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spun Vtec · 07-07-2004, 10:19 PM

a helical lsd for 400$? i know obx is not by any means a decent brand but has anyone had any experience with these?

link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...=WDVW
i just blew the diff in my p3000 sohc si cable tranny in my 89 hatch and have an extra stock diff but should i look into this? tia

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awdlaunchmonster · 07-07-2004, 10:47 PM

looks as reliable as a phantom grip lsd. And from first hand experience, phantom grip sucks ass. OBX has never made anything worth a damn, why would they start now?

itsJDMyo · 07-07-2004, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awdlaunchmonster

why would they start now?

gotta start sooner or later...

MasterGradeChik · 07-08-2004, 12:36 AM

I agree OBX isnt exactly a name to go with. Pay cheap once and have to buy better next time. Or buy best avalible now and be better off in the long run? Id rather go with a good trusted company then with a Brand I dont really know.

awdlaunchmonster · 07-08-2004, 01:31 AM

Go kaaz or quaiffe and save yourself the trouble of pulling your tranny or possibly destroying it when the cheap lsd gives way.

1 2 NV · 07-08-2004, 05:40 AM

go quaife, kaaz SUX

ask me how i know.

DavidR · 07-08-2004, 01:11 PM

Quafie is good, Kazz is good. I prefer Kazz.

Ask me how I know? : )

itsallmotor · 07-08-2004, 03:20 PM

I know its been said on here before but, I will say it once again, OBX stuff is made by other companies, so in theory if the company that makes the diff for them is decent...

however every piece I've seen from OBX has been shit regardless so who knows

krazie1 · 07-08-2004, 03:30 PM

yeah I would buy only from those two companies or even Cusco if u got the loot

and why is Kaaz not good

I have one not installed yet but have one

Ti3d in · 07-08-2004, 03:43 PM

Kaaz is a clutch type LSD, where Quaife is gear. The Kaaz will wear out and will need maintenance eventually, that's all. I like the Quaife though, it's super strong and has a lifetime warranty even if you race.

1 2 NV · 07-08-2004, 04:09 PM

heres a few pics of the so called good LSD. this thing was 3 months old. daily driver, street/track car. 99 EX w/ GSR motor, basic bolt ons, cams and untuned. low HP motor. all that was internal failure and had nothin to do with install.

Modified by 1 2 NV at 9:45 PM 7/14/2004

chris_m · 07-08-2004, 04:24 PM

Damn, does kaaz carry a warranty?

1 2 NV · 07-08-2004, 06:23 PM

yeah, "race part only" when i called them it was goin to cost more to fix it than replace the whole unit. bottom of the line is, it wasnt abused, it was broke in correctly, i used their tranny oil and it still broke. $900 bones out the door.

turbociv · 07-08-2004, 06:30 PM

OBX is definately iffy. And I like everyone who bashes phantom grip style lsd's also even though they have been tried and proven. Alot of people have bad experiences with them because they just slap them into place, when really there is tranny prep needed before installation. Any way, I would have to see some trial and error and feedback before I spent my money on this obx unit. So who is willing to be the one to step up to the plate and give it a try??? lol

JDM Spoon Civic Vtech · 07-08-2004, 06:32 PM

I will give you $12.00 for special racing civic.

SpeedMonkeyRacing · 07-08-2004, 10:29 PM

it's funny cuz i saw that pic and put it next to my quaife. looks exactly the same. wonder if it's a same exact copy and i would buy one to try if it works good or not

Jeff-

StyleTEG · 07-09-2004, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 2 NV

all that was internal failure and had nothin to do with install.

Who did the install?

LucasMS · 07-09-2004, 08:42 AM

Well guys, I will let you know how it is because I pulled the trigger and bought one last night. Hopefully it is a nice copy and it will work well. They also are selling stage 1-3 skunk 2 copies. Gotta love the price if its good quality.

