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Post by NafemanNathan » Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:28 pm

Merlin wrote:Yes but having the holes for the original pins is a huge help. Install the new pins first as they will serve as a guide for placing the aerocatch ;) The areo catch has a paper template, which with the pins already in place, means you can pinpoint exactly where the areocatch goes.
Just please take the gradient of the bonnet and underside of the Aerocatch into account ;-)

If you simply line up the hole centre of the paper template on the top surface of the bonnet and cut your hole it will not line up. I'm sure you've already thought of this, but just making sure :mrgreen:

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Re: Merlin's 4G Track Lude - Carbon Bonnet

Post by Merlin » Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:32 pm

Yeah all lining up will be made while the bonnet is on the car with the pin in its approximate position.
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Kaaz 1.5 way LSD

Post by Merlin » Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:25 pm

One of the final bits I need has arrived!

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It is brand new and has never been used. Originally purchased by Dino-san and then went to Ludey-san, and finally to me who will use it :lol:


These are meant to be the shiznick, and are more track focussed than the OEM viscous style or Torsen style (Quaife) LSD's. Basically, if I bump a kerb and lift a wheel, the LSD will still be in operation. Unlike the Torsen which needs both wheels on the ground to operate. Kind of a big deal when you are haring into Duffus Dip at Knockhill at 70mph and bump the kerb :lol:

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Supreme grip is all well and good but it comes at a cost. It is the most expensive, it needs serviced every 2,000 miles, and it has a very specific break in procedure.


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Limited-Slip.com wrote:
How A KAAZ LSD Works

There has been a lot written and a lot talked about the LSD and its function. KAAZ-SPORTS has been developing Limited Slip Differentials for many many years and over this time they have learned all of the best practices in LSD design and performance. Below explains how LSD works and the benefits using a KAAZ LSD. Much of this has been translated from the Japanese catalogues and also form time that members of Limited-Slip.com have spent with KAAZ Engineers both in the UK and in Japan.

A standard differential in your car is known as a "free" diff. This means that each wheel is free to rotate on its own. Should one wheel spin or go onto a muddy surface all the power is transferred to the wheel in the mud because as it is the easiest route for the transfer of power. The down side of this is that you lose traction and forward momentum. This is not an ideal situation in a competition event as you are looking for forward traction at much as possible.

Inside a KAAZ limited slip differential or LSD are a combination of special flexible plates and a pin in-between them. Then as the car accelerates the pin is pushed between the plates moving them out and in turn "locking the diff" With a diff locked if a wheel go onto a muddy surface then the plates work to put the power to the wheel that is not slipping.
Also when you decelerate the pin moves to a new position and again presses the plates to give you good control under braking.

There are two options from KAAZ on the type of LSD.

For a rear wheel drive car the best option is a 2 Way LSD

In a rear wheel drive car on acceleration and cornering the pin pushes the plates out and locks the diff giving good traction to both wheels. Then should one wheel spin the power will be transferred to the wheel that is not spinning. Should both wheels spin under very hard acceleration say when performing wheel spin start or performing a doughnut or drifting the car then power is distributed equally to both wheels.

With all this going on inside the KAAZ LSD you are able to perform these driving enjoyments.

The car is more stable going into a corner and you fill find you have faster exiting speeds. On some applications a 1.5 Way KAAZ LSD is also an option

For a front wheel drive car the best option is a KAAZ 1.5 Way LSD
Just like the KAAZ 2 Way LSD upon acceleration the pin moves the plates out and locks the diff and in turn limits the wheel spin or slip. But upon deceleration the pin moves to a new position but only applies ½ the force as if it applied the full force the car would be unstable under braking and deceleration.

When acceleration around a corner you will "feel" the diff working for you and through the steering wheel you will feel the diff pulling you around the corner. This can be a strange feeling, but you will find that you also now have much higher exiting speeds.

As well as 1.5 and 2 way KAAZ LSD, KAAZ also offer the KAAZ Solid Type. The KAAZ Solid Type uses RS plates and offer a much better reaction time when a LSD "Locks" up. Take some time to read about the KAAZ Solid Type LSD.

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Post by NafemanNathan » Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:43 pm

:scaredtoss: Never has this smilie seemed more appropriate :lol:

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Post by vtectom » Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:49 pm

Tram-line-tastic!! :lol:

Very tasty!

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Re: Merlin's 4G Track Lude - Kaaz LSD!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by Merlin » Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:39 pm

:D I almost shat it when I saw the service intervals were every 2,000 miles :shock: But then realised that was approximately 15 track days, two years worth :D
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Post by mart609 » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:02 pm

:scaredtoss: :jdm:

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Re: Merlin's 4G Track Lude - Kaaz LSD!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by Merlin » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:29 pm

:lol: Mikey, you are comparing apples and pears. This LSD isn't suitable for a road car, the serivce intervals are waaaay too short, it can chatter a bit (so I have read), and TBH would be complete overkill. If I wanted an LSD for a road car I would have got the Quaife as that is compatable with aftermarket final drives, whereas the OEM viscous LSD isn't.
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Post by bennyboy » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:50 pm

Looks 8-) I think that's what Rich is running isn't it @Merlin? I seem to remember him saying it chatters and clatters but is very much fit for purpose! :mrgreen:

@newkid, FWIW, I went for an ATR LSD and fidanza fly. I'm well happy with it. :)
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Post by bennyboy » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:56 pm

No, that's a bargain! Sorry I misread, thinking you were still undecided. 8-)
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