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dazzpowder · Mar 6th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Hello,

I own a 2002 MCS that is loaded to the gunnels, but I don't know if it has a Limited Slip DiffLimited Slip Diff, is there anyway of telling?

Thanks

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 6th, 2007, 04:06 PM

It would have to be an after market one, as MINI didn't fit them to any of their cars until several years later

Tigger.

miniXL · Mar 6th, 2007, 04:06 PM

I'm not 100% sure of this but I think Limited Slip Diff were introduced for the first time with the refresh in 2004.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 6th, 2007, 04:08 PM

I think it was even later than that; sometime in 2005 I think.

Tigger.

GTT 280 · Mar 6th, 2007, 04:14 PM

Drive fast out of a bend (safetly), if your inside wheel spins, no LSD.

...and as said above, the LSD was DEFINATELY not an option pre 2004.

Whilst we are on the topic - what brand of LSD do MINI use? or is Quiafe the only company allowed to build these?

Cheers,
K.

miniXL · Mar 6th, 2007, 06:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

I think it was even later than that; sometime in 2005 I think.

Tigger.

Could be - I did however definitely have it on my March 2005 R53.

Paul · Mar 6th, 2007, 06:16 PM

January 2005 builds onwards it became an option.

dazzpowder · Mar 6th, 2007, 09:35 PM

Thanks all, pretty conlusive...| don't have it

brainycheddar · Mar 12th, 2007, 12:05 AM

I have a 2nd have02 MCS, and I don't know if it has one or not, it, I can't get it to do a one legger, I can only get both to spin, and it jerks a lot more violently than with other cars I've driven, but I think that might be the 215's talking, I don't know.

Paul · Mar 12th, 2007, 12:16 AM

I very much doubt you would have an LSD fitted, unless you bought from someone who's quite serious about performance, as it costs a fair whack to get them aftermarket really, compared to other 'easier' mods. Both wheels should spin, if you're wheel spinning, anyway.

Ant FR · Mar 12th, 2007, 09:07 AM

i doubt it has one.

Personally the MCS is a lot less in need of an LSD than most of the front wheel drive cars i have had in the past. I think with the way the Supercharger delivers the power the wheels have a lot less problem getting grip. however i would say this probably a different affair in the new shape turbo Mini S

jermoh · Mar 12th, 2007, 09:22 AM

I'll let you know in 3 hours. I'm getting my MCS PW with DCS/ LSD from Wollaston later this morning... sooooo excited!!!

Paul · Mar 12th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

i doubt it has one.

Personally the MCS is a lot less in need of an LSD than most of the front wheel drive cars i have had in the past. I think with the way the Supercharger delivers the power the wheels have a lot less problem getting grip. however i would say this probably a different affair in the new shape turbo Mini S

It's more down the equal driveshaft lengths, which is unusual.

Mar 6th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#1
dazzpowder MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Limited Slip Diff ? Hello, I own a 2002 MCS that is loaded to the gunnels, but I don't know if it has a Limited Slip DiffLimited Slip Diff, is there anyway of telling? Thanks

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Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 4,637 Offline	It would have to be an after market one, as MINI didn't fit them to any of their cars until several years later Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

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Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 4,637 Offline	I think it was even later than that; sometime in 2005 I think. Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Mar 6th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Test.. Drive fast out of a bend (safetly), if your inside wheel spins, no LSD. ...and as said above, the LSD was DEFINATELY not an option pre 2004. Whilst we are on the topic - what brand of LSD do MINI use? or is Quiafe the only company allowed to build these? Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Mar 6th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 41,276 Online	January 2005 builds onwards it became an option. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Mar 6th, 2007, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
miniXL Small + Car = Big Smiles Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 09:05 AM Posts: 383 Offline	I'm not 100% sure of this but I think Limited Slip Diff were introduced for the first time with the refresh in 2004.

Mar 6th, 2007, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
miniXL Small + Car = Big Smiles Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 09:05 AM Posts: 383 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) I think it was even later than that; sometime in 2005 I think. Tigger. Could be - I did however definitely have it on my March 2005 R53.

Mar 6th, 2007, 09:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
dazzpowder MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Thanks all, pretty conlusive...\| don't have it

Mar 12th, 2007, 12:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
brainycheddar a.k.a. BrainRush Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NorCal Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 82 Offline	I have a 2nd have02 MCS, and I don't know if it has one or not, it, I can't get it to do a one legger, I can only get both to spin, and it jerks a lot more violently than with other cars I've driven, but I think that might be the 215's talking, I don't know. Mods:

Mar 12th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 41,276 Online	I very much doubt you would have an LSD fitted, unless you bought from someone who's quite serious about performance, as it costs a fair whack to get them aftermarket really, compared to other 'easier' mods. Both wheels should spin, if you're wheel spinning, anyway. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 12th, 2007, 09:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 1,917 Offline	i doubt it has one. Personally the MCS is a lot less in need of an LSD than most of the front wheel drive cars i have had in the past. I think with the way the Supercharger delivers the power the wheels have a lot less problem getting grip. however i would say this probably a different affair in the new shape turbo Mini S

Mar 12th, 2007, 09:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
jermoh MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 7 Offline	I'll let you know in 3 hours. I'm getting my MCS PW with DCS/ LSD from Wollaston later this morning... sooooo excited!!!

Mar 12th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 41,276 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) i doubt it has one. Personally the MCS is a lot less in need of an LSD than most of the front wheel drive cars i have had in the past. I think with the way the Supercharger delivers the power the wheels have a lot less problem getting grip. however i would say this probably a different affair in the new shape turbo Mini S It's more down the equal driveshaft lengths, which is unusual. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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