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hondaman23 · 04-13-04, 04:59 AM

My name is Wesley Nicholson.

The name of the company is OPM Autosports that the diffs are sold from. All of them that come from there are from my bud.

This is a true clutch plate type. Your original gears are ground to accept a plate of special material that creates the limited slip part. Yes your internal are reused, but that does not make them like the Phantom Grip. The units that I am working with have wear plates and all that jazz to make up "new" internals. The preloaded plates between the planatary and spider gears can be taylored to your needs and that is what I like the most.

You know you guys crawl me for advertising, but all I wanted to get you guys to realize was that Phantom Grip sucks, and Quaife has to be the most heavy and abrupt LSDs that neither one is really great to use. I have installed a Quaife in a 88 CRX and it has done OK, but after seeing what that type of LSD was about, I was glad to have my own clutch type that is much better.

I will not continue with this thread because you guys don't seem to want to hear it, and that is OK. Mabey I should have left with my two cents.

If you guys would like to know more, call me on my cell. I live in North Carolina and I currently own a 95 Legend GS, 95 Passport (not really a Honda), 92 Integra GSR, 91 CRX Si, 91 Civic Si (LS powered) and a lowly 86 Civic Si racecar with cage, Integra motor, the works. I hope that gives you some idea of how I like Hondas. I am waiting on my next buy, a Pilot or the new concept truck with a V-8 and get rid of the Isuzu.

Contact Info -
Cell 828.291.1309

Have a good one guys and I hope that you will at least call and give me a better chance to explain. Talk to you soon.

LegendC · 04-13-04, 05:14 AM

What would the turn around time be....on average?

hondaman23 · 04-14-04, 05:39 AM

I think that a two week turn around is about average. He has done these on an emergency basis, but that is once he has all the jigs and disks made up and knows the specifics on the differential. I would think that 1 week and then to ship is possible once I put them in his hands.

Hotstartup · 04-16-04, 04:41 AM

video up yet

drtom182 · 04-17-04, 03:00 AM

oh my gosh thats fxcking sweet and i AM riding your dick

----Dont talk smack to other legend owners, we are of a different breed. we have to respect each others cars they put their hard earned money and labor into them. besides, dont whine just because youre jealous

legend4life · 04-22-04, 05:26 AM

Here are some diagrams and exploded view of a kaaz:

http://www.kaazusa.com/technology.asp
http://www.kaazusa.com/images/lsd_exploded_view.jpg

I would like to see pictures of the diff and a diagram of how it works or something comparable to the above. How would you compare it to a kaaz?

When are you going to drop one of these into your Legend? I would like to see the results of that.

Also with this design doesn't it try and force the internal gears against the housing in order to achieve the breaking force which will lock the LSD? Or even with the wear plates, if it wears down or breaks, it breaks the housing and sends bits everywhere probably ruining the tranny etc with it. And what about shattering the spider gears?

How many clutch plates are used?
How does it work under slippage of one wheel or when one wheel has no traction at all. Does it lock both wheels together or transfer power from one to the other? What if one wheel is lifted off the ground?

-Imran

hondaman23 · 04-24-04, 02:28 AM

I have looked at the Kaaz. Interesting.

The ones that we can make are made from your original diff and utilize your original gears. Your gears are ground to increase the surface area and to hook the two clutch packs to each of the ring gears. The surface of the housing is ground to accept the wear plate and to also increase the area. The blocks in the center are forcing the gears outward and the special disks help hold with more and more rotations. There has been no explosions since the start of all this. These do not cause those type of failures.

As for Kaaz, I think that they are a good diff. When you start from scratch, you better have a good one. Right?

I have no diagrams.

Now as for use, I have had these on track, autox, and hillclimbs in the rain. These diffs are awesome. They do allow for some slip which does give you better control when trying to manuever, especially in tight turns. You do not get any violent torque steer and really, I never feel any torque steer and I have a very light car with much HP. I have had both wheels on one side off the ground and the drive wheels will spin, but not excessively. When you have both wheels on the ground these things will keep the car very stable.

