I had been told that JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars don't have Limited Slip Differentials. Today, thanks to all the recent gearbox/gear ratio discussion, I did some research. First thing I found was our Mr. Spit, who does know his stuff about these cars, said that LSD was an option on JDM cars and the way you find out is to look at the transaxle number on the Vin plate. If it ends in an 'A' - no LSD. If it ends in a 'B' LSD.
I double checked with other sources. Spit is correct (of course).
Then I looked at my Vin plate. It's a B. So I have the low ratio JDM box with LSD. Rocking horse do-do!
I got so lucky buying this car.
Nice surprise indeed.
Where did you find this thing?
I bought it quite locally. All I knew about MK3s was; I didn't want a wrong-place-rust-bucket!
I drove it home (about 30 miles) to discover it was a terrible oil burner. Got it so cheap, it didn't matter. I had no idea about TRD stuff (Both strut braces, rear wing, stage two front bumper, short shifter), which it is utterly loaded with. Whoever owned it in Japan spent a bundle on it.
Just pure dumb luck.
Happy days! s:D :D s:D
I'm sure the 2 cannot believe it's luck either.
Woohoooo s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Well done! s:D :D s:D
Brilliant Carolyn, well done. Did I not sit in it at Southern Ding Day? Great car. s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I seem to recall you trying out the short-shifter?
Quote from: "Carolyn"I seem to recall you trying out the short-shifter?
Quite correct Carolyn! s:D :D s:D
Getting ready for April MOT.
Jack her up, spot a couple of rusty bits, wire-brushed, rust treated and painted. (Can't abide underseal.)
Brake pads, check. Handbrake, check, lights, check, Tyres - oops
Got just over 6,500 miles out of the rears. Can't complain they've been used hard. .5 mm from the wear bars.
Nankang NS 20. Love 'em, I'll have some more!
It was time for a good pre-winter fettle. So she's up on the lift and having any suspect bits treated and painted. Most of it was immaculate. A couple of surface rust spots on the fuel tank, and the after-market braces looking rather tatty.
Those bits are now done and she looks like new car underneath. Amazing for a 17-year old!!
In keeping with my genuine parts theme, these are about to go in the silver car. I've been sitting on them for some time.
Toyota Rainbow fogs.
Quote from: Carolyn on January 2, 2019, 11:03
In keeping with my genuine parts theme, these are about to go in the silver car. I've been sitting on them for some time.
Toyota Rainbow fogs.
Very jazzy indeed. And rare
Quote from: shnazzle on January 2, 2019, 12:27
Quote from: Carolyn on January 2, 2019, 11:03
In keeping with my genuine parts theme, these are about to go in the silver car. I've been sitting on them for some time.
Toyota Rainbow fogs.
Very jazzy indeed. And rare
AND with the correct mounting brackets for a stage 2 TRD bumper. More rocking horse pooh!!
So my solar charging system seems to require sunlight. Who'd have guessed?
That means I've been having to isolate the car a lot because I'm not using it enough and not driving far enough at this time of year. That involes popping the engine lid, then locking the car with my remote, then slackening the isolator and closing the lid.
When I want to use the car, I have to unlock with a key, lift the engine lid, tighten the isolator...
Yes. It's a pain.
Enter plan D:
Jonbill kindly supplied a good quality remote control switch with fob (came off something on his Beamer), I'd bought a cheapo one off Ebay which fried the moment I put power to it. That was combined with a 100 amp relay, and a cunning re-arrangement of the earth wires.
I can now isolate the car from fifty feet.
got to stay busy...
Glad it works. Did you happen to check what the current draw is on the remote relay? I wonder how long you can leave it until IT runs the battery down.
Can't imagine it's more than milliamps. I'd have to disconnect to measure it....
Might do that tomorrow.
Ooohh that's nice! I like that
Quote from: jonbill on January 12, 2019, 13:31
Glad it works. Did you happen to check what the current draw is on the remote relay? I wonder how long you can leave it until IT runs the battery down.
Had trouble measuring it. Less than 10mA.
Nothing to worry about then.
Now for a tale of Cats2U cats...
The one I'd had on for about two years was starting to come apart at the flexis. The bellows were ok, but the welds on the mesh were fraying badly.
While at Deano's I noticed one lying about and good old Dean gave it to me FOC. (I was spending a bit of dosh with him!)
Anyway, thought I'd take the chance and pop it on.
Yesterday we managed to fail the MOT on high CO. All else was fine, so no biggie, and I half expected it.
Another new one is now wending its way.....
It also looks like it's time to dig out the three-year old Tigerseal from the engine mounts and do it again.
My old MOT test guy (we've been using him for decades) has retired and the garage has a new guy. Very cheerful and helpful. He was utterly determined to coax it through the emissions test. I had to tell him to give up!
He was amazed at the condition of the car underneath. He reckoned it looked better than most four-year old cars he see. He's a keeper!!
Ordered last Friday afternoon.
Arrived 3:45 pm today (Monday).
Wont stay that shiny for long.
Aced the test.
All good for another year.
I wonder what Carolyn is up to now?
Noticed the front suspension going 'b-bump' instead of 'bump', on the way back from lunch with Helen and Pat last week.
These little changes creep up on you, don't they?
I'll report on the difference.
Quote from: Carolyn on October 20, 2017, 10:42I had been told that JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars don't have Limited Slip Differentials. Today, thanks to all the recent gearbox/gear ratio discussion, I did some research. First thing I found was our Mr. Spit, who does know his stuff about these cars, said that LSD was an option on JDM cars and the way you find out is to look at the transaxle number on the Vin plate. If it ends in an 'A' - no LSD. If it ends in a 'B' LSD.
I double checked with other sources. Spit is correct (of course).
Then I looked at my Vin plate. It's a B. So I have the low ratio JDM box with LSD. Rocking horse do-do!
I got so lucky buying this car.
I haven't quite managed to find out if my spare is a JDM box - I have an import box with LSD with C50k stamped on the box but C60 on the bellhousing.
I bought it from someone who did have an import but don't know the vin plate numbers and don't know the history of it.
I'd love to find out if anyone has managed to check the stamps.
cheers
Steve
Quote from: tets on August 13, 2019, 19:35Quote from: Carolyn on October 20, 2017, 10:42I had been told that JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars don't have Limited Slip Differentials. Today, thanks to all the recent gearbox/gear ratio discussion, I did some research. First thing I found was our Mr. Spit, who does know his stuff about these cars, said that LSD was an option on JDM cars and the way you find out is to look at the transaxle number on the Vin plate. If it ends in an 'A' - no LSD. If it ends in a 'B' LSD.
I double checked with other sources. Spit is correct (of course).
Then I looked at my Vin plate. It's a B. So I have the low ratio JDM box with LSD. Rocking horse do-do!
I got so lucky buying this car.
I haven't quite managed to find out if my spare is a JDM box - I have an import box with LSD with C50k stamped on the box but C60 on the bellhousing.
I bought it from someone who did have an import but don't know the vin plate numbers and don't know the history of it.
I'd love to find out if anyone has managed to check the stamps.
cheers
Steve
You need the vin plate numbers to be sure. If the car came from Japan, there's a pretty fair chance it is a JDM box, unless it was replaced.