Quaife LSD...
10-05-2017, 05:02 AM
#1
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Quaife LSD...
I keep reading about suggestions for Quaife LSD but not much info on it. Where can it be ordered and how much does it cost. What's the general difficulty/time/cost in this install? Is there any software/computer changes that need to be done once it's installed in a car that came without LSD?
10-05-2017, 01:42 PM
#3
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As mentioned above I would defiantly use the search function since there is a ton of information on this subject. But as I recently have had a quaife installed on my car I will shed some light on it. When it comes to any computer/software changes required it does not need anything done. I ordered my diff from ecs tuning. The level of difficult involved I would say is definitely advanced and I would almost defiantly have it installed professionally since it requires removing the whole diff housing from the car. It took my tech a full day to complete the work since it requires dropping the diff, removal of part of the exhaust and removal of one of the the axles. As for the cost that really depends on the shop and hourly rate on labor. I had my diff installed at my local MB dealer so it’s going to be more expensive then a non MB shop but it ran me around $1000 for labor. As for how the car feels after the instal I would have to say there is a difference in feel when it comes to how the car accelerated and handles. My car is also tuned so my review of how it feels may be different from a non tuned car but when accelerating hard from a roll you will defiantly feel the car pulling a lot harder. Now where you will really see the difference in feel is when it comes to driving the car hard around corners and the predictability of the car when the back does come lose. Basically the car now in my opinion feels a lot more stable and predictable. As you will read if you go through past threads on this topic the main consensus on the forum is the car really should have came from the factory with an LSD since without it you really are unable to utilize all the power the car has epically since the cars tires aren’t as wide as they should be.
link to the LSD https://www.ecstuning.com/b-quaife-p...al/qdf9v1~qfe/
link to the LSD https://www.ecstuning.com/b-quaife-p...al/qdf9v1~qfe/
10-06-2017, 02:16 AM
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Sir, I have over 300, do yourself a favor and use your eyes.
If you don't want to answer don't reply. I've done the searches and would prefer to start an intelligent back in forth convo with someone that would like to engage in one and help me out with specifics, like the fellow below you.
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10-06-2017, 02:18 AM
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As mentioned above I would defiantly use the search function since there is a ton of information on this subject. But as I recently have had a quaife installed on my car I will shed some light on it. When it comes to any computer/software changes required it does not need anything done. I ordered my diff from ecs tuning. The level of difficult involved I would say is definitely advanced and I would almost defiantly have it installed professionally since it requires removing the whole diff housing from the car. It took my tech a full day to complete the work since it requires dropping the diff, removal of part of the exhaust and removal of one of the the axles. As for the cost that really depends on the shop and hourly rate on labor. I had my diff installed at my local MB dealer so it’s going to be more expensive then a non MB shop but it ran me around $1000 for labor. As for how the car feels after the instal I would have to say there is a difference in feel when it comes to how the car accelerated and handles. My car is also tuned so my review of how it feels may be different from a non tuned car but when accelerating hard from a roll you will defiantly feel the car pulling a lot harder. Now where you will really see the difference in feel is when it comes to driving the car hard around corners and the predictability of the car when the back does come lose. Basically the car now in my opinion feels a lot more stable and predictable. As you will read if you go through past threads on this topic the main consensus on the forum is the car really should have came from the factory with an LSD since without it you really are unable to utilize all the power the car has epically since the cars tires aren’t as wide as they should be.
link to the LSD https://www.ecstuning.com/b-quaife-p...al/qdf9v1~qfe/
link to the LSD https://www.ecstuning.com/b-quaife-p...al/qdf9v1~qfe/
I appreciate the reply, I couldn't find a link to purchase one nor how much labor time was involved. What party of the exahust has to be removed? I have welded on straight pipes where the resonators were, hopefully that wouldn't get in the way? I assume that's too far forward though? My first hard corner today I was sure I needed one, ol peg leg burnout.
10-06-2017, 04:22 PM
#7
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You only need to remove the rear section of the exhaust.
Make sure to check the correct preload on the diff once it is installed.
You can also use the Wavetrac lsd.
Make sure to check the correct preload on the diff once it is installed.
You can also use the Wavetrac lsd.
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10-06-2017, 09:07 PM
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I keep reading about suggestions for Quaife LSD but not much info on it. Where can it be ordered and how much does it cost. What's the general difficulty/time/cost in this install? Is there any software/computer changes that need to be done once it's installed in a car that came without LSD?
For difficulty, it's a "simple" swap. You need to open the rear pumpkin obviously to swap the diffs, but there is no cutting or welding (unlike for example an e90 BMW). Quaife also doesn't need any maintenance unlike clutch type LSDs.
No software or computer changes needed, this is strictly mechanical with no electronics attached.
10-07-2017, 07:22 AM
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https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ghlight=Quaife
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ghlight=Quaife
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ghlight=Quaife
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ghlight=Quaife
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ghlight=Quaife
This below install DIY link is posted in about 4 of the Quaife threads found in the search I did. Install costs in one or two of the threads above.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...e-install.html
Hope this helps brah. Maybe my search is different than yours or something...
10-07-2017, 08:00 AM
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10-09-2017, 07:06 AM
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10-09-2017, 03:58 PM
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Won't happen again though.
10-10-2017, 07:32 AM
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All of them are lazy, Id say about 80% of new posts have the topic already discussed numerous times in other threads which can come up with loads of different keywords to make it even easier to find. He even admits like you said he needed a quick answer and couldn’t be bothered to search. It makes it worse cause it’s actually quicker to seach and find the answer than wait for people to reply.
10-11-2017, 05:16 PM
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All of them are lazy, Id say about 80% of new posts have the topic already discussed numerous times in other threads which can come up with loads of different keywords to make it even easier to find. He even admits like you said he needed a quick answer and couldn’t be bothered to search. It makes it worse cause it’s actually quicker to seach and find the answer than wait for people to reply.
10-11-2017, 08:59 PM
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10-12-2017, 07:02 AM
#18
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When I search i tend to not find all the threads and find even less on the particular answers I'm looking for. I hadn't found any threads on where to buy and if I need software tuning. I'm not exactly sure what new threads you expect to be made on a car that came out tune years ago but if you don't want to reply then don't (not directed at you in particular).
10-12-2017, 09:50 AM
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All of them are lazy, Id say about 80% of new posts have the topic already discussed numerous times in other threads which can come up with loads of different keywords to make it even easier to find. He even admits like you said he needed a quick answer and couldn’t be bothered to search. It makes it worse cause it’s actually quicker to seach and find the answer than wait for people to reply.
50% of the search terms I put in give me the phone book. Usually because of auto-signatures, haha.
25% of more specific terms gives me answers from 5-8 years ago
the final 25% is mostly accurate if I dig.
Another point I've thought about is the new traffic... I've seen message boards die without new traffic/posts. If I don't find an applicable result in the first page of a search, I have to figure that it's not currently a popular enough "issue" for me to avoid making a new post.
10-13-2017, 03:59 AM
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As above loads of threads come up answering all your questions that you have asked, people reply because your asking questions that have been asked numerous times and using the search brings them all up! You can also search using google too by putting in what your searching for then mbworld after it and it brings them all up individually.
However, sadly if I haven't found what I'm looking for, bumping an old thread to extend the convo into more specifics seems make people shed tears just as much.