Email me for anything else.

kkiepccassau · 04-26-04, 12:57 AM

stupid spending too much time and work plus too much money for little power get a prelude/Integra better look add a turbo u get over 300 Hp easily , kill mustang GT ,(( 3000gt VR4 , supra TT or 300zx TT (standard turbo) ))
swap 3.5 can you kill Mustang GT kakaka i don't think so
my bad i think u can kill the GT Cobra all because your is 6 speed
cobra is 6 speed too kekkkakak

Octane · 04-26-04, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kkiepccassau
stupid spending too much time and work plus too much money for little power
get a prelude/Integra better look add a turbo u get over 300 Hp easy ,
kill mustang GT ,(( 3000gt VR4 , supra TT or 300zx TT (standard turbo) ))
swap 3.5 can you kill Mustang GT kakaka i don't think so

silly troll, go back to your kiddie car forums

takemorepills · 04-26-04, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kkiepccassau
kekkkakak

Do you have brain damage??

BTW, Preludes and Integras aren't all that. They are FWD, and they will never "OWN".

95legend · 04-26-04, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kkiepccassau
stupid spending too much time and work plus too much money for little power get a prelude/Integra better look add a turbo u get over 300 Hp easily , kill mustang GT ,(( 3000gt VR4 , supra TT or 300zx TT (standard turbo) ))
swap 3.5 can you kill Mustang GT kakaka i don't think so
my bad i think u can kill the GT Cobra all because your is 6 speed
cobra is 6 speed too kekkkakak

haul ass, if you dont like it, keep your mouth shut. also if you don't like the legend, leave the forum.

wTnLeGeNd · 04-26-04, 04:33 AM

hey where do you live at in atlanta. lets meet up and see what you are working with. or come to our meets. its fun havin a legend becuase its a challenge to get performance gains. thats why its fun. if i was all about speed i would have gotten somethin else. but the legend is classy and look alot better than a tegra or lude. i would never drive a 4cyl anyways.

Chris_gog · 05-01-04, 09:39 PM

Video ready yet?

SpeedDemon · 05-04-04, 04:38 PM

If I order one of these where should I order it from and how hard will it be to find a place to get it installed and how much do you think that they will charge me. Way to go Christian!!! I have been wanting to do this for quite some time. I may be soon purchasing a B-pipe from you as well. Keep the great work up bro.

SIZE14MALE · 05-09-04, 01:28 AM

I'm impressed that u can get such a big car to perform so well. nuff respect

04-13-04, 04:59 AM	#286 (permalink)
hondaman23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 431 Car 1: 95 Legend GS (Main Baby in Garage) & 94 LS Cpe 6 Speed (Main Driver & Fun) Car 2: 93 Legend LS 2dr 6sp iTrader: (2)	More LSD Info My name is Wesley Nicholson. The name of the company is OPM Autosports that the diffs are sold from. All of them that come from there are from my bud. This is a true clutch plate type. Your original gears are ground to accept a plate of special material that creates the limited slip part. Yes your internal are reused, but that does not make them like the Phantom Grip. The units that I am working with have wear plates and all that jazz to make up "new" internals. The preloaded plates between the planatary and spider gears can be taylored to your needs and that is what I like the most. You know you guys crawl me for advertising, but all I wanted to get you guys to realize was that Phantom Grip sucks, and Quaife has to be the most heavy and abrupt LSDs that neither one is really great to use. I have installed a Quaife in a 88 CRX and it has done OK, but after seeing what that type of LSD was about, I was glad to have my own clutch type that is much better. I will not continue with this thread because you guys don't seem to want to hear it, and that is OK. Mabey I should have left with my two cents. If you guys would like to know more, call me on my cell. I live in North Carolina and I currently own a 95 Legend GS, 95 Passport (not really a Honda), 92 Integra GSR, 91 CRX Si, 91 Civic Si (LS powered) and a lowly 86 Civic Si racecar with cage, Integra motor, the works. I hope that gives you some idea of how I like Hondas. I am waiting on my next buy, a Pilot or the new concept truck with a V-8 and get rid of the Isuzu. Contact Info - Cell 828.291.1309 Have a good one guys and I hope that you will at least call and give me a better chance to explain. Talk to you soon. __________________ I'm the one with the Limited Slip Differentials (LSD). We can build what you need!Users of LSDs: Newest Customer - sr79labrat Third - Me!! Second Customer - Kenso First Customer - LEgEnD4LiFe 95 Legend GS w/Koni shocks, all else stock 94 Legend LS Cpe 6-Speed w/Konis, Race Brakes, braided lines, AND the 3rd LSD built by us but the first to be installed!!!!! New - 86 CRX w/D16A Conversion Now with TURBO!!

