Zfreak Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I have searched several differant forums and Im confused on what a phantom lsd is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 its a wannabe limited slip that works good for drag racing from what i hear, but not so hot in turning and doughnuts, basically its a mini spool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfreak Posted January 10, 2003 Author Share Posted January 10, 2003 If wanted try one where could I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Type in Phantom grip in a "Google" search or in EBay parts and accessories since they are sold there and a search here may uncover a thread or two when members did a group buy. Has to be a "few" members with this mod with not many complaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 JC Whitney has Phantom Grip LSD in their new catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfreak Posted January 11, 2003 Author Share Posted January 11, 2003 Thanks for the help, I'll check out the places mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 normally have them in stock out at the moment but will be in again soon R2 is $300 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 i heard that you cant do a doughnut with the phantom grip. is this true? ive also heard it doesnt act like an lsd in solid state cornering as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 i've done some -- not that i usually want to kill my tires--- as for acting like lsd in cornering what do you mean exactly? a LSD changes depending on the breakaway so ???????? the best is a variloc or similar setup like a quaiffe (this is in my race car) my street car has a phantom if $$ is no object buy a quaiffe a phantom is priced like a well used lsd and likely better and wont need clutches you get what you pay for you cannot compare a $11oo quaiffe to a $300 PG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 The big problem in my area isn't so much as finding the parts to build up a diff. The problem seems to be whom to take it to for the installation. I am not able to install a spool or LSD, etc.., or gear sets for that matter into my R-180. Most all the shops that do that kind of work don't want to do it either. Give them your typical Ford, Chev, Mopar, or even Toyota and they will do it in their sleep. Does anyone know of any good shops that can handle doing a Datsun rear end that are in the Pacific NW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted January 19, 2003 Share Posted January 19, 2003 in oregon --- steve gatrell - he is near portland pro-fab engineering- NOT cheap- in the past i would have recommemded top-tech motorsports in oregon but not anymore - - and i will leave it at that- any rearend shop can do a diff easily a ring and pinion is all the same no matter what diff and a PG you can install yourself as no setup for gear lash is required you pull the section and then install it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 19, 2003 Share Posted January 19, 2003 I will give Steve a call about the rear re-gear. I didn't know he could do that too. I need to call him anyway about bending me a main hoop for my roll cage as I discovered today that my tubing bender can't bend that tight of a radius without kinking the tubing. I even got the shape just right too just before it went. Crap! Cheap benders anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 I gave Steve a call today and he doesn't do rear end gear swaps. He can do my roll bar hoop without any trouble though. I might just have to find a R-180 with a 4:11 gear set and rebuilt it myself. Now, I just have to locate one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Randy at NW Differential or similar name is very good and does lots of race cars.......he's in WA and I put a request into some buds to get his direct contact info, I'll post it once it comes back in. He's done work on many friends cars doing steady racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Here you go Britt, from a racing bud: "Randy's Ring & Pinion... http://www.diferentials.com/home.shtml Also around Seattle I've also had good results with my sponsor's shop, Bellevue Automotive Repair at 425-455-0060. Drop Chuck Jessup's name if you pop by." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Thanks Ross! I get up to that area once or twice a year so I should come up with a travel plan and some parts and do a road trip. I have a person in that area that has a set of tires for me so maybe I could kill two birds with one stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Originally posted by scca:a phantom is priced like a well used lsd and likely better and wont need clutches Do you really think it could be better, in a handling situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 http://corner-carvers.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Well, so far it looks ill recieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 I helped a budy install one in his crx, it is 2 paiced of metal with springs between that push the plates against the pplanetary gears, works marginally at best, at half the $300 regular price still no worth it IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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