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mobergy · May 17th, 2007, 04:20 AM

I'm going to be buying a BRG Mini S very soon, but am struggling with one issue. The LSD that is optional on the Mini seems to be a middling unit, with only 30% transfer from the slipping wheel. I had a Quaife on my old car (a Neon R/T with about 190 HP) and it was awesome, but expensive. Anyone here put a Quaife on their Mini? One is available for about $1300 (without installation, may violate warranty and will probably be equally expensive to install) versus the stock unit for $500 (installed and fully warranted by Mini). At this point I can't justify the extra expense and risk for the Quaife, as much as i want it - am I missing something in my analysis?

msh441 · May 17th, 2007, 07:41 AM

I would tend to agree that it will kill your warranty, at least where the transmission is concerned, at least.

Be it that one of the two major/reoccurring issues experience by a number of owners here and on NAM has been transmission related, I would not recommend going for the Quaife.

I can't give a comparison of the two, as I've only seen the R56 with the stock LSD so far... but I can say the stock unit works like a champ. I would get it. Swap out down the road if you're ever convinced the Quaife will be that much better AND the tranny isues have been sorted.

Paul · May 17th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Concur.

steeve · May 17th, 2007, 11:15 AM

The problem is producing something from the factory that wont cost them a fortune in warranty, is OK for any muppet to live with and wont cause more driving issues than it solves. hence the middling route that they have taken.

Paul · May 17th, 2007, 11:26 AM

The "Super LSD" GKN Driveline : Automotive Driveline Components : Super LSD seems to be quite well liked, and is used in other vehicles too, such as the Mazda RX-8

mobergy · May 17th, 2007, 03:50 PM

They reinforced my opinion that I'm better off with the stock unit for now. Just itching to get the Mini ordered - should be within the next 2 weeks.

BMWF1 · May 17th, 2007, 04:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

The "Super LSD" GKN Driveline : Automotive Driveline Components : Super LSD seems to be quite well liked, and is used in other vehicles too, such as the Mazda RX-8

I have the same diff in my MX-5 and it works very well. It clearly increases grip and makes the car very controllable. But it is hard to say how the diff will perform in a FWD application.

Paul · May 17th, 2007, 05:25 PM

I've used and owned MINIs with it and it's very good.

May 17th, 2007, 04:20 AM	#1
mobergy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Mini LSD versus Quaife I'm going to be buying a BRG Mini S very soon, but am struggling with one issue. The LSD that is optional on the Mini seems to be a middling unit, with only 30% transfer from the slipping wheel. I had a Quaife on my old car (a Neon R/T with about 190 HP) and it was awesome, but expensive. Anyone here put a Quaife on their Mini? One is available for about $1300 (without installation, may violate warranty and will probably be equally expensive to install) versus the stock unit for $500 (installed and fully warranted by Mini). At this point I can't justify the extra expense and risk for the Quaife, as much as i want it - am I missing something in my analysis?

May 17th, 2007, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 439 Offline	I would tend to agree that it will kill your warranty, at least where the transmission is concerned, at least. Be it that one of the two major/reoccurring issues experience by a number of owners here and on NAM has been transmission related, I would not recommend going for the Quaife. I can't give a comparison of the two, as I've only seen the R56 with the stock LSD so far... but I can say the stock unit works like a champ. I would get it. Swap out down the road if you're ever convinced the Quaife will be that much better AND the tranny isues have been sorted. Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56" Last edited by msh441 : May 21st, 2007 at 01:06 PM.

May 17th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 41,266 Offline	Concur. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

May 17th, 2007, 11:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 41,266 Offline	The "Super LSD" GKN Driveline : Automotive Driveline Components : Super LSD seems to be quite well liked, and is used in other vehicles too, such as the Mazda RX-8 There aint no party like my nana's tea party

May 17th, 2007, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
mobergy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Thanks for the Replies They reinforced my opinion that I'm better off with the stock unit for now. Just itching to get the Mini ordered - should be within the next 2 weeks.

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May 17th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 273 Offline	The problem is producing something from the factory that wont cost them a fortune in warranty, is OK for any muppet to live with and wont cause more driving issues than it solves. hence the middling route that they have taken.

May 17th, 2007, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
BMWF1 Zoom Zoom Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) The "Super LSD" GKN Driveline : Automotive Driveline Components : Super LSD seems to be quite well liked, and is used in other vehicles too, such as the Mazda RX-8 I have the same diff in my MX-5 and it works very well. It clearly increases grip and makes the car very controllable. But it is hard to say how the diff will perform in a FWD application. Very Proud Owner of a 2006 Mazda MX-5 GT 6-Speed Manual Mods: RoadsterSport exhaust, MAZDASPEED intake and springs, Aluminum dash and pedals, Voodoo

May 17th, 2007, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 41,266 Offline	I've used and owned MINIs with it and it's very good. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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