Phantom Grip

[twilightprotege]

first of all i dont want opinions or flaming etc.

but, i would like to hear what people have to say about it from people who have actually used it on their 3rd gen. how was it? happy/not happy etc, but most importantly *WHY*. if it caused damage, again why.

if you havent used it in your car dont come on here and say it's sh!t etc, i'll just delete your post

 

[jsahyoun]

Bump I am considering installing one of these! Any experiences?

 

[Hughes412]

What is it? and whats it do?

 

[jsahyoun]

It is an LSD similar to the MSP LSD, somewhat.

 

[DeanSweet]

http://www.phantomgrip.com/

 

[Hughes412]

Yea I just looked it up, thanks anyways. So this should work for all 3rd gens then, right???? Sounds like a good cheap mod for N/A guys.

 

[Dimitrios]

I wish they'd provide more detail on the operation of this thing:


Phantom Grip serves two distinctive functions in your street or race vehicle. First, it functions as a disc-type limited slip in cornering and braking. Disc plates exert pressure against spider gears using spring pressure to regulate the amount of slippage at the wheels. Helping to accelerate earlier, while exiting corners at a higher speed.

Secondly, the Phantom Grip works as a locker in hard acceleration. The disc plates pivot, locking spiders, causing both wheels to exert equal power to the road, providing less torque steer than an ordinary differential. With over 120,000 miles of testing, there has been no significant wear of these plates. Although seemingly simple, the 'Phantom Grip design' offers as much maximum traction as other limited slips. The Phantom Grip is extremely strong and durable and comes with a Lifetime Warranty for breakage and manufacturer defects.

"Disclaimer of Warranty"---WARNING: Installation of any Phantom Grip component or kit should be performed by persons experienced in the installation and proper operation of transmission and drivetrain products. Purchasers expressly affirm they are relying upon their own skill or judgment to select and purchase Phantom Grip limited Slip conversion kits. Warranties are void against incorrect installation, or modifications done to Phantom Grip units.

 

[jsahyoun]

Nobody has ever tried this. Seems unusual?
Oh well, I will be installing one next week and I will let you know how it works out.

 

[TampaSport20]

look on MX6.com...they seem to be pretty popular there.....

 

[Jeph]

subbing for info

 

[Moeed]

subs

 

[khaosman]

Very interesting, I'd get one but already picked up an MSP LSD. The price-point on this is quite nice though.

 

[tsunami]

some people say b/c of the way it works it cuases a lot of wear to the tranny. i have only "heard" this and am not saying its truth just wanted to let people know. but for the price....

 

[mp3moose]

subb

 

[Hughes412]

I say we all pich in 5 bucks each and I'll buy one and test it!(first)

 

[jsahyoun]

Mine has been ordered and should arrive on Monday. I will keep everyone posted. A lot of people have bad things to say about phantom, but the guy at my shop swear sby them and has use them on many cavaliers, hondas, and mitsus. We shall see, my goal is to be about 250whp or less.

 

[livelyjay]

It's a locking diff, and I'm pretty sure it is not like the diff in the MSP. The MSP, if I remember right, is a helical diff, which uses gears to transfer power. This is a locking differential, so it locks your front half shafts together.

 

[Crazee D]

subbing for more info...who has used it? anyone?

Bueller?....Bueller?...

 

[BradC]

Check on www.neons.org as well, a lot of them run them (at least when I used to frequent that board).

 

[ghost]

phony grip. Get a quife.