Is this an LSD?

[Kiko]

Hi,

As the title says can anyone confirm what is this? An LSD diff or not?







Thanks in advance

[jhiggs26]

Yes it looks like it could be a lsd. Is it from a facelift MINI transmission?

Jeremy

[Kiko]

I don't know, I bought it from a German Ebayer and he claims to be an LSD (he seems a genuine man) but all I see between the output shaft gears is a planetary gear not a clutch packs nor a ramp, etc. as it's supposed to. So unless it's a different system it doesn't look like an LSD but I need to be sure before I return the part and request my money back.

[Kiko]

I just found this on GKN's site could this be it???

GKN Driveline : Automotive Driveline Components : Passive TMDs

[jhiggs26]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiko (original)

I don't know, I bought it from a German Ebayer and he claims to be an LSD (he seems a genuine man) but all I see between the output shaft gears is a planetary gear not a clutch packs nor a ramp, etc. as it's supposed to. So unless it's a different system it doesn't look like an LSD but I need to be sure before I return the part and request my money back.

It does not look like a stock open diff to me. It's diff cage is 2 piece not one and the diff pin is recessed(for another thrust surface. Somebody will chime in to help us out.

Here's a peek at my stock open diff with the phantom grip kit layed out.

MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Stock Open Differential Plus Phantom Grip

Jeremy

[MINI-Morgan]

Hard to see properly but from the gearing it looks open.....but still hard to see.

[Kiko]

Thanks guys! Anyone willing to give a more definitive answer? I really need to tell or I'll have to return it.

[DaFlake]

Does not look like a MINI LSD if you ask me. However, it does look like an LSD of some sort.

Here is the Quaife

New MINI Cooper S Limited Slip Differential, LSD - Quaife Limited Slip Differential

[batou]

Maybe one of the tuners know, they are the ones who see these more than us?

[Bhozar]

If it helps, here is a pic of the standard BMW/MINI LSD.

[roland2003]

I'd say it was a LSD, but dont know what make. Didn't the supplier tell you the make of it?
Best Regrds Roland GTT

[Kiko]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

If it helps, here is a pic of the standard BMW/MINI LSD.

Thanks! It looks just like mine!

[Kiko]

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

I'd say it was a LSD, but dont know what make. Didn't the supplier tell you the make of it?
Best Regrds Roland GTT

Hi Rolland, thanks for your reply. The supplier told me it came from his Mini Cooper S that he had ordered from factory with LSD...

It looks just like Bhozar's LSD.