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WissCooperS · Jan 7th, 2007, 08:51 AM

Hello.. Happy New Year

how does one know if a Mini S 2002 has a stock LSD installed or not?

CC07ERS · Jan 7th, 2007, 08:56 AM

i think it was part of the chilli pack but gto to your dealer they will be able to get the original spec up on there computer for you

CarterMD · Jan 7th, 2007, 10:27 AM

Cooper S from 2002 do not have a LSD !

The LSD was available from 1/2005 !

Loui · Jan 9th, 2007, 09:23 PM

I have a september 04 mini that now has a quaife ATB diff fitted so any questions you need answering ill try an reply

kriation · Jan 9th, 2007, 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original)

I have a september 04 mini that now has a quaife ATB diff fitted so any questions you need answering ill try an reply

Did you have the OEM LSD before the Quaife? I'm really curious as to the differences between the OEM and Quaife units. I know it's been addressed before in other threads, but all the posts that I've read never give a thorough explanation of the differences, however large or small they might be.

For instance, does anyone know who manufactures the OEM LSD? I'm also quite interested in opinions of those that have been behind the wheel of MINIs that have had both the OEM and Quaife units.

Loui · Jan 9th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kriation (original)

Did you have the OEM LSD before the Quaife? I'm really curious as to the differences between the OEM and Quaife units. I know it's been addressed before in other threads, but all the posts that I've read never give a thorough explanation of the differences, however large or small they might be.

For instance, does anyone know who manufactures the OEM LSD? I'm also quite interested in opinions of those that have been behind the wheel of MINIs that have had both the OEM and Quaife units.

No my car had an open diff before.

I have driven MCS`s with the standard diff an in my opinion isnt quite as agressive as the Quaife but still does a very good job, but at the end of the day they both do the same job really an thats to stop one wheel moving slowly an ther other spinning like furry

kriation · Jan 9th, 2007, 10:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original)

I have driven MCS`s with the standard diff an in my opinion isnt quite as agressive as the Quaife but still does a very good job, but at the end of the day they both do the same job really an thats to stop one wheel moving slowly an ther other spinning like furry

True... as long as one tire has traction.

I was in a situation recently (summer tires on cold pavement) where I felt the LSD was attempting to perform its duty, but simply couldn't because neither tire was capable of grip.

If anyone has input on the mechanical differences between the OEM and the Quaife, I'd love to know details.

WissCooperS · Jan 10th, 2007, 05:55 PM

Loui, how does it feel with the Quaife compared to pre-installation? is it noticeable for a street-Mini driver?
Thanks

Loui · Jan 11th, 2007, 08:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by WissCooperS (original)

Loui, how does it feel with the Quaife compared to pre-installation? is it noticeable for a street-Mini driver?
Thanks

Tbh i drive the car pretty hard everywhere an yes its majorly noticable, pulls out of corners so much better an grips so much more, is like driving a different car!!!!!!!!!!! Is an expensive mod but worth every penny

cpark · Jan 11th, 2007, 10:25 PM

I realize heckles might be thrown my way for even asking this question, but I am curious if there are any options to improve my shared Cooper S with the automatic trani and traction control, tendency to severely cut power to the wheels as I put my foot in it coming out of a corner. I know its trying to prevent wheel spin and understeer but in many ways Id prefer a bit of understeeer in exchange for the power cuts.

I realize the option always exist for me to quit sharing the car with my girlfriend (who refuses to learn to drive manual) and buy my own S with the manual gearbox and LSD. Personally an option that seems a bit to pricey for me at the present time. Any thoughts, I turn off the traction control on occasion but have always forgotten to when the spirit takes hold and I really mash down the accelerator.

CC07ERS · Jan 11th, 2007, 10:55 PM

let her buy her own car get the manual she will soon learn when she wants a shot of your new s

Jan 7th, 2007, 08:51 AM	#1
WissCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 89 Offline	Lsd Hello.. Happy New Year how does one know if a Mini S 2002 has a stock LSD installed or not?

