I wasn't sure whether this should go in this forum or the technical forum. Do either the MC or MCS have limited slip differential or are they just standard axles? I didn't see anything on the specs on the Mini website.

 

According to the dealer literature, traction control is standard on the MCS and is part of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) option package for the MC.

 

Santa, thanks for the info but traction control isn't the same thing as limited slip differential. Traction control basically has a sensor that limits the amount of gas and even applies the brakes on a slipping tire. But only ONE tire will spin. Not to get into too much detail, but limited slip differential has a spring pack and clutches in addition to the standard differntial. Basically when one tire starts spinning faster than the other, the torque that is required to overpower the clutches will be applied to the other wheel as well (ie, both tires will then move). Best way to test this, is if one front tire is on ice and the other front tire is on pavement, will both tires get power.? If the tire on the ice just spins and spins and you don't move forward, then you don't have limited slip. Or if you are doing a burnout from a stop, do you see black marks from both front tires or just one? I don't see limited slip on too many front wheel drive cars, that's why I asked. I was just curious.

 

Check MiniMania's site ... they have LSD's available.

 

futuremini,
Neither the COOPER or COOPER S have an LSD. Quaife now has one available for the COOPER S and one of our sponsors, MINI Madness, is carrying it. You can find additional information here

Mark

 

8Ball, So LSD (geez that sounds bad) is not standard on the Coopers?

 

Thanks for the info, guys!

Minimania offers a 4.54 LSD?!!! wow!

 

Be aware that the Mini Mania LSD is for the COOPER only. If you are interested in this unit be sure to contact them for additional information as I'm not sure who developed this unit.

Mark

 

i think min maddness is offering the quaife for around $1,100, but the install has been rumored to be another $1,500.

quaife has indicated they will be releasing the lsd in late october; check out their website and give them a call.