Will a LSD help me in these situations?
07-19-2013, 11:48 PM
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Will a LSD help me in these situations?
I've owned 2 C63's without LSD so I don't know what I may be missing. And I'm looking at some leftover 2013 E's with/without LSD.
Will an LSD help with traction off the line?
Also, every time I pull out of my work parking lot and take a L/R, it's a pretty steep slope and not the smoothest transition into the road. There's a little sharp angle where the road surface meets the driveway. So every time I pull out and turn, my traction control goes off and robs me of power. Occasionally I need to pull out fairly quickly and it just doesn't happen. Will an LSD help in that situation? Not the biggest problem as I just normally wait until I have plenty of space. Just curious.
Will an LSD help with traction off the line?
Also, every time I pull out of my work parking lot and take a L/R, it's a pretty steep slope and not the smoothest transition into the road. There's a little sharp angle where the road surface meets the driveway. So every time I pull out and turn, my traction control goes off and robs me of power. Occasionally I need to pull out fairly quickly and it just doesn't happen. Will an LSD help in that situation? Not the biggest problem as I just normally wait until I have plenty of space. Just curious.
07-20-2013, 08:44 AM
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I've owned 2 C63's without LSD so I don't know what I may be missing. And I'm looking at some leftover 2013 E's with/without LSD.
Will an LSD help with traction off the line?
Also, every time I pull out of my work parking lot and take a L/R, it's a pretty steep slope and not the smoothest transition into the road. There's a little sharp angle where the road surface meets the driveway. So every time I pull out and turn, my traction control goes off and robs me of power. Occasionally I need to pull out fairly quickly and it just doesn't happen. Will an LSD help in that situation? Not the biggest problem as I just normally wait until I have plenty of space. Just curious.
Will an LSD help with traction off the line?
Also, every time I pull out of my work parking lot and take a L/R, it's a pretty steep slope and not the smoothest transition into the road. There's a little sharp angle where the road surface meets the driveway. So every time I pull out and turn, my traction control goes off and robs me of power. Occasionally I need to pull out fairly quickly and it just doesn't happen. Will an LSD help in that situation? Not the biggest problem as I just normally wait until I have plenty of space. Just curious.
07-20-2013, 02:10 PM
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Last I drove a non lsd car was 1998. I just think it is a more confident drive. Remember that the traction control kicks in at loss of traction. LSD allows for traction control to not interfere a bit longer.
Because C63 has a virtual LSD on non LSD cars, lack of LSD is less pronounced, but the system does activates your brakes while turning to keep the spinning wheel in check.
Because C63 has a virtual LSD on non LSD cars, lack of LSD is less pronounced, but the system does activates your brakes while turning to keep the spinning wheel in check.
07-20-2013, 02:40 PM
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The LSD is a must-have option on these cars. Actually, it shouldn't really be an option, it should be standard.
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07-20-2013, 02:44 PM
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That is correct, although the "virtual" LSD is only going to prevent the car from slipping and/or burning up the inside tire. It won't help it accelerate any faster.
The LSD is a must-have option on these cars. Actually, it shouldn't really be an option, it should be standard.
The LSD is a must-have option on these cars. Actually, it shouldn't really be an option, it should be standard.
07-21-2013, 09:09 AM
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My car in non-LSD time was showing traction control light all the time and loosing power under acceleration.
Now, with LSD, in rare times, when traction is lost at the back, it still accelerate with sideways playing, which is fun.
Now, with LSD, in rare times, when traction is lost at the back, it still accelerate with sideways playing, which is fun.
