I have been to the track about 18 times this year for about 35-40 runs no issues at all. Instead of my highflow cat I got a mid pipe, new injectors and a fuel pump and while attempting a burnout the way I always do, I heard a loud screech, my car stops and my car idles funny when I try to move. They push my car off the track, Fluid is gushing out of the Diff. It turns out to be the diff and the casing.
Normally before I run I drop the clutch around 5-6K , to spin the wheels enough to get the stones off. Thats exactly what I did. costed me 400 to get towed from the track. On the same day a 03 cobra broke his half shaft, a Nova blew up his engine and another car spilled coolant on the track. Now I'm afraid to go back with my midpipe. ok,I'm done venting. |
Your diff going probably had little to do with your upgrades. The stock diff is strong, but can only take so many 6k clutch drops before *BOOM*.
I will admit the bit of extra power you gained from your upgrades might have helped the *BOOM* cause, but it sounds like it was time for the diff to go. A waterbox burnout isn't near as taxing as a clutch drop off the dry line. If you hadn't upgraded the few HP's via midpipe, you might have made it a few more passes before it went. My 2cents. K |
That sucks donkey balls, man. Looks like it's time to spring for a Kaaz LSD. After breaking my PPF in three places I decided to stay away from the strip for awhile.
Maybe you should look into Triple A plus....at 100 miles free per tow, it's every FD owner's best friend https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png |
it was bound to happen... the risk you take in drag racing.... it could be worse a new engine is way more expensive LOL
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definitely get a Kaaz diff. I'm trying to pick up a used mazdaspeed or cusco for about $200.00
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Originally Posted by jspecracer7' date='Oct 18 2002, 06:43 PM
definitely get a Kaaz diff. I'm trying to pick up a used mazdaspeed or cusco for about $200.00
paypal account ready! |
lol...you guys in the states...save your money, go to the tokyo auto salon, rent a car, go with us to all the other tuning shops. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif
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Originally Posted by jspecracer7' date='Oct 18 2002, 07:01 PM
lol...you guys in the states...save your money, go to the tokyo auto salon, rent a car, go with us to all the other tuning shops. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif
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what times were you running at the track?
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Just got my car back today. My Diff was severed in 2. Rx7fasion said they never saw a diff that was destroyed like that. even the casing was cracked.
The grand total was about 1500 including the 400 for the towing and a used Diff and labor. thanks |
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