I have been searching to see if anyone has installed the Ford Focus SVT LSD in their R56 MCS but can't find any posts. Is there anyone out there made this change to their Gen 2 MINI?
What has been your experience?

I have come across a couple of threads about installing the Ford Focus SVT LSD in the R53 MCSs, so it seems like it is doable in the R56:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...lling-lsd.html

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...n-track-2.html
post #35

In this post "DanSeals" say "a cheap durable LSD that fits the R53 is the ford focus SVT LSD
http://fordracingparts123.com/drivel...FeJcMgod1WYAuA
It's a thorsen type, so it has it's limitations.
Mine has been working great on and off track."

There is also discussion that this is the same basic unit that once was an option for the MINI. So it seems that it would be a worth while mod without going to the clutch style LSD. I have seen the posts discussion the pros and cons of Quaife vs Giken and understand the differences. But, as others have said, this Ford option seems to be a great price alternative for a basically street car.

 

It would work and is comparable to the Quaife. The only real difference is the warranty. The quaife has a lifetime warranty but considering it's gear operation, the chance of failure is low.

 

Not to mention it's not actually that cheap. $818 isn't exactly a smoking value. i didn't pay much more for a Quaife.

 

I think I paid $860 for my Quaife. Installatin was more than the diff...lol

 

richardsperry - where did you get that deal? I am looking for one

 

I used that shopping tool called The Google...

 

Ah Snap!

 

How long ago did you get it for that price? quaife has raised the price steadily

 

Way Motors has the Quaife for $965...seems down there to me