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xzellerate · 06-03-2003, 10:50 AM

I hear a lot about this topic, both in other forums and among friends. To my understanding, only the coupe w/sport package has an LSD differential, but some salesmen at the dealer have been telling me that sport packaged sedans get the same treatment. Can anybody get the true scoop on who gets LSD and who doesn't? Thanks!

PS: Lead, this topic concerns you very well, as the LSD would be your number one weapon in autocross...

XL

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**kloh** · 06-03-2003, 11:48 AM

lead_foot · 06-03-2003, 12:04 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by xzellerate

PS: Lead, this topic concerns you very well, as the LSD would be your number one weapon in autocross...
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You're right man, I haven't been able to find any info about this either although I'm really curious.

On another note, I'm getting some 255/45/17 YR Eagle F1 GS-D3's put on this week. Should be a big improvement over the regular GS-D's, not to mention an inch wider and better looking. Check out the ratings on tirerack.com:

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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Eagle+F1+GS-D3

**kloh** · 06-03-2003, 12:35 PM

lead_foot · 06-03-2003, 01:33 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by kloh

I can understand the WRX's and Mustangs, but you've got to at least get in front of that 99 mercury cougar! And I'm surprised you're the only G35 there?!?
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Yep, the only Infiniti there, period. As far as beating the guy in the Cougar, I'm pretty happy to be as close to him as I was. He's been doing it for a year and a half, this was only my second time. [

donpalombella · 06-03-2003, 02:32 PM

Hey Lead,

Good job getting your times progressively lower. Let me know how you like the new GS-D3's. They look pretty good.

lead_foot · 06-03-2003, 02:43 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by donpalombella

Hey Lead,

Good job getting your times progressively lower. Let me know how you like the new GS-D3's. They look pretty good.
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Thanks man. I'm having sizing trauma at the moment. The Goodyear place is telling me the 255's will work while the folks at tirerack are telling me they don't recommend it. I think I trust the folks at tirerack more, especially since they're very familiar with the autocross scene. I might be forced to buy some wheels. I'll update you on the situation as it progresses.

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**kloh** · 06-03-2003, 02:46 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by lead_foot

As far as beating the guy in the Cougar, I'm pretty happy to be as close to him as I was. He's been doing it for a year and a half, this was only my second time. [

lead_foot · 06-03-2003, 02:55 PM

**kloh** · 06-03-2003, 03:26 PM

G-Man · 06-04-2003, 11:31 AM

Lead-

I was going to ask you if those tires were going to fit on our stock sport rims. Can't give you any scientific data, but I figure it's a close one.

All-

As far as LSD, my understanding is that none of the G35's have a conventional mechanical LSD. Rather, they use a system similiar to Benz's ML-series where ABS and traction control automatically brake the free-spinning wheel, thereby transferring torque to the wheel with better traction. As to whether or not this a sport package feature only, I'm not certain.

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lead_foot · 06-04-2003, 03:34 PM

Had to get new wheels for them to fit. Darn.

Here's what I'm getting:

Enkei RP02-J 17x8

These will acommodate the 255/45/17 YR Eagle F1 GS-D3's.

I went back and forth deciding between 17 and 18 inch wheels and I decided that weight was more important to me than an extra inch in diameter for looks. It will also be easier for me to upgrade to racing wheels with the 17s once I'm ready.

And yes, I'll post pictures as soon as I have them.

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**kloh** · 06-04-2003, 06:46 PM

lead_foot · 06-04-2003, 11:36 PM

G-Man · 06-05-2003, 09:06 AM

Nice wheels, Lead. Hate to burst your bubble, though. A 17in wheel and tire will almost certainly weigh more than an 18in like wheel and tire combo. Yes, you are adding more alloy with an 18, but you are adding more rubber (denser than most alloys) with a 17. Remember, the total diameter with either size is still the same.

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