[spxxx]

$400 Clutch style LSD.... Kinda want to try it out and just drift the shit out of it during the rainy season.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F263018547584

[feuer]

where did you see that this is Russian? Anyhow, this particular LSD has been discussed here already. People bought it. 4 or 5 been sold to USA customers. I suggest you find that thread and reach out to those who got the LSD.

[spxxx]

Originally Posted by feuer

where did you see that this is Russian? Anyhow, this particular LSD has been discussed here already. People bought it. 4 or 5 been sold to USA customers. I suggest you find that thread and reach out to those who got the LSD.

I barely skimmed the post... What did people have to say about the performance?

[Unknown_Car]

Originally Posted by spxxx

I barely skimmed the post... What did people have to say about the performance?

So maybe you should read first and then write your topic. Or maybe your that guy who believes russians did this...and that....

[spxxx]

Originally Posted by Roma_335i

So maybe you should read first and then write your topic. Or maybe your that guy who believes russians did this...and that....

Ehh I'd rather post however I'd like =)

Instead of posting this comment you could educate me on how the diff performed... Or post a passive aggressive comment.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by spxxx

I barely skimmed the post... What did people have to say about the performance?

All I know is that few went into small AT bolted diffs and two into large MT welded diffs. I have no idea how the LSD was mounted into the large MT welder diffs. It has been few months and no one has complained yet. This company build LSD for professional drifters that compete. I was interested but let it go after not being able to find out how was this LSD was installed into MT large welded diff. Installation into bolted AT small diff has been covered. Manufacturer didn't know either. I reach out to them and was told that they just sold the parts. They can do it but need to send them the diff.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by spxxx

Ehh I'd rather post however I'd like =)

Instead of posting this comment you could educate me on how the diff performed... Or post a passive aggressive comment.

Your title is offensive. On many levels. Is neither sketchy nor Russian. I would suggest you delete this tread or at least change the title.

[spxxx]

Originally Posted by feuer

Your title is offensive. On many levels. Is neither sketchy nor Russian. I would suggest you delete this tread or at least change the title.

Haha I was obviously being sarcastic by calling it Sketchy as most generalize everything on eBay as sketchy...

As for the Russian comment: sorry for offending you.... the LSD is coming from Serbia, a Eastern European country that was previously run by a Communist party. Again, a joke about the social generalizations of all Ex-communist Eastern European countries being part of the USSR.

My humor obviously went above both of your heads, I'm not deleting the thread, hope to see some first hand info on the LSD. :

[feuer]

Originally Posted by spxxx

Haha I was obviously being sarcastic by calling it Sketchy as most generalize everything on eBay as sketchy...

As for the Russian comment: sorry for offending you.... the LSD is coming from Serbia, a Eastern European country that was previously run by a Communist party. Again, a joke about the social generalizations of all Ex-communist Eastern European countries being part of the USSR.

My humor obviously went above both of your heads, I'm not deleting the thread, hope to see some first hand info on the LSD. :

Would you make same jokes for half of Germany that until 1989 was run by USSR? Probably not. Berlin and Belgrade and same time zone. Central Europe. So one can argue that country isn't Eastern European. One will argue that is diference between communism and socialism. You did not offend me personally. I'm neither Srbian nor Russian although I'm proficient in their languages and I can read what would you describe as "their" websites. Back pedaling about most Ebay sales being scratchy? Smh... But yes, let see if people will come and participate in your tread for the right reasons, the LSD, not the catchy title. I would appreciate more info myself.

[Silent9n54]

Originally Posted by feuer

Would you make same jokes for half of Germany that until 1989 was run by USSR? Probably not. Berlin and Belgrade and same time zone. Central Europe. So one can argue that country isn't Eastern European. One will argue that is diference between communism and socialism. You did not offend me personally. I'm neither Srbian nor Russian although I'm proficient in their languages and I can read what would you describe as "their" websites. Back pedaling about most Ebay sales being scratchy? Smh... But yes, let see if people will come and participate in your tread for the right reasons, the LSD, not the catchy title. I would appreciate more info myself.

pozdrav za brata makedonca

ova budala pojma nema sta prica

[Yozh]

Sux that politics and ignorance has to mix in this forum. And that’s how votes are made...

And then there is a paradox. Sketchy LSD and OP is interested. There are plenty of other good options, why not go for tried and true and skip the unknown and God forbid anything from the Eastern block.

[spxxx]

Originally Posted by Yozh

Sux that politics and ignorance has to mix in this forum. And that’s how votes are made...

