Making the switch to wavetrac! Need help with parts list
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Making the switch to wavetrac! Need help with parts list
So Im in the process of installing my wavetrac diff in and I want to know what parts should I look at replacing while i am under the car. I guess its a little more involved than i thought and i want to know what you guys think. Ive been told new axle seals but is there anything else I should look at too? Thanks!
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VERY good feel, I'm very happy with this upgrade. No intrusions from cars computers but all my traction control/ safety computers are disabled so your results might vary.
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I consider it an unexpected plus from when I bought the car. The esp is still "functional" in that it does the self test on startup and pushing the button on accesory on will turn on the yellow triangle while im driving. but I have NEVER seen it activate while im doing burnouts/drifting a turn/ sliding in general. I asked a mechanic and he was impressed with how well it was disabled so im assuming its something more than just a fuse pulled but i really dont know.
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1998 C43 w/ 55 swap Wavetrac LSD and 6-Speed manual
I just got done w/ my Wavetrac install in my 55 swapped C43. I think the reason ESP is less intrusive is b/c the Wavetrac prevents some of the wheel spin difference between the left/right sides from the open diff. In the very limited driving I've done since Friday - I'm very happy with the mod. The combination of the 55 swap w/ the Wavetrac takes the car from "quick" to "fast".
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I just got done w/ my Wavetrac install in my 55 swapped C43. I think the reason ESP is less intrusive is b/c the Wavetrac prevents some of the wheel spin difference between the left/right sides from the open diff. In the very limited driving I've done since Friday - I'm very happy with the mod. The combination of the 55 swap w/ the Wavetrac takes the car from "quick" to "fast".
Where did you get it?
Did you replace anything else besides installing the new diff?
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1998 C43 w/ 55 swap Wavetrac LSD and 6-Speed manual
I got it on Amazon - $1099.
I replaced all the diff bearings/races and seals, all the diff and subframe mounts, and the wheel bearings. Since the car is 21 years old and the chassis had 200K miles on it - decided to go with the fully monty. The mounts clearly needed it as did one wheel bearing. The bearings/races were actually in pretty good shape and likely could have been skipped.
I replaced all the diff bearings/races and seals, all the diff and subframe mounts, and the wheel bearings. Since the car is 21 years old and the chassis had 200K miles on it - decided to go with the fully monty. The mounts clearly needed it as did one wheel bearing. The bearings/races were actually in pretty good shape and likely could have been skipped.
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'99 C43, '88 560SL
I just got done w/ my Wavetrac install in my 55 swapped C43. I think the reason ESP is less intrusive is b/c the Wavetrac prevents some of the wheel spin difference between the left/right sides from the open diff. In the very limited driving I've done since Friday - I'm very happy with the mod. The combination of the 55 swap w/ the Wavetrac takes the car from "quick" to "fast".
