LSD weight ? - LotusTalk

s2exiges · 07-08-2007, 07:35 AM

The Lotus TC weight nothing at all, but what about the LSD?

Why you have to buy the LSD with TC?

fpitas · 07-08-2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by s2exiges

The Lotus TC weight nothing at all, but what about the LSD?

Why you have to buy the LSD with TC?

The LSD may weigh at most a couple pounds more than the standard differential. And I thought you could order TC without LSD.

SimonMExS · 07-08-2007, 07:51 AM

You can ge the TC without the LSD. You cannot get LSD without the TC, though. This is mandated by Lotus for safety reasons.

John · 07-08-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonMExS

This is mandated by Lotus for safety reasons.

Can you elaborate?

SimonMExS · 07-08-2007, 11:56 AM

I believe Lotus feels that having a limited slip differential without any traction control, may in certain instances with the average driver, create a situation where the car can spin out more easily. If you do a search on the somewhat controversial issue of the pros and cons of having limited slip on our cars, you can find more information on this whole subject.

milcher · 07-08-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2exiges

The Lotus TC weight nothing at all, but what about the LSD?

Why you have to buy the LSD with TC?

LSD Weight:
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...1&postcount=28

y2kgixxer · 07-08-2007, 12:35 PM

The Lotus TC weight nothing at all, but what about the LSD?

PEOPLE PLEASE, MAKE IT STOP

I'm tired of how many threads are there about...this weight 10 grams this weighs 2 grams......who CARES...drive the damm car, you are not a proffesional driver and the car is street legal, you want to go faster.... put $$$$$ down and buy yourself a turbo kit, supercharger, nos, anything to add more HP

, or sell the car

and buy yourself an ATOM....but then the question will arise....how can I make it lighter??????? who cares how much the valve stems weigh, or the a/c knobs, or the hair in you @ss , if you are concerned that much about weight....buy yourself a KART and install a 1300cc (busa motor) with turbo, nos, and a ****load of HP...... drive the car and enjoy it. let me ask you, have you taken the a/c out? the passenger seat? the floor mats? the radio?
maybe loose 100+ lbs.? all those weigh more than the LSD.

I'm really dissapointed at this forum..

exept for a few people that use it like it should

. and you know who you are. TRUE RACERS

Bavarian Motorist · 07-09-2007, 06:00 AM

If Lotus followed your concepts, we would be driving a 3500 lb "sports car" with big turbo kits and truck engines.

The essence of a Lotus is its low weight. You are saying that doesn't matter.

07-08-2007, 07:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
s2exiges Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 35	LSD weight ? The Lotus TC weight nothing at all, but what about the LSD? Why you have to buy the LSD with TC?

07-08-2007, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
SimonMExS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island (Hicksville), New York Posts: 380	You can ge the TC without the LSD. You cannot get LSD without the TC, though. This is mandated by Lotus for safety reasons. __________________ 2007 Exige S. delivered on 1/2/07. Chrome Orange,touring,track,LSD,TC, Stage II and Starshield. Still considering performance/power upgrades however, I am extremely impressed by the performance/power of the S. IMHO, it definitely does not need to be upgraded. Not for the street, anyway. There is no other car for any amount of money that I would rather own and drive.

07-08-2007, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
SimonMExS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island (Hicksville), New York Posts: 380	I believe Lotus feels that having a limited slip differential without any traction control, may in certain instances with the average driver, create a situation where the car can spin out more easily. If you do a search on the somewhat controversial issue of the pros and cons of having limited slip on our cars, you can find more information on this whole subject. __________________ 2007 Exige S. delivered on 1/2/07. Chrome Orange,touring,track,LSD,TC, Stage II and Starshield. Still considering performance/power upgrades however, I am extremely impressed by the performance/power of the S. IMHO, it definitely does not need to be upgraded. Not for the street, anyway. There is no other car for any amount of money that I would rather own and drive.

07-09-2007, 06:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 6,973	If Lotus followed your concepts, we would be driving a 3500 lb "sports car" with big turbo kits and truck engines. The essence of a Lotus is its low weight. You are saying that doesn't matter. __________________ Some people would say a Lotus is a compromise, but I would say that anything else is a compromise. NEXT MODS... PPE header/sport cat arrived!! Awaiting installation & tune

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07-08-2007, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
y2kgixxer BANNED Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12	The Lotus TC weight nothing at all, but what about the LSD? PEOPLE PLEASE, MAKE IT STOP I'm tired of how many threads are there about...this weight 10 grams this weighs 2 grams......who CARES...drive the damm car, you are not a proffesional driver and the car is street legal, you want to go faster.... put $$$$$ down and buy yourself a turbo kit, supercharger, nos, anything to add more HP , or sell the car and buy yourself an ATOM....but then the question will arise....how can I make it lighter??????? who cares how much the valve stems weigh, or the a/c knobs, or the hair in you @ss , if you are concerned that much about weight....buy yourself a KART and install a 1300cc (busa motor) with turbo, nos, and a ****load of HP...... drive the car and enjoy it. let me ask you, have you taken the a/c out? the passenger seat? the floor mats? the radio? maybe loose 100+ lbs.? all those weigh more than the LSD. I'm really dissapointed at this forum.. exept for a few people that use it like it should . and you know who you are. TRUE RACERS

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