what are the positives and negatives of not going with an LSD but weilding

[mr. s14]

look my friend how does not have a 240 sx was telling me that i dont have to go out and buy an LSD but all i need to do was go out and find a guy how could weild the two diff's together and have two wheels turning at all times what are the negatives and positives to doing that also this is my frist day on 240.org and i think me and this web site are going o get along great!!!!!

mr.s14 out

[KFL]

poscheap, effective (locks on/off switch)

cons noisy(If DD sounds cracking get annoying, U turns,Jug Handles ), wear down tires(a tad more so than lsd so I'm told,)If your into drifting and on a budget its the way to go.

These guys have a nice weld up to ver 4 now I believe talk to Luke..http://www.shockdrifting.com/store/

[redtop91]

pwns you: This allows for no difference of speed between the left and right wheels the differential is attached to, and may hop and screech during low speed parking maneuvers. Welded differentials may have a low longevity due to poor welding, however a decently welded differential should be fairly reliable. The welded differential aids in drifting because it allows both of the wheels to spin in a corner, instead of just the inside wheel. Many people claim they like welded differentials better than LSDs, however it is up to personal preference.

Edit: First, you do not want to try to run a welded diff on the street. However, the race track is a different matter. Contrary to some opinions a properly welded diff is nearly bulletproof. I have heard of many welds with zero failures. In all cases the welding was simply insufficient and/or of poor quality. The welding must be done outside of the case and the bearings should be replaced. The part must be preheated and should be TIG welded. A welded diff is inexpensive and low maintenance. Because a welded diff is a no slip unit it can cause understeer or push on slow or medium speed corners. On simple 90 degreecorners this is not much of a problem but on low/medium speed sweepers it’s definitely noticeable. For this reason a welded diff is usually not the best choice for autocross. On most road racing courses, a welded diff is not much of a handicap. Drivers usually say it takes some getting used to but end up liking the positive feel. I should say that welded diffs are strictly amateur stuff. No “professional” race teams use them.

[mr. s14]

thanks for the info

[redtop91]

NP BTW how is Rialto lately? I used to go to Eisenhower High before I moved to OK. Dont ask why

[mr. s14]

its good man i found a big *** drift parking lot man that no one parks in and so im in heaven and cops dont mind because im not on the street i had one cop come up to me and give me some pointers on drifting man blow me away i thought he was coming to shut me down man
Modified by mr. s14 at 12:41 PM 12/25/2006

[Kittychubbs]

Thats really cool!! rialto is close from me.I live in Victorville cops here..are a different story they are poor (jk) so they gotta give tickets.

So then the welded diff is good for a once in a while driven car, and when u have a small budget hmmmmm lets see: I have a hachi86 i dont really drive, do you guys know where i can get the diff welded? let me know i will appreciate it

I have a VLSD from a 180 to install in my 240 do you guys have any recomendations.

[Ohsoclean240]

i have a welded diff in my car... i daily drive it every day. its not that bad.. with the right sized tires the wheels dont hop.. when i had 245's the car would skip and jump but with the 265's and 275's the car just turns.

[Kittychubbs]

can u give us sum advice how you welded your open diff.steps to be taken to do it right way thanx man

[mr. s14]

kittychubbs if your that close im looking for a parson to pratice with i hate drifting by myself u should come down and drift with me some time ok

[Kittychubbs]

Ahhh thank you for the invite Mr14!!!actually im ahh 45 mins away I used to work in fontan Target DCOh I have a friend dat works in a shop Honda connection in Rialto!

he actually has an S14 with SR .... It be weird if it was u lol

well he was goin to sell me a 5spd cressida but SOLD it to sumother guy ahhhh I was saving!!! LOL man I wish i had that cressida!!!

but thanx man for the invite i will be more than happy to join u sumtime ps: do u go Mount baldy still? dday in CAspeedway??