 13
Originally posted by DarkOne
Originally posted by GhEttOrAiD How much do they run? Why would I go with this over the Quaife?
Because the quaife is $1100. This one is about $450. The RetroFit is the only thing i can recommend in good conscience as a limited slip solution for the T350 transaxle when a quaife is unavailable or not affordable. The quaife is the best, hands down, but that's a hell of a pricetag.
Is it really complex enough that you'd have to send the diff off to have it done? I just saw it last week on Horsepower TV I think... They just popped open the rear end on their Nova... threw some parts in and that was that... I guess its a lot more difficult with wrong wheel drive??
#68983, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 14 Feb-21-04 04:05 PM by DarkOne
Originally posted by GhEttOrAiD
Originally posted by DarkOne
Originally posted by GhEttOrAiD How much do they run? Why would I go with this over the Quaife?
Because the quaife is $1100. This one is about $450. The RetroFit is the only thing i can recommend in good conscience as a limited slip solution for the T350 transaxle when a quaife is unavailable or not affordable. The quaife is the best, hands down, but that's a hell of a pricetag.
Is it really complex enough that you'd have to send the diff off to have it done? I just saw it last week on Horsepower TV I think... They just popped open the rear end on their Nova... threw some parts in and that was that... I guess its a lot more difficult with wrong wheel drive??
There is machine work involved that requires precision you can't reproduce in your garage. it isn't so much a matter of difficulty, it's just easier to have them do it than do it yourself and potentially do it wrong.
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#68985, "RE: Is the Quaife LSD worth the wait?" In response to Reply # 16
I guess my only question is which one will provide "better" hook up at the track?? I really don't care about cornering and all that, since i'm not going to road race/autocross or anything..
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