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LSD now fitted and wow!

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vRSAlex:
They don't really have an electronic diff as standard. It's the abs that will apply the brakes to the wheel that is getting slip.

QD MBE:
Having owned both a car with XDS (Roc R) and a car with a Quaife LSD (ED 30 - fitted at Racing Line/VWR with problems but we got there in the end)

I can say the LSD is slightly better, only slightly.  The XDS is actaully pretty good.

RedRobin:
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I don't know exactly why but the feel of a mechanical diff is so much more direct than the 'electronic' version in current VW's. Personally I much prefer the mechanical. I would describe the feel of the electronic diff (XDS?) as squidgy! It doesn't feel as powerful either.

PDT:
A mechanical diff will give more power to the wheel with grip. An electronic diff will just apply the brake to the spinning wheel, hence most E-diffs are a bit pants.

StuF:
What are the pro's and cons of fitting an LSD?
Not done much research into them if im honest, and whats the cost involved?

Do they improve the rate at which power can be applied to the wheels before grip is lost?
I.E what was fitted to the Mk1 Focus RS which made it a little "grabby" on hard accleration.

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