Wavetrac vs 1-way vs 1.5 way front diff experiences?
Oct 18, 2017, 09:16 AM
#63
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Is that a brand new diff? Was it changed at 500 miles?
Oct 18, 2017, 11:14 AM
#64
Not a new diff, like 4 years old. Makes all the wrong noises for less than 5000 miles, and yes it was broken in properly, and then Mitsu rear diff fluid was used with slip lock. I think it was just the extra power that I was making, without upgrading the fluid to something a little thicker tbh. Around 650-ish. I'm thinking I'll just buy another one.
Oct 18, 2017, 12:10 PM
#65
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Gotcha. I'd definitely send it back to Jon. Curious as to what happened.
Oct 18, 2017, 05:17 PM
#66
I've got a Wavetrac front diff with Shep 12 plate rear diff. On track the car handles awesome, granted I haven't been on anything tight like hairpins yet. Autox isn't much fun, but I think most of that is due to the suspension being way too stiff, lifts wheels in most tight corners and results in tons of plowing.
I've previously thought about moving to a 1 way diff in the future but I honestly don't think it'd make worlds of difference on a car like mine that's setup for the track. For autox I can definitely see it being beneficial but with most tracks being much less tight and with how well the rear locks on my car already I don't think the benefits outweigh the cost and rebuild interval for something like a Cusco.
I've previously thought about moving to a 1 way diff in the future but I honestly don't think it'd make worlds of difference on a car like mine that's setup for the track. For autox I can definitely see it being beneficial but with most tracks being much less tight and with how well the rear locks on my car already I don't think the benefits outweigh the cost and rebuild interval for something like a Cusco.
Oct 18, 2017, 06:10 PM
#67
I've got a Wavetrac front diff with Shep 12 plate rear diff. On track the car handles awesome, granted I haven't been on anything tight like hairpins yet. Autox isn't much fun, but I think most of that is due to the suspension being way too stiff, lifts wheels in most tight corners and results in tons of plowing.
I've previously thought about moving to a 1 way diff in the future but I honestly don't think it'd make worlds of difference on a car like mine that's setup for the track. For autox I can definitely see it being beneficial but with most tracks being much less tight and with how well the rear locks on my car already I don't think the benefits outweigh the cost and rebuild interval for something like a Cusco.
I've previously thought about moving to a 1 way diff in the future but I honestly don't think it'd make worlds of difference on a car like mine that's setup for the track. For autox I can definitely see it being beneficial but with most tracks being much less tight and with how well the rear locks on my car already I don't think the benefits outweigh the cost and rebuild interval for something like a Cusco.
And I think we all tripod our cars, regardless. That's just Evo
Oct 18, 2017, 08:07 PM
#69
I've got a Wavetrac front diff with Shep 12 plate rear diff. On track the car handles awesome, granted I haven't been on anything tight like hairpins yet. Autox isn't much fun, but I think most of that is due to the suspension being way too stiff, lifts wheels in most tight corners and results in tons of plowing.
I've previously thought about moving to a 1 way diff in the future but I honestly don't think it'd make worlds of difference on a car like mine that's setup for the track. For autox I can definitely see it being beneficial but with most tracks being much less tight and with how well the rear locks on my car already I don't think the benefits outweigh the cost and rebuild interval for something like a Cusco.
I've previously thought about moving to a 1 way diff in the future but I honestly don't think it'd make worlds of difference on a car like mine that's setup for the track. For autox I can definitely see it being beneficial but with most tracks being much less tight and with how well the rear locks on my car already I don't think the benefits outweigh the cost and rebuild interval for something like a Cusco.
Oct 18, 2017, 08:40 PM
#72
All the autox I've done in the evo was either in MI or down in STL. I've run with a couple groups in the chicagoland area in my old 135i. Only group I can remember was Salt Creek, been a few years since I've done an autox in that area.
I've owned miatas for a few years now and just did my first autox in one last month lol. From here on out I'll probably use the miata for autox and the evo for the track.
I've owned miatas for a few years now and just did my first autox in one last month lol. From here on out I'll probably use the miata for autox and the evo for the track.
Oct 19, 2017, 06:11 AM
#73
All the autox I've done in the evo was either in MI or down in STL. I've run with a couple groups in the chicagoland area in my old 135i. Only group I can remember was Salt Creek, been a few years since I've done an autox in that area.
I've owned miatas for a few years now and just did my first autox in one last month lol. From here on out I'll probably use the miata for autox and the evo for the track.
I've owned miatas for a few years now and just did my first autox in one last month lol. From here on out I'll probably use the miata for autox and the evo for the track.
Never heard of salt creek, but chicago scca & tsscc both put on some really good events. none of the tight **** you'd see at like windy city miata club
Oct 19, 2017, 09:34 AM
#75
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That's definitely more of an "all around" spring rate setup (I have the same on my Ohlin's). Most dedicated track guys you'll see running stiffer, like 12k/14k. Autocross guys have been known to go even stiffer..