All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
Mods for Traction
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: the bruce on September 17, 2012, 12:14:54 pm ---
LSD and you won't miss 4WD.
:drinking:
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....Agreed :happy2:
More fun too. Downside is that it ain't cheap and more worth it if you plan to keep the car as it's not really a mod you can sell on separately without the whole gearbox.
the bruce:
Yes, Robin. Cost is one main reason why many guys fear retrofitting a LSD.
But going the ED30/35 + LSD route isn't more expensive than buying a comparable R32/Mk.VI R.
@ all: Keep in mind VW is going to supply the Mk.VII GTI with a true mechanical LSD called 'VAQ' !!
:happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: the bruce on September 17, 2012, 12:57:35 pm ---
@ all: Keep in mind VW is going to supply the Mk.VII GTI with a true mechanical LSD called 'VAQ' !!
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....So VW realised that their Mk6's 'electronic' LSD simply wasn't such an effective solution afterall.
the bruce:
The lesser Mk.VII now all come with the XDS, the GTI will come with the VAQ (hopefully
at no extra charge) and again the R comes as 4-motion.
Conceivably for other variants like the GTD the new VAQ is going to be an option.
I have to say while XDS being no true LSD it isn't that bad for a hot hatch besides
track use. I wish I had XDS on my Mk.V. I know it stresses the front brakes, but it
also helps cornering.
:wink:
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: the bruce on September 17, 2012, 01:23:26 pm ---
I have to say while XDS being no true LSD it isn't that bad for a hot hatch besides
track use. I wish I had XDS on my Mk.V. I know it stresses the front brakes, but it
also helps cornering.
:wink:
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....XDS is certainly better than nothing.
How does it stress the front brakes? And does a Quaife mechanical LSD also stress the front brakes?
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