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9671111 05-02-2011 10:12 PM

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falcon 05-02-2011 10:29 PM

Rent a 8" micrometer and do it yourself. I got quotes from 120-150ish here in Vancouver. So take like 40 off that because everythig here is expensive.

dustinb 05-02-2011 11:55 PM


Originally Posted by rccote (Post 722409)
Dumb question perhaps, but what can one expect as far as labor costs go to have this installed into the carrier if you pulled the diff yourself and brought it to the shop? Doing all the necessary mods to the LSD prior, obviously.

It's a pretty easy job, especially if you already have the pumpkin out.

sakana 05-04-2011 12:47 AM

Just ordered an OBX diff off ebay today for $299 shipped. Also got the bolt & spring kit linked here earlier (thanks guys!)

I've got full run of a machine shop and 3 years of FSAE toil behind me so the rework shouldn't be a problem. I'll let you all know how it goes.

astroboy 05-04-2011 06:37 AM

Sweet, let us know if you find any areas that are not true in your unit. I already gave my machinist buddy a heads up on my next project and about dustinb's findings :D

dustinb 05-04-2011 02:18 PM

I just beat the living piss out of my differential this morning and it's still holding strong. Lots of melted tire though.

Faeflora 05-04-2011 02:23 PM

This thread is winning.

Thank you for the youtube video too!

Braineack 05-04-2011 02:27 PM

if anything, the video tells me you have power steering.

Faeflora 05-04-2011 02:35 PM

Hmm I just got a price quote from the place I used to cryo/shotpeen/polish my r&p.

$4/lb , $16/piece :(

So I think that would be around $200 to do the planetary and middle gear? :(

falcon 05-05-2011 12:02 AM

I wouldnt' even bother., remember "lifetime warranty". If it breaks, they replace it and then I would cryo.

dustinb 05-05-2011 12:48 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 723210)
if anything, the video tells me you have power steering.

I :makeout: power steering.

falcon 05-05-2011 12:50 AM

pfft... power steering...


Anyhow I ordered some bearings from rockauto and pulled it apart today. Looks pretty nice inside. No real flaws or unfinished edges so I may not bother with the glass beading.

dustinb 05-05-2011 01:13 AM


Originally Posted by falcon (Post 723462)
pfft... power steering...


Anyhow I ordered some bearings from rockauto and pulled it apart today. Looks pretty nice inside. No real flaws or unfinished edges so I may not bother with the glass beading.

Yah it's really quite a simple part. It doesn't have the galleys/etc that the FWD ones seem to have.

Braineack 05-05-2011 09:01 AM


Originally Posted by dustinb (Post 723461)
I :makeout: power steering.

I makes you look like all limp wristed when you turn the wheel. I get all tough and man handle that shit with both hands.

Reverant 05-05-2011 09:03 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 723524)
I get all tough and man handle that shit with both hands.

Cleaning the toilet or just watching 2 girls 1 cup?

falcon 05-06-2011 10:37 PM

I am finishing up my diff. I will have it in the car for a hillclimb comp. I'm running on the 20-21st. I'll have some feedback after.

Only because I'm super ---- and have a U-blast place close by, I glass beaded it :P... sure it may have been un needed but w/e. Cost $13 to do.

dustinb 05-16-2011 12:27 PM

Everything is still working perfectly.

Bond 05-16-2011 12:37 PM

Booom!

Braineack 05-16-2011 12:38 PM


Originally Posted by Bond (Post 727810)
Booom!


it's not may 21st yet.

falcon 05-16-2011 01:39 PM

c'mon... don't say that... lol


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