Phantom grip LSDs - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

GreekSpeed · 03-13-2002, 02:01 AM

hey whats up everyone... i was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the phantom grip limited slip differentials, and knows if it is a good lsd or not.........

thanks for ur time

GreekSpeed · 03-13-2002, 10:41 AM

ok ill say it nicer..... PLEASE!!!

southernsol · 03-13-2002, 10:47 AM

you may want to run a 'search' on these things on the board

I remember reading some posts saying to avoid them like a rash, but I can't remember specifics.

GreekSpeed · 03-13-2002, 03:45 PM

dang the search function works pretty damn good...........thanks

GreekSpeed · 03-13-2002, 08:47 PM

good call.

ATeg92 · 03-13-2002, 10:45 PM

I know MUGEN makes a nice one for about $1300
I personaly would go with a Quafe. The about $800 and just as good as the Mugen. Quafe is well known for there LSD's.

GreekSpeed · 03-14-2002, 11:52 AM

well im just trying to plan ahead for the future because im going to be running a turbo so i want liitle or no torque steer launching or shifting........

Chrisneon · 03-14-2002, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by GreekSpeed
dang the search function works pretty damn good...........thanks

Appearently you have never used a Phantom grip. All they do is put pressure on the spider gears using a simple block and spring design. They actually do not provide as much force as a clutch tyoe LSD in the corners. They also do not work quite as well in a straight line, but they do offer a noticible increase in traction. Especially out of corners. I have had mine in for 30,000 miles and have never had a problem. If I had the choice I would rather have a Quafie, but they cost a lot more. I have never known anyone to have any problems in a curve or anywhere else with the Phantom Grip and I know atleast 15 people with them.

Later, Chris- don't spread misinformation

ColeCa$h · 03-14-2002, 05:49 PM

If the problem is in turning is it then a good low cost alternative for drag racing?

Chrisneon · 03-14-2002, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by ColeCa$h
If the problem is in turning is it then a good low cost alternative for drag racing?

There is not even a problem in turning. They are a good low cost alternative. Make sure to get the stiffer springs available for them. They work really well especially for the money.

Later, Chris

SoFlaGS-T · 03-14-2002, 07:56 PM

if the phantom grip is a pos, then why are brent rau and sean glazar using them? i know they dont help out much in the corners, but it seems like they can really help out on the straights

Chrisneon · 03-14-2002, 09:47 PM

I agree that it is a POS compared to all of the true clutch type LSDs, but I have never had any problem at the auto-x with mine nor has my friend in his 2g integra. It works better than an open diff. for drag racing and auto-x from my experience.........sorry about the misinformation thing.....I have never heard of any problem with them until now. If I put a LSD in my GSR it will definately not be a Phantom Grip, but I still don't diss on it. Sorry if I came off wrong or said anything offensive or imapropriate. PS the people I speak of are mainly drag and street, but most of them auto-x atleast a few times a year.

Later, Chris - loves his GSR - and neons - and bronco - and RX-7 - and GLC - and dakota (well actually just sold it to one of my sponsers)

SoFlaGS-T · 03-15-2002, 10:58 AM

agreed...