to Quaife or not to Quaife
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CLK55 '05 CLK320 '02
to Quaife or not to Quaife
Well I have been trying to find out more information about LSDs and the difference between them. so far I am debating if I should get the Quaife or Kleemann LSD. I also have been trying to find out what differences are there between them but so far I can't find enough information that compares between them 
thoughts?
thoughts?
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It's definately worth added a LSD. You may think motorsport/performance driving but I found the biggest benefit was in wet weather and slipperly roads when cornering.
The Quaife LSD is one of the best out there. It's is a gear based unit (torsion type). Basicly it can provide upto 100% lockup (maximum traction), requires no special maintainence and the only way you would know you have it is by gained traction. It's NOT noisy and doesn't shudder.
The Kleemann LSD is basicly 2 spring loaded plates forcing against the spider gears in the diff. It wears, requires frequient oil changes and only provides upto 40% lockup. It's good if you have no other option for you car such as the C43's.
I would spend the extra and get the Quaife.
The Quaife LSD is one of the best out there. It's is a gear based unit (torsion type). Basicly it can provide upto 100% lockup (maximum traction), requires no special maintainence and the only way you would know you have it is by gained traction. It's NOT noisy and doesn't shudder.
The Kleemann LSD is basicly 2 spring loaded plates forcing against the spider gears in the diff. It wears, requires frequient oil changes and only provides upto 40% lockup. It's good if you have no other option for you car such as the C43's.
I would spend the extra and get the Quaife.
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I have a Quaife in my CLK55 and my SL55 and can recommend as well worth the money.
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I've got the Quaife in my CLK55 and I agree with above comments.
Can't really tell it was installed, except when you accel from a start around a bend you can feel the power transfer between tires catching grip.
I'll be able to comment more as I make some more power..... I've only got simple bolt ons now.
Prices are dropping on this LSD's now as they are phased out and the new stuff is en vogue......
Can't really tell it was installed, except when you accel from a start around a bend you can feel the power transfer between tires catching grip.
I'll be able to comment more as I make some more power..... I've only got simple bolt ons now.
Prices are dropping on this LSD's now as they are phased out and the new stuff is en vogue......
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It's definately worth added a LSD. You may think motorsport/performance driving but I found the biggest benefit was in wet weather and slipperly roads when cornering.
The Quaife LSD is one of the best out there. It's is a gear based unit (torsion type). Basicly it can provide upto 100% lockup (maximum traction), requires no special maintainence and the only way you would know you have it is by gained traction. It's NOT noisy and doesn't shudder.
The Kleemann LSD is basicly 2 spring loaded plates forcing against the spider gears in the diff. It wears, requires frequient oil changes and only provides upto 40% lockup. It's good if you have no other option for you car such as the C43's.
I would spend the extra and get the Quaife.
The Quaife LSD is one of the best out there. It's is a gear based unit (torsion type). Basicly it can provide upto 100% lockup (maximum traction), requires no special maintainence and the only way you would know you have it is by gained traction. It's NOT noisy and doesn't shudder.
The Kleemann LSD is basicly 2 spring loaded plates forcing against the spider gears in the diff. It wears, requires frequient oil changes and only provides upto 40% lockup. It's good if you have no other option for you car such as the C43's.
I would spend the extra and get the Quaife.
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Originally Posted by buffyclk500
do they make 1 4 a clk500
Quaife don't, but try Kleemann, phatom grip (cheaper version of Kleemann) or drexler motorsport (german company).
The clk500 differential should be the same as the 55. It is pretty easy to look up the differential and carrier in the epc and see if it is the same. I worked on a 2004 clk500 the other day that had the large diff in it. I have not checked but I would be about 99% on the qdf7v fitting.
Originally Posted by buffyclk500
do they make 1 4 a clk500
Quaife don't, but try Kleemann, phatom grip (cheaper version of Kleemann) or drexler motorsport (german company).
The clk500 differential should be the same as the 55. It is pretty easy to look up the differential and carrier in the epc and see if it is the same. I worked on a 2004 clk500 the other day that had the large diff in it. I have not checked but I would be about 99% on the qdf7v fitting.
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