Sliced Beard · 07-09-2004, 09:55 AM

I think I will get one in the future

I just had to sell my ITR lsd so i could get a new tranny becuase of financial problems

(I had to sell my old transmission to pay a debt otherwise my car was going to be reported stolen

, I forgot about a remaining balance on my car)

I will be one of the guinea pigs for this in the future. I will have4 it installed on a ~180-190whp LS/VTEC so it will be put through the ringers

1 2 NV · 07-09-2004, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StyleTEG

Who did the install?

me of course

spun Vtec · 07-09-2004, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucasMS

Well guys, I will let you know how it is because I pulled the trigger and bought one last night. Hopefully it is a nice copy and it will work well. They also are selling stage 1-3 skunk 2 copies. Gotta love the price if its good quality.

awsome let me know how it turns out

turbociv · 07-10-2004, 01:38 AM

keep us posted........

non · 07-10-2004, 01:52 AM

holly shitz0R only 350

jdmsiR20 · 07-10-2004, 02:40 AM

hey good luck....

remember though, not ALL of obx's shit is shit. they wouldn't..... shouldn't...... CAN'T put a horrible, unsafe product on the market...

keep us informed

edit.... now somebody has to try the cams out http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=914334

importboi22 · 07-10-2004, 03:34 AM

i give a thumbup to KAAZ they are a great unit when broken in correctly i've installed 2 into customers turbo cars and they've had no problem yet!

07-07-2004, 10:47 PM	#2
awdlaunchmonster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north dallas, tx, usa Posts: 28	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (spun Vtec) looks as reliable as a phantom grip lsd. And from first hand experience, phantom grip sucks ass. OBX has never made anything worth a damn, why would they start now?

07-08-2004, 12:36 AM	#4
MasterGradeChik Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Up yours, stfu, good job Posts: 91	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (spun Vtec) I agree OBX isnt exactly a name to go with. Pay cheap once and have to buy better next time. Or buy best avalible now and be better off in the long run? Id rather go with a good trusted company then with a Brand I dont really know. __________________ -Honda S2000 -Nissan 240sx -Mazda Rx7 -Ducati 750 Supersport Know how you can tell I like parts from Japan? I sleep on the right side of my bed and have a Tein Teddy. JDM TYTE y00! http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsad.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmilep.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmileo.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emwink.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmile.gif

07-08-2004, 01:31 AM	#5
awdlaunchmonster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north dallas, tx, usa Posts: 28	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (MasterGradeChik) Go kaaz or quaiffe and save yourself the trouble of pulling your tranny or possibly destroying it when the cheap lsd gives way.

07-08-2004, 05:40 AM	#6
1 2 NV Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: out of the game, wa Posts: 6,991	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (awdlaunchmonster) go quaife, kaaz SUX ask me how i know. __________________ The stable: 92 AM civic 7.23@97 04 CRF 450R Miken Freak 98 Hyperlite Tribute 08 CUSTOM WELD STORM complete 8/14 http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2346252 my carbon footprint is bigger than yours!

07-08-2004, 01:11 PM	#7
DavidR Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Damnit Posts: 1,566	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (1 2 NV) Quafie is good, Kazz is good. I prefer Kazz. Ask me how I know? : ) __________________ Need Function7? Contact me at sales@projectzum.com PM me for HT discount code to use on my webstore. 243whp/169ft-lbs Endyn Built B20/VTEC

07-08-2004, 03:30 PM	#9
krazie1 BANNED Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Fernando, Kali, usa Posts: 3,443	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (itsallmotor) yeah I would buy only from those two companies or even Cusco if u got the loot and why is Kaaz not good I have one not installed yet but have one

07-08-2004, 03:43 PM	#10
Ti3d in Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA Posts: 1,258	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (krazie1) Kaaz is a clutch type LSD, where Quaife is gear. The Kaaz will wear out and will need maintenance eventually, that's all. I like the Quaife though, it's super strong and has a lifetime warranty even if you race. __________________ Check my for sale threads http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show....php?t=2591413 http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show....php?t=2600965

07-08-2004, 04:09 PM	#11
1 2 NV Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: out of the game, wa Posts: 6,991	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (krazie1) heres a few pics of the so called good LSD. this thing was 3 months old. daily driver, street/track car. 99 EX w/ GSR motor, basic bolt ons, cams and untuned. low HP motor. all that was internal failure and had nothin to do with install. Modified by 1 2 NV at 9:45 PM 7/14/2004 __________________ The stable: 92 AM civic 7.23@97 04 CRF 450R Miken Freak 98 Hyperlite Tribute 08 CUSTOM WELD STORM complete 8/14 http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2346252 my carbon footprint is bigger than yours!

