Poor man's 2WD conversion
#33
12-21-2006, 09:06 PM
Excellent post. If I move to a turbo soon, I'm seriously considering doing this immediately! One of the things that I'm less than pleased with on my C4S is that it is too grounded and thus somewhat 'boring' to drive. I came out of an NSX before this so I miss the rear end pushing me around and getting a little sideways sometimes....
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12-21-2006, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PorschePhd
Not all do. It was an option.
You are welcome. Glad to have helped.
You are welcome. Glad to have helped.
I was under the impression that LSD was only option on Euro models only?
#43
12-21-2006, 10:29 PM
I can look it up for you. I don't know it off the top of my head. It will be on the hood sticker.
You could always order it. I actually got a reman to replace a csutomers 2nd gear issue car and upgraded it to both the X50 steel syncros and LSD
You could always order it. I actually got a reman to replace a csutomers 2nd gear issue car and upgraded it to both the X50 steel syncros and LSD
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12-21-2006, 10:37 PM
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Thanks Stephen!
You have answered another curiosity for me as well. The fact that X50 cars come factory with STEEL SYNCROS. I guess that's the "stronger" part of the X50 tranny equation. I have heard many people claim that steel syncros were reseved for the GT2...
It seems that the reason Porsche does not feel it necessary to fit all their cars with with LSD is the fact that they use ABD "active brake differential". Basically an extetion of traction control/PSM that selectively brakes the slipping wheel duplicating LSD. I wonder if turning off PSM turns of ABD?
I had a similar setup to ABD on my Toyota Landcuiser (current model) and the thing was absolutely invincible off road. Might as well have been full lockers.
You have answered another curiosity for me as well. The fact that X50 cars come factory with STEEL SYNCROS. I guess that's the "stronger" part of the X50 tranny equation. I have heard many people claim that steel syncros were reseved for the GT2...
It seems that the reason Porsche does not feel it necessary to fit all their cars with with LSD is the fact that they use ABD "active brake differential". Basically an extetion of traction control/PSM that selectively brakes the slipping wheel duplicating LSD. I wonder if turning off PSM turns of ABD?
I had a similar setup to ABD on my Toyota Landcuiser (current model) and the thing was absolutely invincible off road. Might as well have been full lockers.
Last edited by Turbo Fanatic; 12-21-2006 at 10:56 PM.
#45
03-01-2007, 01:05 PM
Hey guys,I'm reviving this thread... Has anyone completed this since? Any feedback or updates that can be shared? I know that there are lots of folks considering this mod...I personally am!