So what is the final word on limited slip differential?
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So what is the final word on limited slip differential?
When I first learned of the car, the idea of driving so much hp/torque, rear wheels only, and no LSD sounded odd to me. Initial thought was that I would never buy the car without it. Now that there is starting to be some inventory build up, in colors I like, at better prices, etc. I am getting tempted to just pick up one without the PP and forget the LSD.
Can some owners chime in that do NOT have the PP/LSD... in bumpy or wet condititions, have you found yourself white knuckled because of handling/grip problems, etc.?
Normally I wouldnt worry about LSD except for the track, but with SO much power to those back wheels....
Can some owners chime in that do NOT have the PP/LSD... in bumpy or wet condititions, have you found yourself white knuckled because of handling/grip problems, etc.?
Normally I wouldnt worry about LSD except for the track, but with SO much power to those back wheels....
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When I first learned of the car, the idea of driving so much hp/torque, rear wheels only, and no LSD sounded odd to me. Initial thought was that I would never buy the car without it. Now that there is starting to be some inventory build up, in colors I like, at better prices, etc. I am getting tempted to just pick up one without the PP and forget the LSD.
Can some owners chime in that do NOT have the PP/LSD... in bumpy or wet condititions, have you found yourself white knuckled because of handling/grip problems, etc.?
Normally I wouldnt worry about LSD except for the track, but with SO much power to those back wheels....
Can some owners chime in that do NOT have the PP/LSD... in bumpy or wet condititions, have you found yourself white knuckled because of handling/grip problems, etc.?
Normally I wouldnt worry about LSD except for the track, but with SO much power to those back wheels....
yea i no that the gtimes is not accurate by 1 tenth sec for does ppl who ganna question it
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i dont have pp on my car and i have a 08 so i dont have lsd. but when straight take off if i floor it my car will spin 1st 2nd and 3rd thats with 255 in the rear and both tires spining. now i put 275 in the rear that car is a beast of line. with 255 in the rear i would run 0-60 in 4.05 to 4.20 on my g-times with 275 in the rear i run 0-60 3.82 to 3.99 with good take off.
Thanks in advance for any information.
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For street racers or posers it really is semantics.
How many people time posers?
Put it on a track and then timing becomes interesting.
How many people track a C63...tell me ..I have not seen any?
You get more performance out of a 3 day Skip Barber course than you ever will with ecu, lsd and all the other MOD's total BS driven by the tuners!
How many people time posers?
Put it on a track and then timing becomes interesting.
How many people track a C63...tell me ..I have not seen any?
You get more performance out of a 3 day Skip Barber course than you ever will with ecu, lsd and all the other MOD's total BS driven by the tuners!
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Just so you know I wasn't directing my last post at yours, just making a general statement.
I haven't driven non LSD equipped C63 so I can't really comment on how they launch on the street. I do know that even with the LSD I got signficant wheelspin at WOT from a dig unless I rolled into the throttle. Now with the Nittos (285/35 DRs) outback I can brake stall to 1800rpm without spinning; this is without dropping the pressure and heating the DRs either.
I haven't driven non LSD equipped C63 so I can't really comment on how they launch on the street. I do know that even with the LSD I got signficant wheelspin at WOT from a dig unless I rolled into the throttle. Now with the Nittos (285/35 DRs) outback I can brake stall to 1800rpm without spinning; this is without dropping the pressure and heating the DRs either.
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Hopefully I'll have the P30 suspension and brakes on by then...
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I think we should clarify between racing on a "track" and a "drag" strip in posts.
Two completely different worlds!
10 or 12 seconds on a straight "***** to the wall" drag strip versus 30 minutes, 60 minutes on a road course. Not really comparable!
Two completely different worlds!
10 or 12 seconds on a straight "***** to the wall" drag strip versus 30 minutes, 60 minutes on a road course. Not really comparable!
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Not really comparable, but the LSD is necessary at both venues so it doesn't really matter.
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ediffs are better than nothing but still not as good as a traditional mech. LSD.
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Even with the ESP off, that little blinking light will come on, because the e-diff CAN NOT keep up. If you do ANY tracking, or even just drive spiritly on the street, you TRUELY WANT/NEED a REAL LSD.
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Glad I waited!
Just so you know I wasn't directing my last post at yours, just making a general statement.
I haven't driven non LSD equipped C63 so I can't really comment on how they launch on the street. I do know that even with the LSD I got signficant wheelspin at WOT from a dig unless I rolled into the throttle. Now with the Nittos (285/35 DRs) outback I can brake stall to 1800rpm without spinning; this is without dropping the pressure and heating the DRs either.
I haven't driven non LSD equipped C63 so I can't really comment on how they launch on the street. I do know that even with the LSD I got signficant wheelspin at WOT from a dig unless I rolled into the throttle. Now with the Nittos (285/35 DRs) outback I can brake stall to 1800rpm without spinning; this is without dropping the pressure and heating the DRs either.
Have you heard anything about a DCT transmission in the future for the C63?
That would definitely be on my list of options!!
I ordered White before but I will order Black next time (Black really looks great in person)
Regards
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Andy: I cancelled my C63 order that I had placed. I did not have the PP P30 package on it. I will definitely order the P30 when I order the C63 next year.
Have you heard anything about a DCT transmission in the future for the C63?
That would definitely be on my list of options!!
I ordered White before but I will order Black next time (Black really looks great in person)
Regards
Have you heard anything about a DCT transmission in the future for the C63?
That would definitely be on my list of options!!
I ordered White before but I will order Black next time (Black really looks great in person)
Regards
You see now...Some people are starting to get smart on this tread even with colors. 
