wmr1980 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 There's not much point to this thread really. My Kaaz 1.5way has now nicely bedded in. Added to that my new SMF fly and uprated clutch and I've just re-fallen in love with my Zed again. Roundabouts are much more fun , and energetic launches are much more urgent. Being able to control the rear more easily around corners is addictive and fun and I had forgotten how much I had missed having a proper mechanical diff! If you're into fast road driving or track days and you need to sort you VSLD out at any point I heartily recommend upgrading your diff. It is something I've done on all my RWD cars and something I will continue to do. It feels very much more like a muscle car now in the way it behaves on power. Love it love it love it! Big thanks to Sly for helping to sorting it and Ewen for supplying at such a great price - what a great place this is for getting your petrolhead wares! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Snap, had mine done this week as well and am amazed how much more alive the car now is, and really pleased that it is not too noisy. Did you have the bushes replaced as well ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Yes - I'm slowly going round doing all the bushes in due course for the rest of the car. I'm sooo going to get through many tyres! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Quick (noob) question - are these compatible with an HR? I don't know if there's any difference, but the listings I've seen seem to specify the DE model. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed divine Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Great mod Will glad your enjoying it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Quick (noob) question - are these compatible with an HR? I don't know if there's any difference, but the listings I've seen seem to specify the DE model. Thanks Yes they will fit all models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Quick (noob) question - are these compatible with an HR? I don't know if there's any difference, but the listings I've seen seem to specify the DE model. Thanks Yes they will fit all models Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Can't recommend it enough - transforms the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 These ones are more for drifting in comparison to the Quaife ATB right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 The 2 way is more for drifting, 1.5 way suitable for road and light track use. The main difference to the quaife : the lock up is adjustable as it is clutch driven. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) They do lend themselves better for drifting, but even for just fast road use you can get on the power a lot earlier and it locks well, unlike the VLSD whose locking capability isn't brilliant. I've got a track day booked in Sept so looking forward to seeing how it performs there too. I've had Kaaz before on my RWD cars and find them so predictable and progressive. The TC gets more upset with it, but I generally drive without it on anyway. I have a 1.5way which is less aggressive than a 2-way which locks up on braking (great for starting a drift) - you can also modify the amount of lock you want too. Quaife is "safer" (it's only a 1-way no?) and it interferes less with the TC system, but it's less aggressive and probably more fun for street use as it allows some slip under power whereas the Kaaz locks under power, Quaife will effectively be an open diff if one wheel leaves the ground. For long cross country drives and track days I'd choose the Kaaz personally as it is IMO more responsive and predictable. Kaaz requires more maintenance though (oil changes, and potentially clutch packs in the future) - but as I said is more consistent/predictable. Kaaz is usually cheaper too if that helps make a decision. Edited May 14, 2015 by wmr1980 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well I'm swaying more towards a diff and ARBs if / when I get my arse in gear and start with some upgrades, from originally thinking about springs and spacers. Decided I like how the z looks as standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 ARBs and bushes will be my next step... oh and shocks. Grrrr the list goes on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 One thing which puts me off a bit is I think they need quite regular maintenance... anyone able to confirm, and does anyone have experience of the alternatives? The cusco for example, which is more expensive, but for lower maintenace I'd certainly consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Which is also my thinking for the Quaife - no maintenance (iirc), for me a bits of a way off at the moment anyway but just idle thinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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