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Quaife LSD & VAC Motorsports **Full Review/DIY**
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03-24-2010, 08:25 AM | #23 |
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Great write-up FBIS. Also reflects my own thoughts about the Quaife diff since I got it a few weeks back. And now the weather's improving, summer tires to be thrown on and I can finally get it tested properly!
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03-24-2010, 10:15 AM | #25 |
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Do you think we would have any issues running the OEM BMW Rear Axle Fluid (SAF-XJ + FM Booster) that the E46 M3 Runs? I ran this fluid in my M3. It's a long life fluid, i rather not be changing redline every 15k? Thoughts?
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03-24-2010, 05:37 PM | #26 | |
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03-24-2010, 09:35 PM | #27 |
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another one down
your writeup sorta discouraging me to do any writeup in the future
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03-25-2010, 09:53 AM | #30 | |
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Renus, I am glad you enjoyed the writeup!
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03-25-2010, 09:55 AM | #31 | |
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FazerBoy, when one tire spins the rear kicks out of control and that means you cannot successfully counter steer it always. When you have both tires spinning then the "slide" is controllable and if you choose to encourage it then you can drift. |
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03-25-2010, 09:56 AM | #32 | |
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D'z, thank you for the kind words. Lol, what did you do? |
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03-25-2010, 10:00 AM | #33 |
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I thought most places didn't accept the "welded" rear diff as a core! I know places like Turner Motorsport doesn't! Is this write-up indicating that VAC Motorsport DOES accept the welded diff as a refundable core?
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03-25-2010, 12:01 PM | #34 | |
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if u dont mind me asking...how much did u pay to get yours installed?..u can just PM me
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03-25-2010, 12:45 PM | #35 | |
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Then my summer tires will be mounted next Thursday; before that, if all goes well, my Bilstein suspension could be installed at the beginning of next week, but I'm still waiting on the confirmation from my install shop time-wise. Then I hope all will be ready for the real try-out on the Nürburgring on the Easter week-end. I intend to do a write-up of all my mods that I haven't reviewed yet after that experience, as I think only such a track can really give me the feedback I need - on public roads that's a bit tricky... Alpina_B3_Lux
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03-25-2010, 03:51 PM | #36 |
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AA tune on the m3, launch control used a few too many times....ripped the diff right out of the subframe mounts, grenaded the bearings, dented up the subframe. If you look for the aluminum e92 diff mounts on the site, the pic they have on there is from the m3
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03-25-2010, 04:28 PM | #39 |
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For those that have asked about pricing, VAC just put up a special page for this. Take a look if you are interested.
http://store.nexternal.com/vacmotors...als-p2324.aspx |
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03-25-2010, 04:30 PM | #40 |
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I posted a link at the beginning of the thread. I hope this can help clarify this.
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03-25-2010, 04:38 PM | #41 | |
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03-25-2010, 04:41 PM | #42 |
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Lol, thank you cn555ic.
dlbrooks, I am glad you enjoyed it and took the time to read it. LOL! I agree that the Quaife is a fantastic LSD! |
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07-06-2010, 11:40 PM | #43 |
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Thanks for the excellent write up, FBIS.
I am ordering the Quaife LSD tomorrow. I have the welded ring, so I have to get the complete final drive (pumpkin and all), which will add to the cost. Will make for a much easier install, though. Anyhow, looking forward to getting it on.
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