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neilobe · Nov 26th, 2007, 01:46 PM

Does anyone know if A Limited Slip Diff.. can be fitted to the R56 S if it wasnt specced from new?
Are there any companys offering this that you know of ?

valk009 · Nov 27th, 2007, 02:55 AM

Correct me if I am wrong but LSD can be fitted aftermarket, even on a car without LSD.

The only thing is that it will not be cheap as it will require the entire engine block to be taken out. From what I know Quaife makes greta aftermarket LSDs!

Lawrothegreat · Nov 27th, 2007, 08:35 PM

yeh I'm four days into ownership of a R56 MCS and even driving the car gently I can feel that the LSD is needed, and I didn't spec it!

neilobe · Nov 28th, 2007, 10:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by valk009 (original)

Correct me if I am wrong but LSD can be fitted aftermarket, even on a car without LSD.

The only thing is that it will not be cheap as it will require the entire engine block to be taken out. From what I know Quaife makes greta aftermarket LSDs!

Cheers mate, i have just phoned them up.. there were very helpful.

The good news is they do a LSD for the Mini, which also fits the R56 S, i was given the name of company near me in Luton, that fits and supplys the part too. Total cost though all in looking around £1000 -£1200.

See why you need to spec it for just £115 when new....

kevkbuk · Nov 28th, 2007, 03:34 PM

Adding an aftermarket LSD will invalidate parts of your warranty.

Much better in my opinion to change to non runflat tyres and maybe look at upgrading the suspension too.

Also, the Works kit smooths out the torque delivery so that could help too.

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neilobe MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Herts Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 427 Offline	Can A LSD Be Fitted To An R56 S If Not Fiited Form New?? Does anyone know if A Limited Slip Diff.. can be fitted to the R56 S if it wasnt specced from new? Are there any companys offering this that you know of ?

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Nov 27th, 2007, 02:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
valk009 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:12 PM Posts: 81 Offline	Correct me if I am wrong but LSD can be fitted aftermarket, even on a car without LSD. The only thing is that it will not be cheap as it will require the entire engine block to be taken out. From what I know Quaife makes greta aftermarket LSDs!

Nov 27th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 817 Offline	yeh I'm four days into ownership of a R56 MCS and even driving the car gently I can feel that the LSD is needed, and I didn't spec it!

Nov 28th, 2007, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
neilobe MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Herts Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by valk009 (original) Correct me if I am wrong but LSD can be fitted aftermarket, even on a car without LSD. The only thing is that it will not be cheap as it will require the entire engine block to be taken out. From what I know Quaife makes greta aftermarket LSDs! Cheers mate, i have just phoned them up.. there were very helpful. The good news is they do a LSD for the Mini, which also fits the R56 S, i was given the name of company near me in Luton, that fits and supplys the part too. Total cost though all in looking around £1000 -£1200. See why you need to spec it for just £115 when new....

Nov 28th, 2007, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 539 Offline	Adding an aftermarket LSD will invalidate parts of your warranty. Much better in my opinion to change to non runflat tyres and maybe look at upgrading the suspension too. Also, the Works kit smooths out the torque delivery so that could help too.

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