RacingDiffs Volkswagen (VW) - LSD conversion set
RacingDiffs Volkswagen (VW) - LSD conversion set, RacingDiffs part no. RD0001, RD5031, RD5032, RD5033. The set is installed between the spider gears of the factory open differential and converts it into a progressive limited slip differential, so it drives like an open diff at low load and locks under power.
Key Features
- ~25% locking rate
- Progressive engagement (street-friendly)
- Heat-treated & nitrided components
- Complete kit – all parts included
- Easy installation
Fitment
- Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3) (2002–2009) : 1.2L and 1.4L petrol, 1.4 TDI diesel
- Volkswagen Polo Mk5 (6R/6C) (2009–2017) : 1.2L petrol, 1.2 TDI diesel
- Volkswagen Fox (2003–2011) : 1.2L and 1.4L petrol
- Volkswagen Lupo (1998–2005) : 1.2L and 1.4L petrol
- Seat Ibiza Mk4 (2002–2008) : 1.2L and 1.4L petrol, 1.4 TDI
- Seat Arosa (1997–2004) : 1.0L and 1.4L petrol
- Skoda Fabia Mk1 (1999–2007) : 1.2L petrol, 1.4L petrol
- Skoda Fabia Mk2 (2007–2014) : 1.2L and 1.4L petrol
- Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1991–1998) : 1.8L, 2.0L, VR6, and 1.9 TDI
- Volkswagen Vento/Jetta Mk3 (1992–1998) : 1.8L, 2.0L, VR6, and 1.9 TDI
- Volkswagen Corrado (1988–1995) : 2.0L, VR6
- Volkswagen Passat B4 (1993–1996) : 2.0L, 1.9 TDI
- Seat Toledo Mk1 (1991–1999) : 1.8L, 2.0L, and 1.9 TDI
- Volkswagen Transporter T4 (1990–2003) : 2.0L, 2.4D, 2.5 TDI
- Audi A3/S3 (8L) (1996–2003) : 1.6L, 1.8L, 1.8T, 1.9 TDI
- Seat Leon Mk1 (1999–2005) : 1.6L, 1.8L, 1.8T, 1.9 TDI
- Skoda Octavia Mk1 (1996–2010) : 1.6L, 1.8L, 1.8T, 1.9 TDI
Common in smaller VW Group models:
Volkswagen
- Polo Mk5 (6R/6C) (2009–2017) : 1.0 MPI, 1.0 TSI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TDI.
- Polo Mk6 (2017–present) : 1.0 MPI, 1.0 TSI, 1.6 TDI.
- Up! (2011–present) : 1.0 MPI, 1.0 TSI.
- Golf Mk6 (2008–2012) : 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI.
- Golf Mk7 (2012–2020) : 1.0 TSI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI.
- Jetta Mk6 (2010–2018) : 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI.
- Beetle (A5) (2011–2019) : 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI.
- T-Cross (2018–present) : 1.0 TSI.
- T-Roc (2017–present) : 1.0 TSI.
- Fox (2003–2011) : 1.2 MPI, 1.4 MPI.
Audi
- A1 (2010–2018) : 1.0 TFSI, 1.2 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI.
- A3 (8V) (2012–2020) : 1.0 TFSI, 1.2 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI.
Seat
- Ibiza Mk5 (2008–2017) : 1.0 MPI, 1.0 TSI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TDI.
- Ibiza Mk6 (2017–present) : 1.0 MPI, 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI.
- Leon Mk3 (2012–2020) : 1.0 TSI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI.
- Arona (2017–present) : 1.0 TSI.
Skoda
- Fabia Mk3 (2014–present) : 1.0 MPI, 1.0 TSI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TDI.
- Octavia Mk3 (2012–2020) : 1.0 TSI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI.
- Rapid (2012–2019) : 1.0 MPI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI.
- Scala (2019–present) : 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI.
- Kamiq (2019–present) : 1.0 TSI.
Volkswagen Caddy
- Caddy Mk3 (2004–2015) : 1.2 TSI.
- Caddy Mk4 (2015–present) : 1.2 TSI, 1.0 TSI.
Volkswagen
- Golf Mk4 (1997–2006) : 1.8T, 2.8 VR6, 1.9 TDI (150 hp).
- Golf Mk5 (2003–2009) : 2.0 TDI, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TFSI (GTI).
- Golf Mk6 (2008–2012) : 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TSI (GTI).
- Jetta Mk4 (1998–2005) : 1.8T, 1.9 TDI.
- Jetta Mk5 (2005–2010) : 2.0 TDI, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TSI.
- Passat B5 (1996–2005) : 1.8T, 2.0 TDI.
- Passat B6 (2005–2010) : 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TSI.
- Beetle (A5) (2011–2019) : 2.0 TSI, 1.8T.
- Tiguan Mk1 (2007–2016) : 2.0 TSI, 2.0 TDI.
Audi
- Audi A3 (8L) (1996–2003) : 1.8T, 1.9 TDI.
- Audi A3 (8P) (2003–2012) : 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI.
- Audi TT Mk1 (1998–2006) : 1.8T (225 hp), 3.2 VR6.
- Audi TT Mk2 (2006–2014) : 2.0 TFSI, 3.2 VR6.
Seat
- Seat Leon Mk1 (1999–2005) : 1.8T, 1.9 TDI.
- Seat Leon Mk2 (2005–2012) : 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI.
- Seat Toledo Mk2 (1998–2004) : 1.8T, 1.9 TDI.
Skoda
- Skoda Octavia Mk1 (1996–2010) : 1.8T, 1.9 TDI.
- Skoda Octavia Mk2 (2004–2013) : 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI.
- Skoda Superb Mk1 (2001–2008) : 1.8T, 2.5 TDI.
- Skoda Superb Mk2 (2008–2015) : 2.0 TSI, 2.0 TDI.
Volkswagen Caddy
- Caddy Mk3 (2004–2015) : 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI.
1.8T, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI, VR6 (2.8 / 3.2)
Versions
| Gearbox type | Part number |
|---|---|
| 02A | RD0001 |
| 02T | RD5031 |
| 0AJ | RD5032 |
| 02M | RD5033 |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | RacingDiffs |
| Part number | RD0001, RD5031, RD5032, RD5033 |
| Weight | 1 kg |
RacingDiffs
Founded in Belgium, RacingDiffs is a specialist developer of limited slip differential conversions and upgrades for popular rear-wheel-drive platforms. Their bolt-in LSD kits convert open differentials into performance units without a full housing swap — a cost-effective solution for track day and drift enthusiasts seeking better traction and balance.
Official page: racingdiffs.com
Official page: racingdiffs.com
RacingDiffs Volkswagen (VW) - LSD conversion set
398.09€
Excl. VAT: 329.00€
Tags: RS-RD-RD0001,



