We need a Group buy on Quaife LSD LETS SEE WHO DESIRES ONE...
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When I bought a used one we just swapped pumpkins and had to swap the axles as well. My car was a July 2001 built C32 and the rearend was swapped with a 2003 model C32.
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What about flange/no flange? What issue that brings to the table?
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I'm probably going to pull the trigger tomorrow on the LSD. I'm waiting on Vadim for an install quote since this is definitely not a DIY type of thing. I'm assuming that both Evosport and Vadim are going to be good choices for the install. right?
Is the jury still out on the AMS crank pulley? I read alot of threads that seemed to be relatively positive, but I'm still not sure it is worth spending $$ on.
I'll update this thread with the invoice number once I place my order...
(UPDATE: ORDER #295. Install to be done by Vadim. Thanks all)
Is the jury still out on the AMS crank pulley? I read alot of threads that seemed to be relatively positive, but I'm still not sure it is worth spending $$ on.
I'll update this thread with the invoice number once I place my order...
(UPDATE: ORDER #295. Install to be done by Vadim. Thanks all)
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I'm probably going to pull the trigger tomorrow on the LSD. I'm waiting on Vadim for an install quote since this is definitely not a DIY type of thing. I'm assuming that both Evosport and Vadim are going to be good choices for the install. right?
Is the jury still out on the AMS crank pulley? I read alot of threads that seemed to be relatively positive, but I'm still not sure it is worth spending $$ on.
I'll update this thread with the invoice number once I place my order...
Is the jury still out on the AMS crank pulley? I read alot of threads that seemed to be relatively positive, but I'm still not sure it is worth spending $$ on.
I'll update this thread with the invoice number once I place my order...
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The current Quafie differential used for C32s is designed to be used with push in axles, which have a circular retaining clip.
Bolt on axles, bolts holding the axle to the axle flange, will not work with out some modifications, because the axle flange use a C- retain clip.
Bolt on axles, bolts holding the axle to the axle flange, will not work with out some modifications, because the axle flange use a C- retain clip.
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the Quaife LSD was the single best mod I ever did, period. Yes, that includes pulleys + chip. Even an otherwise stock C32 needs one. It was without a doubt worth the money, and I paid full price ($1750 + installation)!
It still burns me up that MB didn't put one on the car from the factory. WTF were they thinking?
It still burns me up that MB didn't put one on the car from the factory. WTF were they thinking?
This should be everyone's mod 1.
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The current Quafie differential used for C32s is designed to be used with push in axles, which have a circular retaining clip.
Bolt on axles, bolts holding the axle to the axle flange, will not work with out some modifications, because the axle flange use a C- retain clip.
Bolt on axles, bolts holding the axle to the axle flange, will not work with out some modifications, because the axle flange use a C- retain clip.
+1. This is the root of the fluid leakage problem to which I was referring. My car would not accept the bolt-on axles, and the stock C-clip did NOT fit the Quaife LSD. You could end up needing a custom clip, or live with a small amount of Redline leaking out when you take certain corners. For this reason, anyone who owns a 2002 car who is doing the Quaife LSD install should get detailed information before embarking on the job. I'm not the installer so I don't recall all of the details, but the people who did mine are very knowledgeable and would probably be happy to discuss it. You can find them at Michigan's authorized Kleemann installer, Motorwerks Group (http://www.motorwerksgroup.com) - (248) 668-6793. They'll remember my car because it had the same license plate as my username.
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a question guys, does this quaife lsd, locks the car even when u turn slow and make tak tak tak sound like those japanese 2 way full lock lsd ? I had a kaaz unit on my rx8 and thats the worst mod i ever did, except that the handling got better. when i turn slow, it tak tak tak all the way and so on.
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Nope, at least not on other torsen-type diffs. I've had a Detroit Trutrac in the front of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Salisbury (I think) in the rear of a Maserati Spyder and neither one made any noise.
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a question guys, does this quaife lsd, locks the car even when u turn slow and make tak tak tak sound like those japanese 2 way full lock lsd ? I had a kaaz unit on my rx8 and thats the worst mod i ever did, except that the handling got better. when i turn slow, it tak tak tak all the way and so on.
As always I will wait until the absolute last minute & order mine tomorrow.
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Wow! I started this thread to find out who is interested in a group buy and practically everyone got one but me...
oh well maybe after I sell my house if the price doesn't increase.
oh well maybe after I sell my house if the price doesn't increase.
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Anybody who is still thinking about getting the Quaife should get one. I need to sell mine because the C32 diff swap didn't work out on my C320. It's been months of torture trying to work out a gear ratio solution to no avail. 
FS: New C32 Diff with Quaife installed and new axles.
FS: New C32 Diff with Quaife installed and new axles.
