C63 LSD Wave/Quaife Opinion Needed!
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C63 LSD Wave/Quaife Opinion Needed!
Hey so, im finally nearing my final stages of upgrades before i head to the big boy club and start playing with a supercharger.. im just curious how i would benefit from an LSD would it be worth it if i wont track the car? as im pretty much thinking of the car being a daily driver - run it in drags once in a while. Cheers!
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I realised I needed an LSD during the test drive.
MB really cut the corners by not adding a LSD stock. You want to add a SC on top of the already massive amount of torque? You definitely need a LSD.
MB really cut the corners by not adding a LSD stock. You want to add a SC on top of the already massive amount of torque? You definitely need a LSD.
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The LSD would make a night a day difference in terms of power delivery and both tires hooking up. I have no idea what Mercedes was smoking with having this car, with an open differential. I wouldn't even want to imagine this car with blower and no LSD.
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Wavetrac has changed my C63. I now have traction in most situations whereas beforehand it was just so easy to break traction. Best money I have spent on the C63.
A disgrace that a top quality LSD is not standard factory fitment.
A disgrace that a top quality LSD is not standard factory fitment.
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In the same boat as c63beast. In the opinions of everyone here what is the best LSD option. I understand that both Quaife and Wavetrac have different technologies behind their gearing but I'm not proficient enough in the technology to know which is "better" or what the pro/cons of each are.
Its a stretch, but anyone out there know??
Its a stretch, but anyone out there know??
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In the same boat as c63beast. In the opinions of everyone here what is the best LSD option. I understand that both Quaife and Wavetrac have different technologies behind their gearing but I'm not proficient enough in the technology to know which is "better" or what the pro/cons of each are.
Its a stretch, but anyone out there know??
Its a stretch, but anyone out there know??
Both have smal advantages/disadvantages which offset
When you lift a wheel with the quaife supposedly you lose drive to the other
With the wavetrac you will still apportion some to the wheel with traction
6 of one 1/2 dozen of the othrr
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Who cares if it doesn't come factory in a C-Class ...now if the E63 didn't have that I'd be kinda concerned, but we're basically driving a entry level AMG with a big motor..we're kinda lucky we have what we have for the price you can buy one for...
Anyways i had OEM LSD and now wavetrac and the wavetrac is a lot more "tight" ..the OEM felt sloppy before anyways so MB kinda did you a favour by not putting it in..saves you $$ when you get a wavetrac put in
Anyways i had OEM LSD and now wavetrac and the wavetrac is a lot more "tight" ..the OEM felt sloppy before anyways so MB kinda did you a favour by not putting it in..saves you $$ when you get a wavetrac put in
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I mean, are we though? It's an AMG that has been totally overhauled from the typical C-Class. Besides that body and maybe some interior pieces, the two cars have nearly nothing in common.
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I sell special priced wavetracs to members and they all tell me it makes a world of difference. Unfortunately we can no longer get the Quaife because it is exclusive to one dealer in the UK. Send me a pm if you are interested in the wavetrac.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-wavetrac.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-wavetrac.html
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I sell special priced wavetracs to members and they all tell me it makes a world of difference. Unfortunately we can no longer get the Quaife because it is exclusive to one dealer in the UK. Send me a pm if you are interested in the wavetrac.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-wavetrac.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-wavetrac.html
I've been into old GM rear ends and can't see this being much different.
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Unfortunately, Wavetrac does not have any installation guides just because it is a direct replacement.
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Who cares if it doesn't come factory in a C-Class ...now if the E63 didn't have that I'd be kinda concerned, but we're basically driving a entry level AMG with a big motor..we're kinda lucky we have what we have for the price you can buy one for...
Anyways i had OEM LSD and now wavetrac and the wavetrac is a lot more "tight" ..the OEM felt sloppy before anyways so MB kinda did you a favour by not putting it in..saves you $$ when you get a wavetrac put in
Anyways i had OEM LSD and now wavetrac and the wavetrac is a lot more "tight" ..the OEM felt sloppy before anyways so MB kinda did you a favour by not putting it in..saves you $$ when you get a wavetrac put in
Technically the c63 needs it more
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I sell special priced wavetracs to members and they all tell me it makes a world of difference. Unfortunately we can no longer get the Quaife because it is exclusive to one dealer in the UK. Send me a pm if you are interested in the wavetrac.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-wavetrac.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-wavetrac.html
I'm definitely getting a wavetrac soon, just doing a bit of research on the forums and i've seen the majority with wavetrac + theres always people saying it actually does a make a difference. Looking forward to the install soonish!
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Apparently a time consuming exercise as so much stuff to disconnect/connect.
Only issue of any significance is that on some vehicles the Wavetrac will just touch the housing cover - minimal machining required or just use the angle grinder. Not something that will stop a do it yourself - just be mindful of the clearance and if necessary machine/grind a little off.