FLYNAVY

Over on the E55 forum, there was a discussion about aftermarket LSD's, and was wondering if the Kleemann diff would work for our cars too? (or if they make something similar for the 202). Anyone done this mod?

2QUIK4U

Yes, Kleemann makes it for your car, cost is 2300.

Currently, Evosport is working something out with Quaife (best manufacturer of LSDs) to manufacture an LSD for the C55/C32. It should fit the C43 as well. Call Vadim at evosport for more info. They should be ready for delivery within the next couple of months.

FLYNAVY

awesome....may have to look into the Quaife....just out of curiousity, why is theirs the preffered model? (vs Kleemann)

2QUIK4U

I wouldn't necessarily say that Quaife's is preferred, given that it does not exist yet for our cars. However, they specialize in making differentials and they have been doing it successfully for many years. They also have a patented ATB technology (http://www.quaifeamerica.com/) which apparenlty works very well. I am sure the Kleemann unit is great, I have only heard/read positive things about it. However, Kleemann offers an LSD along with many other products. Whereas Quiafe is specifically focused on differentials and transmissions.

Additionally, the Quaife unit should be quite a bit cheaper than the Kleemann LSD. Current estimates are around 1200-1400. Should be available around January. See the following thread for more info: https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/110488-quaife-lsd-c55.html

As a note, you would be surprised how many questions can be answered by using the search function.

FLYNAVY

thanks for the info/link and my bad about not searching first

speedybenz

I have the Kleemann LSD in my C43, 1999. It works great and you don't feel it kick in or any of that. It just gives you much more traction. Wet weather driving is a ton nicer with the LSD.

Jeff

FLYNAVY

so what ratio is the Kleeman unit? I guess it wouldn't hurt to get a little extra "off-the line" performance if I'm gonna be spending the $$ anyways.

trust068

does my 95 C36 came with LSD standard? or it is open differential?

e320newbie

is LDS traction control?

FLYNAVY

not exactly, although I guess it sort of performs some of the same functions. Plenty of cars w/ traction control do not have LSD

E43

An LSD is not traction control per se, but it does aid in traction. An LSD is a mechanical device in the differential that distributes power to the wheel that has the most grip. Mercedes Benz traction control is an electrical device that applies the brakes to a wheel that is slipping or losing traction. In my opinion, an LSD would give you better performance and handling.

e320newbie

how do i find out if my car has one?

FLYNAVY

unless someone has modded it, you don't....group buy maybe

e320newbie

if i get 1,,, what will she do for me? i have trac control does that matter?

E43

As I mentioned earlier, the traction control applies the brakes to stop wheel spin. This is fine during normal driving situations, but it is not the fastest way around the track or down the strip. If you are a performance oriented driver, you probably want the LSD because it will improve your times down the strip by .1 or .2 seconds, and it should also provide you with better control and traction around corners.