g'morning all.

i'm planning to be part of R&D for a PhantomGrip LSD for my xA. however, i need a donor differential, as my car is my daily driver, and i can't do without it.

does anyone know if the transmission (or at least the diff) is shared with any other toyota model? echo? i would imagine that toyota would keep things pretty simple as far as the differentials, but i don't want to risk getting an LSD built for the wrong car.

please, if anyone knows, or has proof (part numbers) for the diffs, you'd be a great help to me.

thank you!

Joel

 

Kaaz USA already makes a 1.5way for Echo/Yaris/Vitz which would also fit the Scion xA/xB.

And the xA/xB share the same transmission as the Echo, only difference is the final drive gearing... the other gears are the same, even.

 

thank you! i was aware of the kaaz, however, i'm trying to get us into a more affordable option, (which phantomgrip will supply)

i'll go looking for an echo tranny/diff!

 

do those phantom grips even work? and how do they work? they always baffled me.

 

I came here from a nissan/240sx forum and all I heard about the phantom grip was crappy reviews. It's been awhile so I don't remember the details, all I remember is that they didn't work...or if they did actually work, they paled in comparison to a genuine LSD (even worn out factory LSDs).
I'd say, save your duckets and get the Kaaz.

 

same thing everyone says in the honda forums...buy real lsd

 

hey joel, any updates on this?... lol i might be a bit late on the posting.. lol just wanna see if anyone whos talked about getting it has actually gotten it, and how it worked/works out for them

 

I remember the guys at Sport Compact Car magazine always saying the PG was a great unit and always did the job for them...no idea why others don't feel the same, but I suspect many of them never actually tried one, they're just posers who jump on the "get a real lsd" bandwagon.

 

i hear ya... im probably gonna try it out with th stronger springs they sell... just gotta get it past the wife.. lol