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[Genki]

Ehh its not that bad. Just taking out the diff. I rebuild my diff every six months in my 240 so I'm pretty used to it though.

[Cal]

Ehh its not that bad. Just taking out the diff. I rebuild my diff every six months in my 240 so I'm pretty used to it though.

Every 6 months? What kind of diff do you have? You must slide the shit out of it.

[Genki]

KAAZ 2 way. I don't get sideways as often as I used to but my sessions are pretty long at a local track when I have the chance. I got to be honest thought I'm getting tired of rebuilding. I've done it about five times and its getting old. I'm thinking about getting and OS Geiken. They're about 400 more but a heck of a lot less maintenance.

[Cal]

KAAZ 2 way. I don't get sideways as often as I used to but my sessions are pretty long at a local track when I have the chance. I got to be honest thought I'm getting tired of rebuilding. I've done it about five times and its getting old. I'm thinking about getting and OS Geiken. They're about 400 more but a heck of a lot less maintenance.

I have thought about that diff as well, but it being so cheap makes me wary. I am trying to find an S15 HLSD. If you are into drifting wouldn't a helical diff sort of get in the way of that?

[Genki]

Not at all and the KAAZ isnt cheap imo. I got mine for 800 and that was at cost through a local hook-up. Most D1GP and Formula D drivers use KAAZ. The OS Geiken is a little more steetable. I get alot of chatter when taking slow sharp turns with my KAAZ but on the track it's fantastic. It depends on the rout you wanna take as far as track only vs. a street-track mix. My buddy has an OS 1.5 in his s14 but he rarely drifts so its good for him (no lock up under deceleration). I'm slowly turning my s14 into a track only car....Huh, I think I just convinced myself to keep my KAAZ lol

[Cal]

Not at all and the KAAZ isnt cheap imo. I got mine for 800 and that was at cost through a local hook-up. Most D1GP and Formula D drivers use KAAZ. The OS Geiken is a little more steetable. I get alot of chatter when taking slow sharp turns with my KAAZ but on the track it's fantastic. It depends on the rout you wanna take as far as track only vs. a street-track mix. My buddy has an OS 1.5 in his s14 but he rarely drifts so its good for him (no lock up under deceleration). I'm slowly turning my s14 into a track only car....Huh, I think I just convinced myself to keep my KAAZ lol

I meant the OS when I said cheap, I know the kazz is as pricey. I thought OS only made torsen diffs for 240's. I didn't know they came in 1.5 ways. I am debating between an hsld, or nismo 1.5.

[Genki]

It all really depends on how you're gonna drive it. I wouldn't bother with the HLSD from the s15. I started with a vlsd from a 300 in my old s13 then a welded diff in my last s14 (on a major budget) and now the KAAZ in my current s14. I don't know anyone running the Nismo but I do know it has been discontinued which could make thinks difficult but I've never looked.

My bottom line is this:

Track car----KAAZ
Street Car---OS Geiken

I'm not a pro by any means but I've been drifting for a long time, ever since I was stationed at Yakota Air Base Japan back in 98-2000 and that's just my take on the whole drift game. I did OK with VLSD and it's an inexpensive start.

Back on topic though, changing out a ring gear isn't that tough and at the very least should only be a couple hours work at a decent shop. Just like on bikes; dollar for dollar different gears are the most noticeable mods as far as acceleration is concerned.

[Farred]

I got rid of my evo x because I was a dumbshit and got the 5speed manual and not the 6 speed dual clutch. I think both should definatly be offered but now that dual clutchs are holding a lot of power I want it. Will I miss rowing gears from time to time....... Probably. Will I hate paying for the crazy expensive oil change for it.......yep. But there is something about not falling out of boost ( if it comes boosted), grinding a gear or not getting the perfect launch at the strip everytime. Each have there pos/neg aspects and I used to be "the guy" that wanted a manual to row thru my own gears. Different strokes for different folks. I hope I made a decent argument for dual clutch.

[Shevon]

Todays modern DSG type transmision is very impressive. However look at how many affordable (sub $30k) cars are out there with this transmision. I would question the trackability of a pure enthusiast on a weekend racer. Personally i like DSG type transmision. Look at the Audi TT RS. 6sd manual hits 60 about 5 something maybe 6 flat. DSG model hits 60 in 3.3 i think. thats a hell of a difference and who can argue with that. then again thats straight line acceleration. i dont plan on going straight a very long time lol. But long story short i like my pedals in threes...6spd manual all the way.

[engineer14teg]

Todays modern DSG type transmision is very impressive. However look at how many affordable (sub $30k) cars are out there with this transmision. I would question the trackability of a pure enthusiast on a weekend racer. Personally i like DSG type transmision. Look at the Audi TT RS. 6sd manual hits 60 about 5 something maybe 6 flat. DSG model hits 60 in 3.3 i think. thats a hell of a difference and who can argue with that. then again thats straight line acceleration. i dont plan on going straight a very long time lol. But long story short i like my pedals in threes...6spd manual all the way.

Glad your for the 6 speed too, ain't nothing like it. DSG's never feel quite natural; there's just limited connection! Similar to mechanical vs. electric throttle, and hydraulic power steering vs. electric. It's a feel thing, which is what this car is all about.

And just to correct the horribly quoted fact you have in there about the TT RS: "The engine drives all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, providing 0-60 acceleration in 4.1 seconds." (A comment below the article says 3.6-3.9 for the DSG) [source]

[Susanoo]

6 speed manual is the only way for circuit and touge

[PandaGT]

6-speed hands down. Never had the pleasure to smash through 6 gears myself, but i'm sure it'd be a dream come true . . . especially for a guy stuck with a 5-speed. I feel like a 6-speed tranny is the "holy grail", when it comes to manual transmissions for sports cars.