LSD
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 163
Likes: 8
2011 E63 AMG
LSD
After installing supercharger my car tail is bobbing when accelerate even in straight line on the highway. Would LSD cure this problem? Or its only beneficial for track use (accelerate in turns)?
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 690
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
2021 Taycan Turbo, 2018 Radical SR3, 2021 Lincoln Aviator
The LSD is good for both track and straight line.
Keep in mind the tail will still slide but you will have power and control instead of not having any.
Get OS Giken or Quaife depending on your budget.
Keep in mind the tail will still slide but you will have power and control instead of not having any.
Get OS Giken or Quaife depending on your budget.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,493
Likes: 3
MB
Do you think there is a noticable difference in offered performance between the two options you mentioned above?
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 690
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
2021 Taycan Turbo, 2018 Radical SR3, 2021 Lincoln Aviator
Since I don't have hard facts (didn't try quaife), from the comparative reviews I read: the difference in lap times between no LSD VS Quaife VS Os Giken is the same between each. So there is as much difference between no lsd and quaife then quaife and os giken.
In a straight line I don't really know how much of a difference. The shop who installed the differential said most drift guys use quaife and most track guys use os giken.
If you take a 2 minute track, you'll probably shave off 2-3 seconds per lap with a quaife and about 5 seconds with os giken. Sounds about right with my experience.
In a straight line I don't really know how much of a difference. The shop who installed the differential said most drift guys use quaife and most track guys use os giken.
If you take a 2 minute track, you'll probably shave off 2-3 seconds per lap with a quaife and about 5 seconds with os giken. Sounds about right with my experience.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,493
Likes: 3
MB
Since I don't have hard facts (didn't try quaife), from the comparative reviews I read: the difference in lap times between no LSD VS Quaife VS Os Giken is the same between each. So there is as much difference between no lsd and quaife then quaife and os giken.
In a straight line I don't really know how much of a difference. The shop who installed the differential said most drift guys use quaife and most track guys use os giken.
If you take a 2 minute track, you'll probably shave off 2-3 seconds per lap with a quaife and about 5 seconds with os giken. Sounds about right with my experience.
In a straight line I don't really know how much of a difference. The shop who installed the differential said most drift guys use quaife and most track guys use os giken.
If you take a 2 minute track, you'll probably shave off 2-3 seconds per lap with a quaife and about 5 seconds with os giken. Sounds about right with my experience.
I know you're approximating, but with what do you attribute the difference in lap times between the Quaife and OS Giken? Does it have to do with effecting corrective lock at different rates? Or is that they have a different percentage of lock capabilities?
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 690
Likes: 1
From: Montreal, Canada
2021 Taycan Turbo, 2018 Radical SR3, 2021 Lincoln Aviator
The only explanation for faster lap times I have would be more effective locking on the OS Giken one and ability to lock 100% when exiting turns. This means the car will still push forward exiting out and provide more consistent acceleration out each turn.
I guess they keyword is here is consistency. When you can run consistent hot laps, you can get way ahead.
See it as Quaife allows control maintaining high speed thru a corner while the os giken allows better acceleration thru a corner. Both kind of serve different purposes.
The big advantage is that one of the weaknesses of the C63 is exiting out of corners and putting down all that power ASAP. The C63 is heavy so you really want to minimize the amount of time you spend turning at 100%.
I guess they keyword is here is consistency. When you can run consistent hot laps, you can get way ahead.
See it as Quaife allows control maintaining high speed thru a corner while the os giken allows better acceleration thru a corner. Both kind of serve different purposes.
The big advantage is that one of the weaknesses of the C63 is exiting out of corners and putting down all that power ASAP. The C63 is heavy so you really want to minimize the amount of time you spend turning at 100%.
Last edited by chief63; Aug 22, 2011 at 04:24 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,493
Likes: 3
MB
The only explanation for faster lap times I have would be more effective locking on the OS Giken one and ability to lock 100% when exiting turns. This means the car will still push forward exiting out and provide more consistent acceleration out each turn.
I guess they keyword is here is consistency. When you can run consistent hot laps, you can get way ahead.
See it as Quaife allows control maintaining high speed thru a corner while the os giken allows better acceleration thru a corner. Both kind of serve different purposes.
The big advantage is that one of the weaknesses of the C63 is exiting out of corners and putting down all that power ASAP. The C63 is heavy so you really want to minimize the amount of time you spend turning at 100%.
I guess they keyword is here is consistency. When you can run consistent hot laps, you can get way ahead.
See it as Quaife allows control maintaining high speed thru a corner while the os giken allows better acceleration thru a corner. Both kind of serve different purposes.
The big advantage is that one of the weaknesses of the C63 is exiting out of corners and putting down all that power ASAP. The C63 is heavy so you really want to minimize the amount of time you spend turning at 100%.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
