2008 Lancer LSD
Nov 28, 2007, 01:54 PM
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Moved to a new thread, since it was being discussed in the swaybar thread... Keep all LSD discussion here, please.
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What will the LSD do for the handling of the car? i thought all a LSD did was transfer power the the wheel with traction rather then spinning the one wheel out. what else does it do and will there be one for the CVT?
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What will the LSD do for the handling of the car? i thought all a LSD did was transfer power the the wheel with traction rather then spinning the one wheel out. what else does it do and will there be one for the CVT?
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Nov 29, 2007, 08:34 AM
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LSD will increase traction by linking the front wheels together. No more "one wheel burnout" problems. Also helps handling because when turning, it gives both wheels equal power.
No LSD for CVT - LSDs are only for manual transmissions.
No LSD for CVT - LSDs are only for manual transmissions.
Dec 6, 2007, 08:44 PM
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Sheep, I don't know that much about transmissions so humor me a little. Why can an LSD only work in a manual tranny? I've been curious about this ever since I picked up my GTS. I have some theories but I would rather keep them to myself to save face. 
Dec 7, 2007, 06:41 AM
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To be totally honest, I have no clue. My understanding of the inner workings of an automatic transmission is basically zero.
I've just learned over the years that LSDs only come in manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions have something called a torque converter. They do different things, but each one is only found on that type of transmission.
I even tried to hit Wikipedia to sound smart, but they don't explain it well enough for me.
I've just learned over the years that LSDs only come in manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions have something called a torque converter. They do different things, but each one is only found on that type of transmission.
I even tried to hit Wikipedia to sound smart, but they don't explain it well enough for me.
Dec 7, 2007, 08:14 AM
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To be totally honest, I have no clue. My understanding of the inner workings of an automatic transmission is basically zero.
I've just learned over the years that LSDs only come in manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions have something called a torque converter. They do different things, but each one is only found on that type of transmission.
I even tried to hit Wikipedia to sound smart, but they don't explain it well enough for me.
I've just learned over the years that LSDs only come in manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions have something called a torque converter. They do different things, but each one is only found on that type of transmission.
I even tried to hit Wikipedia to sound smart, but they don't explain it well enough for me.
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To be totally honest, I have no clue. My understanding of the inner workings of an automatic transmission is basically zero.
I've just learned over the years that LSDs only come in manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions have something called a torque converter. They do different things, but each one is only found on that type of transmission.
I even tried to hit Wikipedia to sound smart, but they don't explain it well enough for me.
I've just learned over the years that LSDs only come in manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions have something called a torque converter. They do different things, but each one is only found on that type of transmission.
I even tried to hit Wikipedia to sound smart, but they don't explain it well enough for me.
I don't know how hard it would be to put a LSD in a CVT I have not worked with too many of them, but since both the cvt and the manual have differentials I would imagine that you could put a LSD in ether one.
I would put a lower final dive in too for better acceleration, Our cars have fairly high gear ratios in them.
Dec 8, 2007, 03:09 PM
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A client of mine has a Lotus with the rear LSD...your imagination is the limit with that car when it comes to handling...it NEVER loses the road and easily out turns a Lotus without the LSD.
Dec 8, 2007, 10:00 PM
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No company has an '08 Lancer LSD available yet, so for now your answer is no. And don't sweat being lost...I'm sure a bunch of people have the same questions you do...so never be afraid to ask anything (as long as you do a search first).
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Dec 8, 2007, 11:51 PM
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i know what an LSD is…it’s just that with the moved thread and random posts, i was trying to figure out if some people already had them and what the deal was…lol
i would seriously consider investing in one if/when they were available…with the slippery icy roads i’m dealing with right now, it would be extra nice to have…
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I've been looking as well, the race car really needs one.
I was hoping they would put one on the Caliber turbo, but they didn't. Even if they did, while the engine blocks are the same, I'm not sure about the transmissions.
Maybe its time to start a cross-platform sticky for things like brake pads, engines, transmissions, diffs, etc. that are used among multiple makes and models.
For instance, time to order that 4B11 turbo exhaust manifold for a little xmas cheer...
I was hoping they would put one on the Caliber turbo, but they didn't. Even if they did, while the engine blocks are the same, I'm not sure about the transmissions.
Maybe its time to start a cross-platform sticky for things like brake pads, engines, transmissions, diffs, etc. that are used among multiple makes and models.
For instance, time to order that 4B11 turbo exhaust manifold for a little xmas cheer...