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Quaife LSD due out on May 3!!!

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Old 04-03-2006, 04:44 PM
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Default Quaife LSD due out on May 3!!!

I know its not forced induction per say but a lot of guys here should be interested in this. Pricing appears to be in the $12xx range but I'll let the vendors get jiggy on that part. If you plan to make over 300 this is for you :D
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Awesome. Do you have a link to more information on this? Part number?
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Sweet. Now we need a 'tC Transmission' part of the forum. Gonna be a lot of questions asked on this product.
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transmission forum would be good!
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Someone should be on here shortly to give you some more info..
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Santa?
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Originally Posted by zer0
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LOL No, my "inside source" is going to come to the rescue... :D
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Someone posted $1250 in another thread...damn, that's a lotta cash for an LSD!
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True it is a large amount but I think its well worth the cash. I don't personally own a Quafi LSD but have driven a car with it and compared to my Nismo clutch type LSD the Quaife was a LOT smoother and more predictable. If I was to do it again I probably would have gotten the Quaife. But like I said I don't drive on it everyday...
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lemmi guess...MT only?
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as of now MTs only
you most likely wont get one of the first batch LSD's, they have most of them going out to major shops,etc

list $1250
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This is the best news I've heard for the tC in awhile. It'll change things a bit.
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The day it's available I have a spare tranny waiting for it. It's all mine hehe.
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wooooo finally! no more one leggers!
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ZPI's WANTED add is just about answered...
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
True it is a large amount but I think its well worth the cash. I don't personally own a Quafi LSD but have driven a car with it and compared to my Nismo clutch type LSD the Quaife was a LOT smoother and more predictable. If I was to do it again I probably would have gotten the Quaife. But like I said I don't drive on it everyday...
I hear ya, but am really considering the other alternative. The Phantom Grip sure seems to be a deal at just $350, and they seem to work better than the clutch type too.
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It's about time. I just started thinking that this wasn't going to happen anytime soon. I want an 11sec. car and it won't happen easy without this.
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I cannot wait for this to finally be released! Definitely looking forward to seeing some results.
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Hi everyone,

My name is Sharif from ForgedInternals.com, and I am the guy that MIAPLAYA was refering to. We specialize in Nissan 350/G35, but we are expanding into the Scion TC market. We are also one of the largest distributor of Quiafe LSD's.

I spoke to my contact at Quiafe, and they tell me the differentials will be ready to ship on or near May 3!!! You guys are sooooo lucky. The 350Z/G35 community waited patiently for over 1.5 YEARS for this differential, and yours are just about ready to ship.

Price is $1295. If you have any questions, let me know. I have installed several Quiafe diffs on various cars, and the results are spectacular! OEM like feel and noise, but VASTLY improved grip in the corners, and off the line.
sharif@forgedinternals.com
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