Rear Diff Options - Power Oversteer Found Here
Oct 31, 2012, 03:44 PM
#768
why doesn't anyone use Shep? the cost for the 12-disc build is VERY reasonable. i was quoted $475 including shipping both ways in an expanded foam box as opposed to TRE's $535. is the price difference justifiable or is it just preference?
p.s. i have an OEM, untouched rear diff from an '06 MR if anyone is still looking.
p.s. i have an OEM, untouched rear diff from an '06 MR if anyone is still looking.
Last edited by kaj; Oct 31, 2012 at 03:47 PM.
Nov 1, 2012, 08:07 PM
#769
why doesn't anyone use Shep? the cost for the 12-disc build is VERY reasonable. i was quoted $475 including shipping both ways in an expanded foam box as opposed to TRE's $535. is the price difference justifiable or is it just preference?
p.s. i have an OEM, untouched rear diff from an '06 MR if anyone is still looking.
p.s. i have an OEM, untouched rear diff from an '06 MR if anyone is still looking.
Nov 2, 2012, 05:34 AM
#772
I fully believe TRE does great work, and the track car guys agree, but many use Shep as well, and have similar results. I used Shep and am extremely happy with it. I have no issue with your statements about Jon/TRE, but I want to make sure that readers do not infer that Jon puts more care into it than Shep does. Unless you have some personal experience with both, I urge people to be careful with comments read here.
I would not hesitate bringing the diff to either company, I shopped both pretty heavily before deciding which shop to work with personally. And I have nothing but good things to say about Shep, and I have no issues with TRE either.
Nov 2, 2012, 07:55 AM
#773
I agree. Shep has an amazing track record. he also does exactly what I need for less (I don't need any other options for my application), so that's who I will be using.
if I had need for other bells and whistles that Shep doesn't offer, than I would obviously need to go with TRE.
IMO, you can't lose with either one of these shops (I've been heavily researching as well).
if I had need for other bells and whistles that Shep doesn't offer, than I would obviously need to go with TRE.
IMO, you can't lose with either one of these shops (I've been heavily researching as well).
Last edited by kaj; Nov 2, 2012 at 07:57 AM.
Nov 2, 2012, 11:02 AM
#774
Excuse me kyoo, just curious what work you have had done by Shep?
I fully believe TRE does great work, and the track car guys agree, but many use Shep as well, and have similar results. I used Shep and am extremely happy with it. I have no issue with your statements about Jon/TRE, but I want to make sure that readers do not infer that Jon puts more care into it than Shep does. Unless you have some personal experience with both, I urge people to be careful with comments read here.
I would not hesitate bringing the diff to either company, I shopped both pretty heavily before deciding which shop to work with personally. And I have nothing but good things to say about Shep, and I have no issues with TRE either.
I fully believe TRE does great work, and the track car guys agree, but many use Shep as well, and have similar results. I used Shep and am extremely happy with it. I have no issue with your statements about Jon/TRE, but I want to make sure that readers do not infer that Jon puts more care into it than Shep does. Unless you have some personal experience with both, I urge people to be careful with comments read here.
I would not hesitate bringing the diff to either company, I shopped both pretty heavily before deciding which shop to work with personally. And I have nothing but good things to say about Shep, and I have no issues with TRE either.
you're right, i'm sure either way people will be very happy with the results, i've just had an extremely good experience with tre
Last edited by kyoo; Nov 2, 2012 at 11:12 AM.
Nov 3, 2012, 05:21 PM
#776
exactly. I believe TRE was the original for modifying the rear diff, at least it seemed so when I first got my evo and talked to the locals. I had him modify my diff and its been working like a champ. Im sure he can do the same if its ever time for him to build my trans or tc so that will be the only place I go. Luckily its not a dd so I can afford the waiting since hes not so easy to get a hold of.
Nov 3, 2012, 05:34 PM
#777
TRE does do more... side plate bearing option, rear cover oil sight, shot peening of the gears, setting up the contact patch and deburring the gears.
Maybe they offer similar services for the SAME price, but TRE certainly offers far more and can build a more robust rear diff than Shep offers. Not to mention that Jon builds all the parts that he sells, and Shep has employees that build his.
Nothing against Shep, I don't think he offers the best service when it comes to the Evo drivetrain.
Maybe they offer similar services for the SAME price, but TRE certainly offers far more and can build a more robust rear diff than Shep offers. Not to mention that Jon builds all the parts that he sells, and Shep has employees that build his.
Nothing against Shep, I don't think he offers the best service when it comes to the Evo drivetrain.
Nov 3, 2012, 05:50 PM
#778
you guys would not believe the hell jon@tre had to go through to build the sidecover for my cusco 
^ i believe the pic he took is actually MY sidecover in the car right now - the current cusco rear diff is different than the one he had the original cusco sidecover built for, so instead of sending it back saying he doesn't make it, he redesigned the cover by himself, and went through a ****ton of metal to get the hardness of it exactly where he wanted.
Last edited by kyoo; Nov 3, 2012 at 05:53 PM.