Jan 9th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 3,036 Offline	I have a september 04 mini that now has a quaife ATB diff fitted so any questions you need answering ill try an reply WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Jan 9th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
kriation The Roaming Gnome Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 05:47 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original) I have a september 04 mini that now has a quaife ATB diff fitted so any questions you need answering ill try an reply Did you have the OEM LSD before the Quaife? I'm really curious as to the differences between the OEM and Quaife units. I know it's been addressed before in other threads, but all the posts that I've read never give a thorough explanation of the differences, however large or small they might be. For instance, does anyone know who manufactures the OEM LSD? I'm also quite interested in opinions of those that have been behind the wheel of MINIs that have had both the OEM and Quaife units. Talar: 2001 Audi S4 (Stock... ok... maybe not) Soffi: 2005 DS/B MCS (Stock... for now...)

Jan 9th, 2007, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 3,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kriation (original) Did you have the OEM LSD before the Quaife? I'm really curious as to the differences between the OEM and Quaife units. I know it's been addressed before in other threads, but all the posts that I've read never give a thorough explanation of the differences, however large or small they might be. For instance, does anyone know who manufactures the OEM LSD? I'm also quite interested in opinions of those that have been behind the wheel of MINIs that have had both the OEM and Quaife units. No my car had an open diff before. I have driven MCS`s with the standard diff an in my opinion isnt quite as agressive as the Quaife but still does a very good job, but at the end of the day they both do the same job really an thats to stop one wheel moving slowly an ther other spinning like furry WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Jan 9th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
kriation The Roaming Gnome Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 05:47 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original) I have driven MCS`s with the standard diff an in my opinion isnt quite as agressive as the Quaife but still does a very good job, but at the end of the day they both do the same job really an thats to stop one wheel moving slowly an ther other spinning like furry True... as long as one tire has traction. I was in a situation recently (summer tires on cold pavement) where I felt the LSD was attempting to perform its duty, but simply couldn't because neither tire was capable of grip. If anyone has input on the mechanical differences between the OEM and the Quaife, I'd love to know details. Talar: 2001 Audi S4 (Stock... ok... maybe not) Soffi: 2005 DS/B MCS (Stock... for now...)

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Jan 7th, 2007, 08:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 2,718 Offline	i think it was part of the chilli pack but gto to your dealer they will be able to get the original spec up on there computer for you

Jan 7th, 2007, 10:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
CarterMD MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ulm, Germany Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 24 Offline	Cooper S from 2002 do not have a LSD ! The LSD was available from 1/2005 !

Jan 10th, 2007, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
WissCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 89 Offline	Loui, how does it feel with the Quaife compared to pre-installation? is it noticeable for a street-Mini driver? Thanks

Jan 11th, 2007, 08:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 3,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by WissCooperS (original) Loui, how does it feel with the Quaife compared to pre-installation? is it noticeable for a street-Mini driver? Thanks Tbh i drive the car pretty hard everywhere an yes its majorly noticable, pulls out of corners so much better an grips so much more, is like driving a different car!!!!!!!!!!! Is an expensive mod but worth every penny WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Jan 11th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
cpark MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 30 Offline	I realize heckles might be thrown my way for even asking this question, but I am curious if there are any options to improve my shared Cooper S with the automatic trani and traction control, tendency to severely cut power to the wheels as I put my foot in it coming out of a corner. I know its trying to prevent wheel spin and understeer but in many ways Id prefer a bit of understeeer in exchange for the power cuts. I realize the option always exist for me to quit sharing the car with my girlfriend (who refuses to learn to drive manual) and buy my own S with the manual gearbox and LSD. Personally an option that seems a bit to pricey for me at the present time. Any thoughts, I turn off the traction control on occasion but have always forgotten to when the spirit takes hold and I really mash down the accelerator.

Jan 11th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 2,718 Offline	let her buy her own car get the manual she will soon learn when she wants a shot of your new s

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