1.5 or 2-way LSD

[AJ-SPEC]

decided against the vlsd. over at the fresh alloy forum, people complain of the lsd not responding fast enough. a guy in japan said the only people using stock lsd's are in the beginner's group, getting passed by other beginners. I decided not to buy 2 lsds, just one, so I'm going with a Kaaz or Nismo or something. but I daily drive, it's my first FR car, and I am fairly new at drifting, not good, but enough to go to a beginner's curcuit, even with stock suspension and open diff.

My question is which one should benefit me the most? I hear the 1.5 is the best all around and good for beginners, but am I going to want to move up or anything like that in 6 months? can I still autox with a 2 way? what is the difference? (how does it feel?)

[Exar-Kun]

unless you've been to driving school and can use the added benifit of full LSD deceleration, stick with a 1.5 way, its smoother.-chet

[EastCoast240]

What advantages does the 1.5 have over the vlsd??

[Exar-Kun]

a clutch-pack or torsen style differential reacts faster and tighter than a VLSD, but binds a bit under turning, since its always "on"...whereas the VLSD acts like an open differential until a wheel spins..

check out the FAQ for a differential type explanation.-chet

[C-Kwik]

The latest SCC magazine has a great explanation of Clutch LSDs and it goes into some of the inner workings of the VLSD. It's in the Project 350Z section.

But essentially, clutch packs respond to forward torque in a 1-way diff. Under cruising it does nothing.

Torsens react to torque differentials between each side. The more the difference in torque becomes the greater the locking force. That is unless one wheel has no resistance(wheel off ground).