My friend is wondering which is better:

GXE 5speed
Koni SPorts struts
Eibach
FSTB
RSB
17" weight savings

SE 5 Speed stock (SE gets differential in Canada)



Keep in mind that all the luxury is not necessary for my friend's sporty style. GXE is well equip

He is mainly concerned about not having the differential on the GXE. Is that a big problem? Will the GXE handle better than SE with all the mods?

 

if he lived in canada, i'd say the differential would be a nice thing to have in your car if you can get one.
as far as handling department, a GXE with a modified suspension(springs, shocks, strut tower braces, rear sway bar and upgraded wheel packages) should and will outperform a STOCK SE in any department.

 

for example, your GXE looks way cooler than my SE!

 

haha...well...i think the SEs got cooler tail lights and better looking instruments..

i didn't buy a SE because i wanted to buy 'stuff' for my car instead of driving around in a factory tuned car...

but sometimes i wish i had those white/titanium gauges...:P

 

To be honest, I really wonder if the differential make any difference? Your car for one thing exceeded the SE performance. The only thing missing is the differential.


Do you think differential makes any difference in straight line acceleration?

 

it will help you launch your car better without spinning the front wheels excessively.
that's what i found out when i first took my car to Carlsbad raceway to drag. i was peeling out too much..only if i had the LSD...it would have helped my ET for sure...

 

how did you find your GXE hanldes compare to other SE with LSD?