How do you know if you have a LSD? I have 05 cooper S manual trans.

 

02 R53 never came with an LSD. MINI didn't offer the LSD option till 2005. So unless it was added an 02 wouldn't have it.

 

My bad I meant a 2005.

 

Do both tires spin if you do a burn out lol. No but seriously if you goose it off the line and only one spins you don't have a limited slip or its worn out

 

Run the VIN in the link below. You are looking for option 2TA. If you have it, you have one of the very few.

If you have torque steer, you do not have LSD.

https://www.bmwvin.com/

 

Not necessarily on the torque steer, that can come from the motor twisting on the mounts which will change the relation of the axles versus the steering linkage slightly.

 

My 06 has it ....

 

Talk to somebody that has LSD and torque steer. Does not matter what Gen Mini. I believe it comes down to basic physics and how a gyroscope works. If you are in a turn and only the weighted wheel pulls then the car wants to follow that wheel in a straight line. With LSD the force is distributed a little more evenly across the front.

 

Mine says diff lock 25% ???

 

The 2TA option code is the LSD that is a 25% lock

 

Bummer I don't see anything on the vin check.

 

Its hard to tell with the snow and ice.

 

The 06 R53 JCWs and the 06-08 R52 JCWs had the LSD as part of the JCW Package. I was reading an article on late 80 Porsches and the writer lamented that LSD was an option that most did not have.

The Germans are good at making the options you really want expensive.

 

I was only wondering if it had a LSD because the original owner lived in Montana. No big deal if it doesn't.

 

Not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing, but it's still all down to physics, the fact that we have unequal length axels contributes to torque steer even with an lsd.
Yes an lsd can minimize torque steer but does not eliminate it.
It may be reduced enough that some people might not notice it but it is not a good indication of whether or not you have one.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/po...rs-105569.html

 

[QUOTE=X757XVeritas;4273214]Not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing, but it's still all down to physics, the fact that we have unequal length axels contributes to torque steer even with an lsd.
Yes an lsd can minimize torque steer but does not eliminate it.
It may be reduced enough that some people might not notice it but it is not a good indication of whether or not you have one.

My JCW has the LSD and my R53 did not. It is a Night and Day difference. You can check some of other JCW Gen forums and you will see the similar discussions. If you have LSD you know what I am talking about.

 

Ah ok cool.

 

Where are you guys finding the option codes at?

 

I entered my vin on the link above that was posted. It gave me a break down of the car.