04-13-04, 05:14 AM	#287 (permalink)
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04-14-04, 05:39 AM	#288 (permalink)
hondaman23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 431 Car 1: 95 Legend GS (Main Baby in Garage) & 94 LS Cpe 6 Speed (Main Driver & Fun) Car 2: 93 Legend LS 2dr 6sp iTrader: (2)	LSD Return Time I think that a two week turn around is about average. He has done these on an emergency basis, but that is once he has all the jigs and disks made up and knows the specifics on the differential. I would think that 1 week and then to ship is possible once I put them in his hands. __________________ I'm the one with the Limited Slip Differentials (LSD). We can build what you need!Users of LSDs: Newest Customer - sr79labrat Third - Me!! Second Customer - Kenso First Customer - LEgEnD4LiFe 95 Legend GS w/Koni shocks, all else stock 94 Legend LS Cpe 6-Speed w/Konis, Race Brakes, braided lines, AND the 3rd LSD built by us but the first to be installed!!!!! New - 86 CRX w/D16A Conversion Now with TURBO!!

04-17-04, 03:00 AM	#290 (permalink)
drtom182 Creeper Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 1,564 Car 1: 1992 Metallic Vineyard Grey LS sedan Car 2: 1995 SE Honda Legend iTrader: (0)	oh my gosh thats fxcking sweet and i AM riding your dick ----Dont talk smack to other legend owners, we are of a different breed. we have to respect each others cars they put their hard earned money and labor into them. besides, dont whine just because youre jealous __________________ "As any showbiz entertainer or honda executive would tell you... "it is a b*tch to follow a legend"

04-22-04, 05:26 AM	#291 (permalink)
legend4life Blk/BlkGS6 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,779 Car 1: '94 Black/Black Legend GS Sedan 6 Speed Car 2: '92 Silver LS Coupe Car 3: '94 Cashmere L Sedan iTrader: (1)	Here are some diagrams and exploded view of a kaaz: http://www.kaazusa.com/technology.asp http://www.kaazusa.com/images/lsd_exploded_view.jpg I would like to see pictures of the diff and a diagram of how it works or something comparable to the above. How would you compare it to a kaaz? When are you going to drop one of these into your Legend? I would like to see the results of that. Also with this design doesn't it try and force the internal gears against the housing in order to achieve the breaking force which will lock the LSD? Or even with the wear plates, if it wears down or breaks, it breaks the housing and sends bits everywhere probably ruining the tranny etc with it. And what about shattering the spider gears? How many clutch plates are used? How does it work under slippage of one wheel or when one wheel has no traction at all. Does it lock both wheels together or transfer power from one to the other? What if one wheel is lifted off the ground? -Imran __________________ Black/Black GS 6 speed FS $3800 OBO Lots of mods/parts FS To contact me, e-mail desijigga786@gmail.com

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04-16-04, 04:41 AM	#289 (permalink)
Hotstartup Type I King Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,198 Car 1: 92 LS Sedan Car 2: 91 LS Coupe 5 spd iTrader: (7)	video up yet

