Gen4 possible LSD problem! Help

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:07 pm

a) Suggests CV joint.
b) Suggests steering rack/column or suspension arm ball joint/bush.
c) Suggests possible swaybar bush/droplink.

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:19 pm

Oh lovely! All of those sound so appealing.

So I'll have to get it looked at later on this month.

As a matter of interest, what is the best steering rack I can get for the gen4?

Would it be integra dc2/dc5, accord type r, or other?

I've been toying with the idea of replacing it anyway, ultimately for maximised handling capability.

What are my options, if any? Is this an expensive idea? I have no idea on the costs of buying/fitting.

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:33 pm

Yeah Andy, as far as I know you'd be the first to try anything other than a 4th gen steering rack in a 4th gen

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:01 pm

Well that's a shame. What would I need to do to get everything nice and tight again then? Just replace all the bushes & joints? Expensive? Difficult? Possible?

Also, just had the postman stop by;

1) got the V5 through - can't see anything about it being in an accident.
2) got my spoon P13 chip through from JDM-BB4. All the legs look really clean though. Does this even solder in to the ECU, or just push in?

http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q72 ... bb5790.jpg

http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q72 ... 3f2dcc.jpg

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CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:02 pm

Nice one Newkid! Really appreciate that mate.

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:28 pm

Generally you get the ECU socketed, then insert the chip into the socket.

Steering rack wise, just work your way round the suspension bits, replacing old for new. A smaller steering wheel helps a lot too

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:44 pm

CrunchyAdams82 wrote:replace all the bushes & joints? Expensive? Difficult? Possible?

Yes, yes, and yes

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:37 pm

Thanks for the input gents. So what would you do with the chip pictured then??

And yeah, regarding steering rack then, I guess I start with where the knocking is then gradually work my way through it.

I thought about a nice momo corse wheel, but didn't want to lose cruise control capabilities.

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:39 pm

CrunchyAdams82 wrote:I thought about a nice momo corse wheel, but didn't want to lose cruise control capabilities.

There are ways and means man! I'm currently in the process of swapping my bus wheel over. I've got the Momo DC2 wheel in and the horn working, wiring up the CC to a JDM cruise rocker switch is next

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:02 pm

Nice. Sounds like that should be sweet if you can pull it off. I'll be interested to see how you get on..