Gathering Interest Speed Freaks USA: OS Giken discussion thread
#31
To my understanding, when I began researching about OS Giken products two years ago, OS Giken USA will no longer sale the NEO (HD) units for vehicles using the differential in high performance applications. This is due to the lack of lock-up consistency/predicatability with the NEO clutch plates compared to the original super lock plates (HA) or the newer TCD plates (HC). If you view the OS Giken LSD application list, you'll see zero NEO (HD) models being offered: http://www.osgiken.net/products.php?product=lsd
Though there is no break-in period and no figure 8s necessary with the TCD, are you following OS Giken's recommendation to swap out the initial differential fluid after the first 500-1000 miles? I used Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube as the "break-in" gear oil for the first 500 miles and I noticed that the differential oil wasn't up to the task as there was minor chatter with the clutch plates. After I replaced the lesser quality Mobil 1 with the OS Giken 80w-250 gear oil, the TCD has been chatter free and performing flawlessly.
Though there is no break-in period and no figure 8s necessary with the TCD, are you following OS Giken's recommendation to swap out the initial differential fluid after the first 500-1000 miles? I used Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube as the "break-in" gear oil for the first 500 miles and I noticed that the differential oil wasn't up to the task as there was minor chatter with the clutch plates. After I replaced the lesser quality Mobil 1 with the OS Giken 80w-250 gear oil, the TCD has been chatter free and performing flawlessly.
-Matt M.
#33
-Matt M.
#34
Group Buy
How is the group buy coming? I am interested in one as well.
#36
Do you guys know how much does it cost if we are in group buy? I found this site to sell for $ 2,456 no tax and free shipping. What do you guys think ? Keep me updated !
http://www.moddiction.com/os-giken/o...i-1986151.aspx
http://www.moddiction.com/os-giken/o...i-1986151.aspx
#38
Mine has yet to be installed, but it's scheduled to in the shop fairly soon. The shop has one of my Supras, with another Supra to follow and, then, my IS-F. I saw where lobux posted that his had been installed, along with some nice FIGS pieces, so I think he'll be in here fairly soon (was on a long driving trip when he posted).
Ken.
Ken.
Keep the comments coming!
I finally got my differential in my car and took it to one of my favorite local roads to gather some initial impressions. There is no official "break in" procedure but I wanted to do some figure 8s in a parking lot and then put some easier miles on it before really hammering it on a track or drift event but even driving at 60-70% I can feel a difference trailing the throttle into faster sweepers and powering out of low speed corners. This road has some very tight and technical corners, is very bumpy and often has gravel from crap falling down the side into the road. With the stock torsen I would get the inside tire to cut loose if I wasn't careful getting on the power through corners with big dips or bumps, now it it completely unaffected and will put the power down smoothly and evenly. I'm excited to put more miles on it and update my findings after truly testing it on the track next month
-Matt M.
I finally got my differential in my car and took it to one of my favorite local roads to gather some initial impressions. There is no official "break in" procedure but I wanted to do some figure 8s in a parking lot and then put some easier miles on it before really hammering it on a track or drift event but even driving at 60-70% I can feel a difference trailing the throttle into faster sweepers and powering out of low speed corners. This road has some very tight and technical corners, is very bumpy and often has gravel from crap falling down the side into the road. With the stock torsen I would get the inside tire to cut loose if I wasn't careful getting on the power through corners with big dips or bumps, now it it completely unaffected and will put the power down smoothly and evenly. I'm excited to put more miles on it and update my findings after truly testing it on the track next month
-Matt M.
Ken.
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#39
Better late than never! It's awesome to hear you're having the same positive impressions, Ken! I never thought the stock diff was "bad" but this is definitely one modification that you never really realize the full value of until you experience it- it completely transforms the car. Just puts the power down anywhere and it gives you more of an ability to throttle steer which is very enjoyable.
-Matt M.
-Matt M.
#40
Better late than never! It's awesome to hear you're having the same positive impressions, Ken! I never thought the stock diff was "bad" but this is definitely one modification that you never really realize the full value of until you experience it- it completely transforms the car. Just puts the power down anywhere and it gives you more of an ability to throttle steer which is very enjoyable.
-Matt M.
-Matt M.
Care to share input on wet roads and VDM interaction? 350 has IS-F EPS ECU. Anyone driven in the snow with OSG Superlock 1.5?
As soon as the garage hits 50f it's going in! It's 25 outside now. That's a no go! lol
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