04-24-04, 02:28 AM	#292 (permalink)
hondaman23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 431 Car 1: 95 Legend GS (Main Baby in Garage) & 94 LS Cpe 6 Speed (Main Driver & Fun) Car 2: 93 Legend LS 2dr 6sp iTrader: (2)	LSD info I have looked at the Kaaz. Interesting. The ones that we can make are made from your original diff and utilize your original gears. Your gears are ground to increase the surface area and to hook the two clutch packs to each of the ring gears. The surface of the housing is ground to accept the wear plate and to also increase the area. The blocks in the center are forcing the gears outward and the special disks help hold with more and more rotations. There has been no explosions since the start of all this. These do not cause those type of failures. As for Kaaz, I think that they are a good diff. When you start from scratch, you better have a good one. Right? I have no diagrams. Now as for use, I have had these on track, autox, and hillclimbs in the rain. These diffs are awesome. They do allow for some slip which does give you better control when trying to manuever, especially in tight turns. You do not get any violent torque steer and really, I never feel any torque steer and I have a very light car with much HP. I have had both wheels on one side off the ground and the drive wheels will spin, but not excessively. When you have both wheels on the ground these things will keep the car very stable. Email me for anything else. __________________ I'm the one with the Limited Slip Differentials (LSD). We can build what you need!Users of LSDs: Newest Customer - sr79labrat Third - Me!! Second Customer - Kenso First Customer - LEgEnD4LiFe 95 Legend GS w/Koni shocks, all else stock 94 Legend LS Cpe 6-Speed w/Konis, Race Brakes, braided lines, AND the 3rd LSD built by us but the first to be installed!!!!! New - 86 CRX w/D16A Conversion Now with TURBO!!

04-26-04, 12:57 AM	#293 (permalink)
kkiepccassau Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: atlanta Posts: 3 Car 1: 92 Prelude si iTrader: (0)	stupid spending too much time and work plus too much money for little power get a prelude/Integra better look add a turbo u get over 300 Hp easily , kill mustang GT ,(( 3000gt VR4 , supra TT or 300zx TT (standard turbo) )) swap 3.5 can you kill Mustang GT kakaka i don't think so my bad i think u can kill the GT Cobra all because your is 6 speed cobra is 6 speed too kekkkakak __________________ Prelude Last edited by kkiepccassau : 04-26-04 at 01:24 AM.

04-26-04, 04:33 AM	#297 (permalink)
wTnLeGeNd wTn XtReMe LeGeNd Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duluth, ga Posts: 1,055 Car 1: 1991 Ls Custom Maroon Pearl iTrader: (0)	hey where do you live at in atlanta. lets meet up and see what you are working with. or come to our meets. its fun havin a legend becuase its a challenge to get performance gains. thats why its fun. if i was all about speed i would have gotten somethin else. but the legend is classy and look alot better than a tegra or lude. i would never drive a 4cyl anyways. __________________ Jiggawin http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/fb92a930.jpg http://www.generyx.de/anime.gif

05-01-04, 09:39 PM	#298 (permalink)
Chris_gog Will I ever reach 1000?! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 930 Car 1: Rover 620TI iTrader: (0)	Video ready yet? __________________

05-04-04, 04:38 PM	#299 (permalink)
SpeedDemon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 800 Car 1: 94 Milano Red Coupe L iTrader: (0)	If I order one of these where should I order it from and how hard will it be to find a place to get it installed and how much do you think that they will charge me. Way to go Christian!!! I have been wanting to do this for quite some time. I may be soon purchasing a B-pipe from you as well. Keep the great work up bro. __________________ Aaron Marks Contact me via my contact page on my blog. 1994 Acura Legend Coupe

05-09-04, 01:28 AM	#300 (permalink)
SIZE14MALE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13 Car 1: 1994 RED COUPE Type 2, 1991 BLACK COUPE, 1995 GREEN SEDAN & 1992 CIVIC HATCHBACK iTrader: (0)	I'm impressed that u can get such a big car to perform so well. nuff respect

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