07-08-2004, 04:24 PM	#12
chris_m * B A N N E D * Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chico, Ca, US Posts: 1,798	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (1 2 NV) Damn, does kaaz carry a warranty?

07-08-2004, 06:23 PM	#13
1 2 NV Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: out of the game, wa Posts: 6,991	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (alld16a) yeah, "race part only" when i called them it was goin to cost more to fix it than replace the whole unit. bottom of the line is, it wasnt abused, it was broke in correctly, i used their tranny oil and it still broke. $900 bones out the door. __________________ The stable: 92 AM civic 7.23@97 04 CRF 450R Miken Freak 98 Hyperlite Tribute 08 CUSTOM WELD STORM complete 8/14 http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2346252 my carbon footprint is bigger than yours!

07-08-2004, 06:30 PM	#14
turbociv Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: buffalo, new york, united states Posts: 912	OBX is definately iffy. And I like everyone who bashes phantom grip style lsd's also even though they have been tried and proven. Alot of people have bad experiences with them because they just slap them into place, when really there is tranny prep needed before installation. Any way, I would have to see some trial and error and feedback before I spent my money on this obx unit. So who is willing to be the one to step up to the plate and give it a try??? lol __________________ Im starting a reference list, so bare with me: junkyardd16z6, Domani 2.0, blackstar, mackspeed-616, topspeed86

07-08-2004, 06:32 PM	#15
JDM Spoon Civic Vtech Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago, PA, UK Posts: 5	Re: (turbociv) I will give you $12.00 for special racing civic.

07-08-2004, 10:29 PM	#16
SpeedMonkeyRacing New User Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Warminster, Pa Posts: 2,106	Re: (JDM Spoon Civic Vtech) it's funny cuz i saw that pic and put it next to my quaife. looks exactly the same. wonder if it's a same exact copy and i would buy one to try if it works good or not Jeff- __________________ Speed Monkey Racing 1776 Stout Drive Warminster, PA 18974 (215)774-1207 <FONT COLOR="Red">SRR/MANLEY/GREDDY/GOLDEN EAGLE/AEBS/SKUNK2/EXEDY</FONT> SPONSORED THREADS! http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1748818 http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1748951 http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1749020 http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1751174 http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1748836

07-09-2004, 08:42 AM	#18
LucasMS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 63	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (StyleTEG) Well guys, I will let you know how it is because I pulled the trigger and bought one last night. Hopefully it is a nice copy and it will work well. They also are selling stage 1-3 skunk 2 copies. Gotta love the price if its good quality.

07-09-2004, 09:55 AM	#19
Sliced Beard Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Charleson, SC Posts: 7,201	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (spun Vtec) I think I will get one in the future I just had to sell my ITR lsd so i could get a new tranny becuase of financial problems (I had to sell my old transmission to pay a debt otherwise my car was going to be reported stolen , I forgot about a remaining balance on my car) I will be one of the guinea pigs for this in the future. I will have4 it installed on a ~180-190whp LS/VTEC so it will be put through the ringers __________________ CRIME CONTROL, NOT GUN CONTROL The man once known as DirtySol

07-10-2004, 01:38 AM	#22
turbociv Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: buffalo, new york, united states Posts: 912	keep us posted........ __________________ Im starting a reference list, so bare with me: junkyardd16z6, Domani 2.0, blackstar, mackspeed-616, topspeed86

07-10-2004, 01:52 AM	#23
non Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,480	Re: (turbociv) holly shitz0R only 350

07-10-2004, 02:40 AM	#24
jdmsiR20 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 5,072	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (LucasMS) hey good luck.... remember though, not ALL of obx's shit is shit. they wouldn't..... shouldn't...... CAN'T put a horrible, unsafe product on the market... keep us informed edit.... now somebody has to try the cams out http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=914334 __________________ siniGANG

07-10-2004, 03:34 AM	#25
importboi22 Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Somewhere on the West coast, USA Posts: 5,395	Re: obx lsd? is this too good to be true? (jdmsiR20) i give a thumbup to KAAZ they are a great unit when broken in correctly i've installed 2 into customers turbo cars and they've had no problem yet! __________________ 50% Filipino 50% Dutch 100% American!

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