W212 AMG Discuss the W212 AMG's such as the E63

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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 10:43 AM
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Just wanted to pass on what I thought was a solid deal. I ordered a wavetrac for $810 shipped:

https://danaport.com/products/wavetr...srt8-6-1l-6-4l

used the code ‘global’ for 10% and got free shipping.

verified on the wavetrac website that it was the right sku.

thanks!


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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 02:29 PM
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Just looking at the link, it says :2009-2013 diff for Challenger/Charger/SRT8. Is this the correct link? Just asking for future reference. This rear diff also fits the AMG?
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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 02:33 PM
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According to Wavetrac (http://www.wavetrac.net/application.htm) the 48.309.185WK is the one for a 2011 e63

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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 03:04 PM
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Ha, the "Merger of Equals" still lives!
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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 03:04 PM
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lol, it appears so....and I'll take it!
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Originally Posted by 6_Myles
Just wanted to pass on what I thought was a solid deal. I ordered a wavetrac for $810 shipped
This is the best price on Wavetrac LSD I have seen in years. I bought and installed one 2 years ago. Pleased with the results, a must for powerful cars.

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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 10:06 PM
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That website looks pretty scammy and they have terrible reviews. I hope it works out for you because that's an excellent price. Let us know if/when you receive it.
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That website looks pretty scammy and they have terrible reviews. I hope it works out for you because that's an excellent price. Let us know if/when you receive it.
agreed. I paid with my Amex for that reason.
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Keep an eye on the Marketplace, they pop up once in awhile. I got a brand new one with seals and bearings for a great price. Saved around $300.


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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sickSVT
Keep an eye on the Marketplace, they pop up once in awhile. I got a brand new one with seals and bearings for a great price. Saved around $300.

Was directed to me?
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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 11:51 AM
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Wavetrac says that unit is good for all w212 E63's.
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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 01:05 PM
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Wavetrac says that unit is good for all w212 E63's.
Is there a DIY guide on how to install one?
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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 01:13 PM
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Wife just sent this picture…looks to be real! Also came in a wavetrac box



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Originally Posted by brewster411
That website looks pretty scammy and they have terrible reviews. I hope it works out for you because that's an excellent price. Let us know if/when you receive it.
Looks like they are priced the same on MBGram, another scammy site lol. But like OP said, just drop in the CC and find out!
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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 03:23 PM
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Got home and can confirm it is a legit wavetrac
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Got home and can confirm it is a legit wavetrac
Did you order new bearings and seals for it too?
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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 04:53 PM
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Did you order new bearings and seals for it too?
not yet. Was waiting to make sure the lsd was real. Lol
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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 05:35 PM
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not yet. Was waiting to make sure the lsd was real. Lol
Lol, I'd prolly do the same. So where do you intend on getting those parts?
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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 05:37 PM
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Lol, I'd prolly do the same. So where do you intend on getting those parts?
FCP euro if they have them or any other parts house online.
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One does not need to swap out carrier bearings necessarily. My original bearings are absolutely fine. Could have reused them, just do not screw up 15mm right vs 18mm left. A really tricky stage is the circlips for preload, and the pinion gear backlash for optimal contact pattern. This is where the biggest risk and effort might be. You will be extremely lucky to not need this readjustment. Otherwise premature gearing wear is a matter of time.
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Originally Posted by maxusa
One does not need to swap out carrier bearings necessarily. My original bearings are absolutely fine. Could have reused them, just do not screw up 15mm right vs 18mm left. A really tricky stage is the circlips for preload, and the pinion gear backlash for optimal contact pattern. This is where the biggest risk and effort might be. You will be extremely lucky to not need this readjustment. Otherwise premature gearing wear is a matter of time.
Do you recommend a professional install rather than a DIY for this?
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After finishing DIY, I encourage professional differential rebuild by an experienced and properly-supplied specialist. I am very good with research and sourcing, and yet, I had trouble and wasted time hunting down proper circlips. Costs and time accrue quickly. Not to mention filing the carrier and rigging a contraption carrier spreader. I ended up at the top end of tolerances and sanding down my original circlip on one side. My DIY result is adequate, but the vehicle slightly drifts left on burnout (with or without passenger). If your goal is to have a perfectly-tuned LSD in your vehicle, look for an experienced specialist and discuss the job (specifics and tolerances).

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This is the first I have heard of a case spreader being needed for the install. I've found a few videos of wavetrac installs in C63/e63's and no one needed a spreader. Who was the manufacturer of your LSD?
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