grip LSD getting the power down

**GreenMachine** · Wednesday 19th February 2014, 21:45

I'm starting a bit of homework for my next motor,

I run my 850na 20v as my everyday, and everytime I think its time to scrap it (its got a few miles on it now), it highlights my lack of maintenance and "attention to detail", I really rate the 850 - it's probably the best motor I've ever owned - she's std on goodyear eff 205 16

My PII T5 is my holiday motor I try to keep it imaculate and it takes up the slack when the 850 needs work and its fairly nice to drive although needs the rear suspension sorting - again she's std on goodyear 17"

So I'm thinking about a toy, - I'm thinking of selling my 1964 mini and getting - another 850

a gul or an r - or .................

So I was at a mates the other night he took me for a spin in his "very sorted" bright green focus (v-nice) - and it highlighted the lack of contact both my motors have with the road - so did any of the 850's run LSD or is this a mod and how do others get it on the road........

**t5 pete** · Wednesday 19th February 2014, 21:52

850r manuals came with a lsd but the most popular way to gonis gripper or quarfe or how ever its spelt ive got the quarfe fitted to mine its a massive improvement.
remember tho the difference in suspension etc between the focus and old t5 are miles appart with technology if your wanting really good feel and handleing try some kw coilovers they seen to get good reviews

**t5 pete** · Wednesday 19th February 2014, 21:53

Oh and p.s. good luck trying to find a gul

**GreenMachine** · Wednesday 19th February 2014, 21:58

Originally Posted by t5 pete

Oh and p.s. good luck trying to find a gul

yeah thought that, saw a mint estate here in Leo last week and nearly drove off the road.......

so the Torsen M59 is the LSD and that;s in the manual "R"

**p fandango** · Wednesday 19th February 2014, 22:06

Originally Posted by t5 pete

quarfe or how ever its spelt

Quaife

**t5 pete** · Wednesday 19th February 2014, 22:12

Originally Posted by p fandango

Quaife

Smart arse at least you knew what I meant

**Wobbly Dave** · Thursday 20th February 2014, 01:15

Maybe Pete has the posh version? LOL "I've got a Quarfe don't ye knew"

I've got a quaiffe fitted to my M56LK box - made about 1/2 second improvement on my standing quarter

**Volvostorm** · Thursday 20th February 2014, 20:06

Mine has a Gripper fitted, can't comment about it, as I've yet to drive her!

Your not a million miles from me, so maybe a meet can be arranged, once I've got her back on the road!

**GreenMachine** · Thursday 20th February 2014, 22:51

Originally Posted by Pault5estate

Mine has a Gripper fitted, can't comment about it, as I've yet to drive her!

Your not a million miles from me, so maybe a meet can be arranged, once I've got her back on the road!

I'll be driving past regularly would be interested, I've been meaning to meetup with the FB chaps as well,

**GreenMachine** · Thursday 20th February 2014, 22:52

A Gul would you believe it.................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-T5R-...item2a37cbda56

**t5 pete** · Thursday 20th February 2014, 23:09

Originally Posted by GreenMachine

A Gul would you believe it.................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-T5R-...item2a37cbda56

Yeah that's the one dalhouse has just got I think it came from up north

**stribo** · Thursday 20th February 2014, 23:14

Originally Posted by t5 pete

Yeah that's the one dalhouse has just got I think it came from up north

Yep, that's he who can not me named's car.

**Volvostorm** · Thursday 20th February 2014, 23:47

Originally Posted by GreenMachine

I'll be driving past regularly would be interested, I've been meaning to meetup with the FB chaps as well,

I don't keep it at home

You should come to a two henry's meet, always a good turn out

**GreenMachine** · Friday 21st February 2014, 00:02

Originally Posted by Pault5estate

I don't keep it at home

You should come to a two henry's meet, always a good turn out

I'll come to the next one didn't realise it was that close!

**timbo** · Friday 21st February 2014, 15:46

So this is one of them gripper diffs then is it??

http://kalmar-union.com/parts/volvo-...-transmission/

For £689??

**Wobbly Dave** · Friday 21st February 2014, 15:52

Actually that page shows both - and yes they are not cheap. And you have to factor in fitting costs & probably want to refurb the box when you have it done.

**p fandango** · Friday 21st February 2014, 16:20

Originally Posted by stribo

Yep, that's he who can not me named's car.

i've just realised its him selling it, thought you meant it was the one he's bought

**Wobbly Dave** · Friday 21st February 2014, 17:23

TBH if you're in need of an LSD for driving on the road then I think it necessary to slow down a bit.

**p fandango** · Friday 21st February 2014, 19:41

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

TBH if you're in need of an LSD for driving on the road then I think it necessary to slow down a bit.

thats almost as stupid as saying if you need a Garrett on a road car you need to slow down

**stribo** · Friday 21st February 2014, 20:02

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

Maybe Pete has the posh version? LOL "I've got a Quarfe don't ye knew"

I've got a quaiffe fitted to my M56LK box - made about 1/2 second improvement on my standing quarter

So if I fit a quaife, I'll be getting near enough the same times as you on the 1/4, with just a bleed valve.