That's what forums are for lol jk.... I don't think anyone mentioned politics in this thread. Anyhow I'm from Liberal San Francisco so you can assume my ignorance level & political affiliations

In for feedback on this LSD though

[maddmatth]

This is cheap, and from what they say it sounds good.

So what is different about it and makes it cheap? Does it work differently?
The internals look completely different to the other 335i LSDs so it's obviously different to the other known ones.

Also it says "clutch type", so I guess clutch material wears. Id there any info on longevity and servicing this?

[CALWATERBOY]

Originally Posted by feuer

Your title is offensive. On many levels. Is neither sketchy nor Russian. I would suggest you delete this tread or at least change the title.

Snowflakes are melting, and actual people are screaming at the moon over an election last year!

OP, go for the $1k companionship option for temporary warmth.

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by spxxx

Haha I was obviously being sarcastic by calling it Sketchy as most generalize everything on eBay as sketchy...

As for the Russian comment: sorry for offending you.... the LSD is coming from Serbia, a Eastern European country that was previously run by a Communist party. Again, a joke about the social generalizations of all Ex-communist Eastern European countries being part of the USSR.

My humor obviously went above both of your heads, I'm not deleting the thread, hope to see some first hand info on the LSD. :

Serbian was part of Yugoslavia, which yes was communist but not under the Soviet sphere of influence. Also Serbia is in the Southern part of Europe. And don't forgot half of Germany was ass deep in Communism till 1989. And today Germany is ran by Merkel, who was a "former" communist form east Germany.

[spxxx]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

Serbian was part of Yugoslavia, which yes was communist but not under the Soviet sphere of influence. Also Serbia is in the Southern part of Europe. And don't forgot half of Germany was ass deep in Communism till 1989. And today Germany is ran by Merkel, who was a "former" communist form east Germany.

I might need to go back to school haha

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Serbia isn't Russia

[spxxx]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Serbia isn't Russia

Shit, no wonder I was held back in elementary school

[asiflicious]

Originally Posted by shanker604

pozdrav za brata makedonca

ova budala pojma nema sta prica

On je smotan lol

[mariusc]

Originally Posted by maddmatth

This is cheap, and from what they say it sounds good.

So what is different about it and makes it cheap? Does it work differently?
The internals look completely different to the other 335i LSDs so it's obviously different to the other known ones.

Also it says "clutch type", so I guess clutch material wears. Id there any info on longevity and servicing this?

I asked:

This is more like clutch type system, so service time exists. But you don't need to worry about that in first 50k miles of combined usage.

Tempted... Guess Quaife or Wavetrac is better, but cost more than double/triple.

[david in germany]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

And today Germany is being run into the ground by Merkel, who was a "former" communist form east Germany.

adjusted to make more accurate

And to make my post relevant to the discussion, "LSDs are cool"

[BB_cuda]

Politics and melting snowflakes aside, I'm trying to understand the mechanics here. eBay picture 5/8 shows the discs outboard on each side of the heavy plates and springs in the middle. The springs remind me of an Auburn built 8-3/4 Chrysler built LSD. When I think of a clutch type LSD, my 9-3/4 Dana 60 comes to mind. It is specifically called a Powerloc for those googling out there. The discs are replaceable on the Dana. The Auburn wears and internal metal parts are replaced when it's worn out. I'm not saying this Serbian one is indeed like the Auburn but it seems similar. That eBay pic 5/8 doesn't look like abrasive clutch material rings. Maybe it's the picture.

Last thing to ponder is if the discs are indeed wearing and produce a fine silt in the bottom of the case, this needs to be flushed out and changed out every 30,000 miles. The Dodge truck I have has a 9-1/4 with this same clutch setup as the 9-3/4 Dana I mention above. I pull the pan and clean all that debris and silt out with spray cleaner and reseal. I say this as it isn't practical to pull pan every time we change fluid on our 188 (or 215) BMW diffs. Only thing can be done is to purge and drain the crap if you're one of the few that had a drain plug put in (Yozh). Even then, I don't think you'll get it out like I can by wiping with lint free cloth and then spraying. The E9x M3 diff has a factory drain of course and is also clutch type. Not sure if it's able to be cleansed either.

My point of this novel is to look at the gear type LSDs in regard to ease of maintenance. I only hate that I didn't get the drain plug put in. I know someone who does this now as Yozh used his services. It's all turn key in terms of the welded diff getting cut and machined for bolting in the Wavetrac and doing the drain plug. Whitbread Performance is the guy to go to. He was recently banned. PM me if his name is blocked out.