To LSD or not to LSD

kenneth · 10-24-2008, 12:12 PM

Can anyone comment on whether it would be better/worse for tracking?

Is it really a no-brainer?

Thanks!

leftcoastman · 10-24-2008, 01:00 PM

More important on some tracks than others. If you're getting tons of inside wheelspin on corner exit, then an LSD would help.

As your sig says though, focus on the driver. Spend that ~$3000 on more driving schools would be my advice.

kenneth · 10-24-2008, 01:16 PM

Leftcoastman thank you. You being an instructor, have you felt the need to do this mod?

leftcoastman · 10-24-2008, 01:47 PM

Yes.

kenneth · 10-24-2008, 02:00 PM

S4to335 · 10-24-2008, 02:15 PM

Unless you are tracking a ton...leftcoastman is beating me on the shear number of track days this year...an LSD is not needed. I think leftcoastman robbed a bank or something to afford all these track days.

I am an instructor..and I wish I had an LSD at Infineon raceway..there are 3-4 corners that it would have really helped in. As it is..I have to wait..and wait ..and wait..before I hit the throttle on turn exit. Gets annoying at times when I am playing with my fellow instructors in Stage 3 Audi S4s..where they have all wheels turning..and their exit speeds are way better than mine..since I have no LSD helping me.

HP Autosport · 10-24-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenneth

Leftcoastman thank you. You being an instructor, have you felt the need to do this mod?

Quaife ATB LSD is a great choice for the 335i!

S4to335 · 10-24-2008, 02:27 PM

And Harold is THE place to go if you want a Quaife LSD.

kenneth · 10-24-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks guys!

leftcoastman · 10-24-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

I think leftcoastman robbed a bank or something to afford all these track days.

Actually I prefer robbing liquor stores. Banks generally have all sorts of cameras and alarm systems. While liquor stores have them too, they are less sophisticated.

And I can pick up a handle of whiskey while I'm at it. Saves me a trip later.

Andrew@ET · 10-24-2008, 05:06 PM

lsd is the shit . you see some crazy shit on it

kenneth · 10-24-2008, 05:06 PM

On East Coast, instructors need only take care of their lodging and food, and of course their travelling expenses and gear! Same out West?

leftcoastman · 10-24-2008, 05:56 PM

-Tires last me 8 days: So about $100 a day
-Brakes last me about 5 days: So about $100 a day
-Gas is about $60 a day
-Lodging say $100 a day
-Food is $30 or so
-New underwear from riding with Mr. I-know-how-to-change-lanes-really-fast-on-the-405freeway-so-i-am-now-Schumaker.....about $15 or so.

Even with everything else covered, it ain't no cheap hobby!

nicknaz · 10-24-2008, 08:16 PM

Yes I think a LSD is a no brainer. AWD+big power+3LSD is even more of a no brainer.. (i am feeling like i should have gone for a STi/EVO instead of a 328 today)

kenneth · 10-24-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftcoastman

-Tires last me 8 days: So about $100 a day
-Brakes last me about 5 days: So about $100 a day
-Gas is about $60 a day
-Lodging say $100 a day
-Food is $30 or so
-New underwear from riding with Mr. I-know-how-to-change-lanes-really-fast-on-the-405freeway-so-i-am-now-Schumaker.....about $15 or so.

Even with everything else covered, it ain't no cheap hobby!

I like the underwear part, ha ha....Priceless! Brakes sounds steep though! Couldn't they be had for about $200 a set? such as cool carbons (have no knowledge of its performance though)?

leftcoastman · 10-25-2008, 01:04 AM

Unfortunately I'm going to be running fancy schmancy brakes where the pads are $$$.

Hawk HT10 for the stock calipers should be about $200 a set.

S4to335 · 10-25-2008, 01:07 AM

Are you finally gonna admit you went fancy schmancy?

O-cha · 10-25-2008, 02:35 AM

Where are you from?

kenneth · 10-25-2008, 12:14 PM

Who you asking?

O-cha · 10-25-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenneth

Who you asking?

You.

leftcoastman · 10-25-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S4to335

Are you finally gonna admit you went fancy schmancy?

Yes, you were right.

But don't get used to it!

kenneth · 10-25-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-cha

You.

Montreal

(The city that just lost the 2009 F1 Race, and working hard at getting it back)

10-24-2008, 12:12 PM	#1
kenneth Major General 125 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	To LSD or not to LSD Can anyone comment on whether it would be better/worse for tracking? Is it really a no-brainer? Thanks! __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	More important on some tracks than others. If you're getting tons of inside wheelspin on corner exit, then an LSD would help. As your sig says though, focus on the driver. Spend that ~$3000 on more driving schools would be my advice.
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kenneth Major General 125 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	Leftcoastman thank you. You being an instructor, have you felt the need to do this mod? __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	Yes.
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S4to335 Brigadier General 434 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	Unless you are tracking a ton...leftcoastman is beating me on the shear number of track days this year...an LSD is not needed. I think leftcoastman robbed a bank or something to afford all these track days. I am an instructor..and I wish I had an LSD at Infineon raceway..there are 3-4 corners that it would have really helped in. As it is..I have to wait..and wait ..and wait..before I hit the throttle on turn exit. Gets annoying at times when I am playing with my fellow instructors in Stage 3 Audi S4s..where they have all wheels turning..and their exit speeds are way better than mine..since I have no LSD helping me. __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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S4to335 Brigadier General 434 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	And Harold is THE place to go if you want a Quaife LSD. __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 181 Rep 4,038 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	lsd is the shit . you see some crazy shit on it
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leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	-Tires last me 8 days: So about $100 a day -Brakes last me about 5 days: So about $100 a day -Gas is about $60 a day -Lodging say $100 a day -Food is $30 or so -New underwear from riding with Mr. I-know-how-to-change-lanes-really-fast-on-the-405freeway-so-i-am-now-Schumaker.....about $15 or so. Even with everything else covered, it ain't no cheap hobby!
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Yes I think a LSD is a no brainer. AWD+big power+3LSD is even more of a no brainer.. (i am feeling like i should have gone for a STi/EVO instead of a 328 today)
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leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	Unfortunately I'm going to be running fancy schmancy brakes where the pads are $$$. Hawk HT10 for the stock calipers should be about $200 a set.
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kenneth Major General 125 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	Who you asking? __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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