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As we all know, Differentials are vital components when it comes to Motorsports, This Vital component controls your tire spin in order to accomplish certain driving styles. Kaaz L.S.D's are no strangers to the world of sport compact motorsports racing. With experience ranging from on-road,drag,drift...Kaaz L.S.D's are designed to fit your every possible request for a quality and functional L.S.D.
Kaaz Corporation is the top brand name manufacturer and supplier of Limited Slip Differentials (LSD) for racing and street performance in Japan. In 1998, Kaaz USA was established to supply the same high quality parts to the North American market. Today, Kaaz product is recognized as one of the top brand name from Japan in the U.S. racing and performance industry. Many top teams in various racing categories from drifting to road racing use our LSD units for their team cars. Especially in the drifting scene, Kaaz Solid LSD is considered the top choice LSD from beginners to professionals.
Kaaz LSD is known in the automotive industry as “Mechanical L.S.D.”, also referred to as “Multi-Plate L.S.D.” If you'd like, you can view an exploded view photo of the Kaaz L.S.D.
Kaaz Corporation is the top brand name manufacturer and supplier of Limited Slip Differentials (LSD) for racing and street performance in Japan. In 1998, Kaaz USA was established to supply the same high quality parts to the North American market. Today, Kaaz product is recognized as one of the top brand name from Japan in the U.S. racing and performance industry. Many top teams in various racing categories from drifting to road racing use our LSD units for their team cars. Especially in the drifting scene, Kaaz Solid LSD is considered the top choice LSD from beginners to professionals.
Kaaz LSD is known in the automotive industry as “Mechanical L.S.D.”, also referred to as “Multi-Plate L.S.D.” If you'd like, you can view an exploded view photo of the Kaaz L.S.D.
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*Introduction Introducing the LSD
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The Normal Differential
As we well know, a race car driver wins races from shaving lap times by cornering faster. Because of this many teams and constructors try to make their cars that can maintain higher cornering speeds.
On every car a basic differential is fitted to distribute the engine's power to the driving wheels. The basic differential gear (Figure 1) supplies the power to the wheels which is/are loaded with least resistance. This allows the car's wheels to run at different speeds in a turn with least resistance.
As we well know, a race car driver wins races from shaving lap times by cornering faster. Because of this many teams and constructors try to make their cars that can maintain higher cornering speeds.
On every car a basic differential is fitted to distribute the engine's power to the driving wheels. The basic differential gear (Figure 1) supplies the power to the wheels which is/are loaded with least resistance. This allows the car's wheels to run at different speeds in a turn with least resistance.
Figure1
>However, when a car is cornering close to it's limit, the car will exhibit roll, a leaning to one side, causing the inside tire(s) to lose forward traction and lateral grip. The wheels lift and cause excessive spin because of lack of downward force or weight distribution. This wheel spin is useless for acceleration until the tire(s) regain traction and start to translate the power to the ground. Limited Slip Differential (LSD) is needed to alleviate this wheelspin.
Limited Slip Differential
An LSD is constructed similarly to the normal differential (Figure 2).
As you can see, the pressure plate rings have the side gear, the pinion and the pinion gears locked inside and behind each pressure rings are a number of clutch plates. When torque is applied to the differential, the differential case will rotate and throw the pinion into the pressure ring cam. The pressure ring is then pushed out against the clutch plates thereby squeezing them together. This in turn causes the wheels to gradually lock together, depending on the power applied. This effect limits the wheel spin during hard cornering and applies power to the wheels evenly when more power is applied. On acceleration and deceleration, it provides even grip and on neutral power, it frees up for less drag and easier turning.
An LSD is constructed similarly to the normal differential (Figure 2).
As you can see, the pressure plate rings have the side gear, the pinion and the pinion gears locked inside and behind each pressure rings are a number of clutch plates. When torque is applied to the differential, the differential case will rotate and throw the pinion into the pressure ring cam. The pressure ring is then pushed out against the clutch plates thereby squeezing them together. This in turn causes the wheels to gradually lock together, depending on the power applied. This effect limits the wheel spin during hard cornering and applies power to the wheels evenly when more power is applied. On acceleration and deceleration, it provides even grip and on neutral power, it frees up for less drag and easier turning.
Figure 2
Some manufacturers make LSD's in different configurations and are commonly classified as 1 way, 1.5 way and 2 way. This designation reflects the design of the cam groove which enables the LSD to function differently under different loads. A 1 way differential means that the cam is shaped in such way as to have positive lock only when accelerating. The 2 way is constructed in a way to have positive lock motion in both acceleration and deceleration mode (Figure 3). The 1.5 way functions almost same as a 2 way but provides less lock when decelerating. The 1.5 way can provide more forgiving balance when braking than a full 2 way setup, although it is less effective for true racing applications, it provides easier operation for beginners in throttle off conditions. 1.5 way is also very effective for front wheel drive cars which need extra stability during braking.
Different Type of LSD Configurations (1 Way, 1.5 Way & 2 Way)
Figure 3
1.Using a 1.5 way LSD is beneficial to most road race vehicles. It locks up both wheels on acceleration but does not have the full locking
capabilities of the 2 way LSD. This allows a much
smoother transition when you are cornering with deceleration.
2.Using a 2 way LSD provides optimum locking wether you are accelerating or decelerating. Perfect for drifers that are looking for full locking balance during corner drifting!
capabilities of the 2 way LSD. This allows a much
smoother transition when you are cornering with deceleration.
2.Using a 2 way LSD provides optimum locking wether you are accelerating or decelerating. Perfect for drifers that are looking for full locking balance during corner drifting!
Comparison of LSD
There are many brands and grades of LSD in today's market.
The OEM supplied LSD, standard and optional on many cars today are 2 pinions. This design has very low positive lock and it is designed to provide some sporty feel to the showroom cars. Because of the nature of this low lock design, it is just slightly more effective than not having one at all. Not a choice for true performance drivers.
A performance LSD should have at least 4 pinions. This is the design used for racing and rallies around the world. The positive lock ratio and linear lock characteristics are determined by a number of components. The cam profile, clutch plate quantity and size, initial torque of the preload springs and the lubricants.
A viscous type, torsen type and helical type are some of other designs used as OEM equipment or optional LSD unit. These designs are commonly used since they are less aggressive and easier to maintain than the clutch type racing LSD unit. In order to achieve the maximum traction control, most OEM performance divisions and aftermarket manufactures use the clutch type design for their LSD unit.
There are many brands and grades of LSD in today's market.
The OEM supplied LSD, standard and optional on many cars today are 2 pinions. This design has very low positive lock and it is designed to provide some sporty feel to the showroom cars. Because of the nature of this low lock design, it is just slightly more effective than not having one at all. Not a choice for true performance drivers.
A performance LSD should have at least 4 pinions. This is the design used for racing and rallies around the world. The positive lock ratio and linear lock characteristics are determined by a number of components. The cam profile, clutch plate quantity and size, initial torque of the preload springs and the lubricants.
A viscous type, torsen type and helical type are some of other designs used as OEM equipment or optional LSD unit. These designs are commonly used since they are less aggressive and easier to maintain than the clutch type racing LSD unit. In order to achieve the maximum traction control, most OEM performance divisions and aftermarket manufactures use the clutch type design for their LSD unit.
