Rear axle options

[Deuce Cam]

Quote:It is no substitute for a proper LSD

Indeed

Quote:as you don't get the benefit without the negatives - understeer at low speeds, tyre skipping/jumping on tight turns.

Not exactly. With a proper after market clutch lsd one will still get some of these characteristics. They're usually set to 100% lockup default, and their engagement comes from throttle/engine load. Ae86 is an underpowered car so a reasonable amount of throttle is needed just to accelerate. This is compounded if the drivetrain is geared down because rpm will always be higher - at any road speed - compared to oem.

Fwiw Ive got a cusco rs 1.5. Had it 6 years and roughly 15k miles. Street car only. Still locks hard. Car understeers unless i completely let off throttle in a *really* tight bend, like a switch-back aka horseshoe turn. Theres an even more noticeable difference if the car is in neutral for a turn.

I occassionally still get tire skipping/jumping/chirping, but it was noticeably worse when lsd was new. However, i get the pogo'y unsettlrd feel in turns often, even when just driving a bit gingerly. Its the equal wheels speeds. It can be annoying, but is an expected characteristic of a mechanical/clutch lsd. Sometime i want to adjust my lsd to its minimal lockup setting (60%) by rearranging the plate. Since my lsd has springs between yhe gears and plates.... as i umderstand it some springs can be removed to soften the ramp rate, i.e. it takes more load to engage the lockup.

An aggressive lsd is best suited for a tail out driving style imo. Im not really trying to do drive lime that on public roads...