Ld3 & Ntc3 interchange?
07-13-2005, 04:54 PM
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Ld3 & Ntc3 interchange?
Will the Ld3 diffs work in the NTC3? I am thinking about buying the TC3 but I hate ball diffs.I know the LD was based off of the TC but I want to know what works on both cars.
07-15-2005, 08:10 AM
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RE: Ld3 & Ntc3 interchange?
I would got NTC3 myself. Better support.
While most of the main components are the same, some bracing, screws and mounting parts are different. (Just from looking at photos.) The customer service at OFNA is a bit flakey from what I see on the forums. It's hard to pass up the value of the LD3 packages they throw out there though!
But unless your car ends up a lemon, and you need to return it, I find more help at the tracks, shops and forums than I do with the manufacturers anyway. So be sure to double check with your LHS on what they carry, then decide.
While most of the main components are the same, some bracing, screws and mounting parts are different. (Just from looking at photos.) The customer service at OFNA is a bit flakey from what I see on the forums. It's hard to pass up the value of the LD3 packages they throw out there though!
But unless your car ends up a lemon, and you need to return it, I find more help at the tracks, shops and forums than I do with the manufacturers anyway. So be sure to double check with your LHS on what they carry, then decide.
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RE: Ld3 & Ntc3 interchange?
In the end it should come down to what you want, seasoned with a sprinkle of what's available and what people run in your area. Unfortunately I cant tell you which is better when it comes to performance. As I don't know anyone who has and LD3 and haven't seen anyone comment about more than bashing with one.
If you're bashing get what you want. If you're racing I still say the NTC3. Just do a web search for each cars parts and hopups. That's the main reason I suggest the Associated car.
I'm not poo-pooing rushdude's comments. So he may have more insight into the LD3 than I do. I never could find enough results and info when I was making my decision and went with the NTC3.
If you're bashing get what you want. If you're racing I still say the NTC3. Just do a web search for each cars parts and hopups. That's the main reason I suggest the Associated car.
I'm not poo-pooing rushdude's comments. So he may have more insight into the LD3 than I do. I never could find enough results and info when I was making my decision and went with the NTC3.
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RE: Ld3 & Ntc3 interchange?
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In the end it should come down to what you want, seasoned with a sprinkle of what's available and what people run in your area. Unfortunately I cant tell you which is better when it comes to performance. As I don't know anyone who has and LD3 and haven't seen anyone comment about more than bashing with one.
If you're bashing get what you want. If you're racing I still say the NTC3. Just do a web search for each cars parts and hopups. That's the main reason I suggest the Associated car.
I'm not poo-pooing rushdude's comments. So he may have more insight into the LD3 than I do. I never could find enough results and info when I was making my decision and went with the NTC3.
In the end it should come down to what you want, seasoned with a sprinkle of what's available and what people run in your area. Unfortunately I cant tell you which is better when it comes to performance. As I don't know anyone who has and LD3 and haven't seen anyone comment about more than bashing with one.
If you're bashing get what you want. If you're racing I still say the NTC3. Just do a web search for each cars parts and hopups. That's the main reason I suggest the Associated car.
I'm not poo-pooing rushdude's comments. So he may have more insight into the LD3 than I do. I never could find enough results and info when I was making my decision and went with the NTC3.
