R56 Factory LSD a must have option in a R56?
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Factory LSD a must have option in a R56?
So I'm new here and trying to figure out if a factory LSD is a must have for a R56. I've been lurking on NAM for quite some time narrowing down what I want in a R56. I know the factory is only 30% from 2007-2009 models (2010+ got eLSD), and aftermarket ones are better but they cost a lot of $$$$$ (seems to be about 1500-2000 for parts and install if you're lucky). Because of the after market cost, I need some advice about getting a r56 (or R55) with the Factory LSD.
I found a R56 2009 in my price range that has the factory LSD and Aero kit. I could find one without the LSD for less. I plan on using the car for an occasional track visits throughout the year but not as a dedicated track car. Is it a must have option for me? Is DTC just fine? Or is a car with neither going to suite me?
Somebody point me in the right direction
I found a R56 2009 in my price range that has the factory LSD and Aero kit. I could find one without the LSD for less. I plan on using the car for an occasional track visits throughout the year but not as a dedicated track car. Is it a must have option for me? Is DTC just fine? Or is a car with neither going to suite me?
Somebody point me in the right direction
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Finding a used MINI with the factory LSD is kinda rare as most dealers didn't push it, and mostly enthusiasts would be the one to special order it.
If you are going to use it for track use the LSD will be nice to have even if it isn't as good as a quaife or Giken. We found the stock LSD to drop our lap time about 1.5 sec a lap. So it won't hurt.
Another bonus to getting one with it is that if you upgrade later you often can sell the OE one for about $500 when you take it out.
With either car have it inspected before you buy.
If you are going to use it for track use the LSD will be nice to have even if it isn't as good as a quaife or Giken. We found the stock LSD to drop our lap time about 1.5 sec a lap. So it won't hurt.
Another bonus to getting one with it is that if you upgrade later you often can sell the OE one for about $500 when you take it out.
With either car have it inspected before you buy.
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The DTC (and eLSD) like what is on our 2010 fJCW is really only good for heating up brake pads. It's not quick enough to react to changes in direction in an auto-x environment and it will just heat up the front brakes really bad at the track. Putting a quaife in really transformed the car. I'd highly recommend it. However, since it's only an occasional track toy I'm not sure I'd kill myself trying to find one with an OEM LSD. I'd be more worried about getting something newer with less miles on it.
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depends what you're using it for, what kind of classing you're going for etc. aftermarket diffs may push you in a class you don't want to be in. i'd find one with a stock mechanical if you can. if you're looking for elsd over mechanical from the factory, i'd say it's still better than not having it
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cool ,thanks for the tip,,, how does the LS diff code show up? There are some things listed in German that I cannot read.
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