Hi,

I'm set to buy a Quaife LSD but on the Darkside website it offers the choice of adding ARP Bolts and bearings. Now i'm a complete noob, so do i need to add both parts to the order??

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/quaife-02m-2wd-atb-helical-limited-slip-diff-lsd.html

Thanks,

John

I would say yes to both personally. The standard diff is riveted in place I believe, so makes sense to replace with the arp bolts.

Whilst it's apart it makes sense to renew the bearings

Wavetrac !

Hi,

I'm set to buy a Quaife LSD but on the Darkside website it offers the choice of adding ARP Bolts and bearings. Now i'm a complete noob, so do i need to add both parts to the order??

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/quaife-02m-2wd-atb-helical-limited-slip-diff-lsd.html

Thanks,

John

 

Yes, since you're a noob just buy the lot otherwise you'll have to source them separately just to pinch a few quid.

Wavetrac !

What does Wavetrac offer over the Quaife??

What does Wavetrac offer over the Quaife??

For day to day, nothing really. Seemingly the advantage would be on tracks if you go over kerbs/ lift a front wheel

What does Wavetrac offer over the Quaife??

 

They're technically the same.

The Wavetrac works when a wheel is lifted and has wearing parts inside.

The Quaife doesn't, hence it's cheaper.

 

I'd be happy with either.

This Wavetrac??? http://www.awesomegti.com/brand/wavetrac/wavetrac-differential-for-2wd-vag-02m-gearbox

They're technically the same.

 

they're literally not though

they're literally not though

 

Alright they're technically very similar and practically you'd be hard pushed to ever notice any difference between them.

i have a quaife in my fabia and a wavetrac in my vx and i prefer the wavetrac personally

I have the wavetrac but for day to day driving I can't see much difference between the two so get the cheap quaife diff.

Wavetrac has lifetime warrantee

Alright they're technically very similar and practically you'd be hard pushed to ever notice any difference between them.

 

if you said that when compairing peloquin and quaife units, yes

In answer to the original question, the bearings are pressed onto either end of the diff. Hence you'll likely stress them and possibly damage them when removing off the original. Plus they aren't too expensive so are a good idea to renew.

 

As for the bolts, as Charlie said... the diff is riveted onto the gear ring. The gear ring you need to transfer over to your new diff, which means you have to drill all the standard rivets out (no easy job!). So the bolts are a necessity, as you have nothing to attach the gear ring to the diff with otherwise! They are bloody expensive though...

 

I've not long gone through the process of fitting a diff to the box. It's not too bad, but having the correct workshop tools makes a big difference. There are a lot of pictures in my project thread if you want an idea of what's involved.

 

I also decided to go for a Quaife over any other unit. The UK support is always a good thing if it's needed and is very good from what I've heard. Plus for the UK roads you're not going to notice the tiny bit of extra performance that the Wavetrac may give you...

Wavetrac has lifetime warrantee

 

so does the quaiffe just the wavetrac can be transferred between owners

VRS19TD your building up an impressive machine..getting all the gadgets.

Mix all this in with your performance at combe and I = jealous. Lol

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VRS19TD your building up an impressive machine..getting all the gadgets.

Mix all this in with your performance at combe and I = jealous. Lol

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I've got a lot to learn when it comes to track driving.

Settled on the Wavetrac now but holding off getting it until the end of October. It will allow me more time to get it fitted before Combe in April and not feel pressured to get it done before Snetterton.

What tyres was you running?

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No idea.

I bought them from NathvRS on here but never checked the tyres. They'll be getting changed as and when i can for some track tyres.

My only experience is that my peloquin came with everything to install it, including way more shim sizes than I ever needed, but I couldn't complain  

No idea.

I bought them from NathvRS on here but never checked the tyres. They'll be getting changed as and when i can for some track tyres.

I need to aswel.

The tyres I had on my 2nd set of alloys felt wrong.

Screeching on everycorner and steering wheel was vibranting too much for my liking.

My 2 fronts were flat the next day and got a slow puncture on the rear.

So i definitely need some.

But don't know what to get.

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My only experience is that my peloquin came with everything to install it, including way more shim sizes than I ever needed, but I couldn't complain  

Can't seem to find Peloquin for sale anywhere.

Can't seem to find Peloquin for sale anywhere.

Peloquin list Darkside and Jabbasport as UK dealers,mine came from jabbasport.

Also this place are dealers:

http://www.backdraftmotorsport.com/