So I have a 2011 G37 Journey 7AT w/o VLSD. I was just curious if it was worth purchasing LSD down the line and if anyone could recommend one for me. Thanks in advance.

 

I stole this answer from another forum...

-unless you are in dirt/snow, or regularly break traction, then you don't need it.
-If you do any of the above, it will benefit you.
-If you race, it is a MUST.

 

^^ sums it up.

 

I have driven both and it makes no difference in daily driving unless you do a launch. It makes an obvious difference in the rain while accelerating through a turn or stop and go traffic up hill. I haven't drivin it in the snow yet so I couldn't help ya there.

 

^ What Kris said.. You can definitely tell the difference accelerating in tight turns in the rain. Like when pull out in traffic on wet roads and you need get out quickly. W/o LSD your inside wheel spins more. With LSD the outside wheel will help move you if the inside breaks loose. Or both will hook up and you will powerslide toward opposite lock lol...

 

I always thought it was worth it and would recommend window pane if you can find it...

 

Calm down there, been there done that, not something for this distraction-obsessed society, lol.

 

It's very easy to break traction in my 7AT IPL and while its controllable, any among of steering input at or near full throttle results in lots of wheelspin. I can feel the LSD working and it's controllable but I do have to manage the throttle and steering input. I can't imagine not having an LSD equipped differential.

 

I actually had gotten into a fender bender a few days ago while driving to work in the rain. I was making a sort of, u turn, as I turned right into the business complex. As I was slowing down to make the turn I lost traction and fishtailed into the fence. The feeling was gut wrenching, hearing the sound of metal to metal. I paused for a bit then continued to my parking spot. Stepped out to inspect the damage and it wasn't as bad as I thought, but still hard to accept my Gina having any scratch on her. I posted pics of the damage. It gave me a little curb rash too and I just got these the wheels too...smh

By the way, I had also cleaned my throttle bodies recently before this had occurred.

 

I think having a LSD is noticeable and it is one of the reasons I was drawn to this car. I cross shopped the BMW 335i and took it on an aggressive test drive. The one wheel peel occurred around corners and I immediately knew I didn't like the car. $50K car and no LSD in the BMW! What a joke. Same issue in the M235i I recently tested. Only the true M cars come with a LSD.

I will never buy a RWD drive car without a LSD.

 

Lysergic acid diethylamide (/daɪ eθəl ˈæmaɪd/ or /æmɪd/ or /eɪmaɪd/),[5][6][7] abbreviated LSD or LSD-25, also known as lysergide and colloquially as acid, is a psychedelic drug of the ergoline family, well known for its psychological effects—which can include altered thinking processes, closed- and open-eye visuals, synesthesia, an altered sense of time, and spiritual experiences—as well as for its key role in 1960s counterculture. It is used mainly as an entheogen and recreational drug. LSD is not addictive.[8] However, acute adverse psychiatric reactions such as anxiety, paranoia, and delusions are possible.[9]

 

Is this a joke? I'm clearly talking about Limited Slip Differentials lol. Not the drug

 

Yes, it was a joke

 

Good one

 

So I'm reviving this thread again to see anyone has purchased any aftermarket LSD for their 7at. What are your thoughts and opinions on oem VLSD vs any other aftermarket LSD. I will be looking into purchasing one in the near future.