Q: People with LSD!

JayTdotP · 04-27-2012, 02:32 PM

For people with an aftermarket LSD.

Do you always drive with your traction control completely off. (holding dtc button), Or only turn it off when you need to?

Would turning traction off be better to get the most noticeable difference with the LSD.. I just got an Quaife LSD installed ordered from HPautowerks, and I do notice a difference in traction when i floor it from a stop, i dont lose traction.

What kind of tests did you guys do when you guys received your LSD to make sure it was working properly?

Syndicategt · 04-27-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JayTdotP

What kind of tests did you guys do when you guys received your LSD to make sure it was working properly?

Waited about 1,500 miles then changed the diff fluid. Once it was "broken in" she was raced around several tracks, drag strips, and spirited driving. The first time you step on it, you will immediately feel the difference. No more unpredictible one wheel burnouts. While at the track, it helps tremendously when exiting corners as well.

cleex024 · 04-27-2012, 02:57 PM

can anyone explain the difference between static and dynamic lock for clutch lsds? cause im trying to decide whether to get a clutch type or torsen type, but what does the dynamic lock on clutch type actually do?

crypticc · 04-27-2012, 03:03 PM

Old fashioned lock were either on or off. Nowadays both types can be variable.

E90 traction control is passive, which means it only kicks in if it detects a wheel spinning (which is less likely now) I find ESP off, dtc on is a good compromise, but even fully enabled traction light hardly comes on now.

Chris

JayTdotP · 05-01-2012, 04:50 AM

Should i be always driving with DTC on, or Holding dtc with traction fully off... or should i just leave the traction on.. Which is the best with a quaife LSD.

What should my setting be on, if i want to take an aggressive turn? or If im flooring straight line from stop? or if i take a highway ramp fast?

tres · 05-01-2012, 07:41 AM

I would suggest getting comfortable first with your lsd and then you can decide if you want to drive with dtc on or off. Or attend a driving school.

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JayTdotP First Lieutenant 17 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe Navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: GTA iTrader: (3)	Q: People with LSD! For people with an aftermarket LSD. Do you always drive with your traction control completely off. (holding dtc button), Or only turn it off when you need to? Would turning traction off be better to get the most noticeable difference with the LSD.. I just got an Quaife LSD installed ordered from HPautowerks, and I do notice a difference in traction when i floor it from a stop, i dont lose traction. What kind of tests did you guys do when you guys received your LSD to make sure it was working properly? __________________ 2007 335i e92 Sport package (BSM)
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cleex024 Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,529 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (2)	can anyone explain the difference between static and dynamic lock for clutch lsds? cause im trying to decide whether to get a clutch type or torsen type, but what does the dynamic lock on clutch type actually do? __________________ Space Gray l 6MT l OSG LSD w/ VAC Race Diff Cover l Cobb e30 l Morr vs8.2 l UUC SSK w/ DSSR l VSRF Catless Dps l RPI Intercooler l CDV Removed l HID AE 8000k l ETS Catback l AST 5200 w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates l ER Dual Oil Coolers l Rear Camber and Toe Arms l K&N Drop In l Solid Tranny/Diff/Subframe Bushings l Bridgestone RE-11
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crypticc Captain 73 Rep 963 Posts Drives: e92 M3 DCT + Comp Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Old fashioned lock were either on or off. Nowadays both types can be variable. E90 traction control is passive, which means it only kicks in if it detects a wheel spinning (which is less likely now) I find ESP off, dtc on is a good compromise, but even fully enabled traction light hardly comes on now. Chris
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JayTdotP First Lieutenant 17 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe Navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: GTA iTrader: (3)	Should i be always driving with DTC on, or Holding dtc with traction fully off... or should i just leave the traction on.. Which is the best with a quaife LSD. What should my setting be on, if i want to take an aggressive turn? or If im flooring straight line from stop? or if i take a highway ramp fast? __________________ 2007 335i e92 Sport package (BSM)
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tres Major 34 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland iTrader: (6)	I would suggest getting comfortable first with your lsd and then you can decide if you want to drive with dtc on or off. Or attend a driving school.
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