How good are factory fitted lsds?

[thefalls]

As above.
What are the major differences you notice when driving?
Thanks.

 

[thefalls]

No one?

 

[alexgt]

i have standard one on mine and i find it to be good for the power that i am running which is only slightly over standard, but it does struggle a little in the wet!!

 

[azerty]

it is convenient LSD, viscous type, which you drive without effort. like an non LSD box.
it is a nice upgrade if you don't go over 200 hp. more than that, they act like you had no LSD... torsen (helical) LSD is next step. then comes the mecanical (clutch type)

 

[weeJohn]

As said, they are useful in standard set ups or slightly modded set ups, but not much use after that.

 

[Johnny_C]

ive one,a bit of a handfull over 200bhp tbh,but its a nice drive with it.

 

[TO82]

What are the Helical type lsd's good for then? TRD for example?