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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Default TRD Limited Slip Differential

This part is now available!!

Part # PTR39-21070

MSRP $1350.00 / part only
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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hmm ... holding back my comments ... how much was the original Quaife lsd again?
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Someone check with ZPI, cause Quaife is cheaper I believe..
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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its the same thing. this has been coverd in previous topics before, its only $100 more then what quaife was charging. TRD bought the exclusive rights to the lsd so no one else can sell it but them.
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by azepolyn
hmm ... holding back my comments ... how much was the original Quaife lsd again?
$1100-$1200
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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If and when TRDSparks can get their hands on them, they'll be a little cheaper i bet
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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sparks can get their hands on anything trd related ;)

how is it that we knew these things would go up in price....
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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That thing is wildly expensive, and I'm not really blaming TRD for that. Where's my Phantom Grip plate differential?
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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is this going to be a dealer installed and warrantied part?
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Is it going to be a 1.5?
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TheQuietThings
is this going to be a dealer installed and warrantied part?
Anything can be a dealer installed part or you can put it on yourself. It more than likely will carry the TRD 12 month warranty
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1310
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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this is fukin sweet.. right when imma get a manual tC too
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by evil_tt
Is it going to be a 1.5?

bump. is this a 1, 1.5 or 2 way LSD? i couldn't find anything from Quaife America's site.
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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so uh.. sorry for asking this stupid question, but what does a torque differential do again? I mean it's a LSD that helps in cornering when one of the wheels are turning faster/slower than the other right? Correct me if I'm wrong and pls explain more of what it can do. Thanks!
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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search search search.

an lsd is awesome. thats what it is.
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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o...k... then my other question is, is the LSD for rear or front wheels only? or maybe ALL WHEELS?
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 03:06 AM
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the LSD will only be used for the front wheels since those are the wheels powering the car, and will need the traction
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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what i meant to say was use the search button up top. a lot of people ask what you asked.

to sum it up: stock our cars have an open differential which means power goes to the wheel with the least resistance (traction). the LIMITED SLIP differential diverts power to a wheel WITH traction. or some of the power at least.
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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I think ... I almost have to say TRD did us a favor. Assuming it doesnt start leaking oil or cracking brackets lol

an additional $100 to maintain a warranty sounds like a good deal to me, if I understand that right.



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