Is the 500E rear differential limited-slip?

[sacpad2000]

Greetings to all.

I have a question about the 500E: What type is the rear differential, limited slip or non-limited slip?

Best regards

 

[gsxr]

From the factory, all years 034/036 (400E/500E) have a standard, open differential - not limited slip.

You can upgrade to limited-slip by installing a Quaife or Wavetrac, search the forum for details.

 

[jhodg5ck]

Wavetrac is pretty much NLA at this point. With out another FAT order I don't believe they are going to make anymore.

 

[sacpad2000]

thank you very much for the answers

 

[yao500e]

From the factory, all years 034/036 (400E/500E) have a standard, open differential - not limited slip.

You can upgrade to limited-slip by installing a Quaife or Wavetrac, search the forum for details.

Hello @gsxr

how does LSD work with ASR on the car? (i been trying to do a 'search' but keep getting an ERROR). thank you!

 

[gsxr]

LSD integrates seamlessly with ASR. Zero issues. You may notice the ASR not engaging as often due to more equalized power delivery to both wheels.

 

[yao500e]

LSD integrates seamlessly with ASR. Zero issues. You may notice the ASR not engaging as often due to more equalized power delivery to both wheels.

that is the most perfect info and response. thank you GSXR! hmmmm. need to still consider LSD then. haha

 

[ArauzMotoring]

Is

Wavetrac is pretty much NLA at this point. With out another FAT order I don't believe they are going to make anymore.

it time to ask $5000 for my new in box wave track lsd? Haha

 

[gerryvz]

Is

it time to ask $5000 for my new in box wave track lsd? Haha

Why not. Though I know Jono was selling them for less than half that. I think I sold my NIB one a few years ago for $1,000 or $1,100.

 

[rayhennig]

LSD integrates seamlessly with ASR.

That makes me reflect on the whine from my diff: 300CE-24 ASR.

The specialist that did lots of restoration for me fits Quaifes for around £2K. Would the Quaife replace any/all the whining components in my diff?

I don't know much about diffs and this struck me as an opportunity as the whine only happens when maintaining speed at 80 Kph. And 80 Kph is the speed limit on all our local roads so it's whining most of the time. Decelerate: quiet. Accelerate: Quiet.

Oh well, just a thought.

Best to all.

RayH

 

[gsxr]

Whining diff likely means bearing wear, or something out of tolerance. This is not common, so my solution is to replace with a good used diff. Only had this one time on a high-mile 185mm diff.

If you want to repair the existing diff... probably should replace the pinion bearings, which is beyond the skill level of most DIY'ers (myself included). LSD installation is relatively simple by comparison (tedious, and requires special tools, but not super difficult). It would suck to get a new LSD all dialed in and then discover the whine is still present, from the pinion bearings.

Ask your specialist what the cost would be with new pinion bearings. Hopefully not much more.

 

[rayhennig]

Ask your specialist what the cost would be with new pinion bearings. Hopefully not much more.

Good point. You've answered my question. And my diff only whines at 80 Kph so I'll ease up to 90! And save £2000+.

R