Should I use a Type R LSD or Quaiffe?
From : Frank (mail@removed.com) “Unlike clutch type LSD’s, Quaife/Torsen units do not wear out. Torque split is continously variable. About the only drawback on Quaife/Torsen units is the higher cost when compared to clutch pack and/or viscous LSD’s. Quaife/Torsen’s work very well for FWD applicaitons, because the torque transfer is very smooth, unlike clutch packs which tend to be very abrupt and tends to cause undesirable steering effects… but it still comes down to driver preference and track testing results. Most BTCC cars use clutch packs, as serious FWD race cars often lift the inside front tire on corners… Quaife/Torsen’s do not work when a wheel becomes unloaded in air. As far as which one to get, that depends on how much Honda will sell the Type-R Torsen’s for. Quaife’s are about $1200. If the Honda units are cheaper, then I’d go for that. LSD, Clutch/Flywheel, Gearbox are all interchangable between B18C/B16A.
From : Frank (mail@removed.com) “Unlike clutch type LSD’s, Quaife/Torsen units do not wear out. Torque split is continously variable. About the only drawback on Quaife/Torsen units is the higher cost when compared to clutch pack and/or viscous LSD’s. Quaife/Torsen’s work very well for FWD applicaitons, because the torque transfer is very smooth, unlike clutch packs which tend to be very abrupt and tends to cause undesirable steering effects… but it still comes down to driver preference and track testing results. Most BTCC cars use clutch packs, as serious FWD race cars often lift the inside front tire on corners… Quaife/Torsen’s do not work when a wheel becomes unloaded in air. As far as which one to get, that depends on how much Honda will sell the Type-R Torsen’s for. Quaife’s are about $1200. If the Honda units are cheaper, then I’d go for that.
