What does it does? I kindda know how it works, but don't real know how it affect the handling... I'm considering buying a G35c, and thinking of whether or not to get the Performance package, since the only different is the wheel, tires, titanium, and lsd. For wheel and tires, i really don't want to pay few thousand more and then have to buy another set of wheels for winter (which will be much needed up there in Toronto), and i don't mind not getting the titanium, so the only reason to get the performance package is the LSD...

So does the LSD pays for that few thousand dollar in terms of handling? BTW i'll be getting the Auto and this will be my first FR...

 

YES. I feel the LSD in my car makes the manual mode of the automatic work much better. Basically, the LSD doesn't do much for handling in cornering, since it operates like a regular diff. The difference is when you put the hamer down, both wheels will get equal power. You will also notice the LSD's affect in the snow a lot. Of course, you will notice the 18" total lack of snow traction a lot more! :-)

Years ago, GM and Dodge put LSDs on thier muscle cars and called it "posi-traction."

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by bigel on 01/20/03 09:03 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

thanks, bigel.

So the LSD DOES helps when, let say, turning right in an intersection when snowing, right? humm....

 

better description- if you do a burnout, without lsd only 1 wheel will spin and you'll do a 1 wheel peel

with lsd, both wheels spin

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Or, say you're stuck in some mud. You give it gas, one wheel spins, and the other just sits there. With an LSD, the slip is limited, so one wheel won't spin significantly faster than the other, causing power to go to the wheel that would otherwise just sit there.

The VDC systems in the G35's have what's called a Brake LSD. It'll brake the slipping wheel, forcing power to the other wheel. Of course, it's using a brake instead of a true LSD, so I'd say you'd get a little less power down to the wheels compared to a real LSD. In normal driving, I doubt it'd be noticeable.

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

actually the LSD is only a 600 buck option and well worth it. especially in spirited cornering. basically what an LSD does is transfer the power to the wheel with the most traction. in a corner, the unloaded (inside wheel) will have much less traction than the loaded wheel. so what the LSD does is transfer the power (not sure of the transfer ratio) to the outer wheel. this puts the power down more efficiently. but it can also bite. with both wheels having power, the effects of a spinning is more pronounced. this is what happens when you get oversteer (fishtailing) in a corner. but in the hands of a good driver, it is the way to go. an open differential (non-LSD) basically wastes the power on wheel spin, as it follows the path of least resistance. alot of cars claim that they have limited slip, when in actuality they have an open diff with some sort of traction control device. we have the best of both worlds.........


Doc

You have been weighed.....You have been measured.....and you have been found WANTING!!!

 

DrRick.

LSD Is an optoin? On the G35S AT?

..pestilence..

 

with the 18's........yes. so you get 18's, better tires, and an LSD for 600 bucks. ridiculously cool..........


Doc

You have been weighed.....You have been measured.....and you have been found WANTING!!!

 

Pestilence, I think DrRick was talking about the Coupe that has LSD, better and bigger tires for $600 clams. None of that stuff is out for the sedan yet AFAIK.............

Gsedanman--in Silverstone Coupe clothing.

 

Oh okay..

Thanks

I thaught he meant there was a LSD package for the G.. as in like sunroof package etc.. Now i understand its a part of the wheel package.

..pestilence..