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| ww914 |
 Oct 8 2014, 09:34 AM
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914 Convert  Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California  |
I have read many posts here regarding TBDs and I would like to hear some comments on both Wavetrac and Guard, or any other product that is working for you. My 914-4, 2270cc, with stiff suspension on Hoosier A6s, is primarily used for auto-cross. Don't care much about ice, snow or rain as this car will not be driven in those elements.
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| J P Stein |
Oct 13 2014, 08:07 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Buying/installing an LSD is a major investment for many of us. Un-doing it is not something someone wants to contemplate.....so get it right the first time, eh? I read the book, saw the movie, & got the T-shirt before I jumped.
The Guard unit is in the "not cheep" category but seemed to be bullet proof......I don't think the same can be said about those Ricer LSDs. I got a real good buy on one and installed it my self or it would have been out of reach for me. Even then ya really gotta want it. One needs tools & a book ( I had an early 911 shop manual) but it's not rocket science.....a good winter project. The good news is here wasn't any bad news.....it did the job with no excuses. That old 901 lasted well beyond what conventional wisdom said it would. BTW, An LSD for a Mustang is about 1/4 the cost of the Guard unit.....and you can get one on Amazon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Matt Romanowski |
Oct 13 2014, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Oct 13 2014, 06:07 AM)  The Guard unit is in the "not cheep" category but seemed to be bullet proof......I don't think the same can be said about those Ricer LSDs. I got a real good buy on one and installed it my self or it would have been out of reach for me. Even then ya really gotta want it. One needs tools & a book ( I had an early 911 shop manual) but it's not rocket science.....a good winter project. The good news is here wasn't any bad news.....it did the job with no excuses. That old 901 lasted well beyond what conventional wisdom said it would. It probably lasted because it barely gets used. A long autocross is what, 2.5 miles long? 6 runs a day, 2 drivers is only 30 miles per event (and that is generous). How many events a year? 10 would only be 300 miles. I did over 3,000 on the track last year. It takes time to kill a ring and pinion. |
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| campbellcj |
Oct 14 2014, 06:41 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(Matt Romanowski @ Oct 13 2014, 06:54 PM) It probably lasted because it barely gets used. A long autocross is what, 2.5 miles long? 6 runs a day, 2 drivers is only 30 miles per event (and that is generous). How many events a year? 10 would only be 300 miles. I did over 3,000 on the track last year. It takes time to kill a ring and pinion. FWIW my John Williamson (Otto) built 901/914 trans has lasted 10 years, some of which saw 10-15 track events (many 2-dayers in there as well.) There are so many factors in this: build expertise, parts quality/condition, maintenance, temps, driving style, power, weight, grip, etc.... |
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ww914 Time to look for a TBD Oct 8 2014, 09:34 AM
campbellcj I have a quaife that has served me well for 10 yea... Oct 9 2014, 06:28 PM
ww914
I have a quaife that has served me well for 10 ye... Oct 9 2014, 07:51 PM campbellcj
[quote name='campbellcj' post='2096006' date='Oct... Oct 10 2014, 06:22 PM J P Stein Guard here,,,back in the day. That would be my fir... Oct 9 2014, 09:14 PM mskala Wavetrac. I don't have enough car knowledge t... Oct 10 2014, 08:23 PM Randal Guard TBD's work great. Only way to go if you... Oct 11 2014, 03:04 PM ww914
Guard TBD's work great. Only way to go if yo... Oct 11 2014, 04:34 PM Randal
Guard TBD's work great. Only way to go if y... Oct 11 2014, 05:24 PM J P Stein Forcing both rear tires to turn at the same rate u... Oct 11 2014, 08:41 PM Randal
Forcing both rear tires to turn at the same rate ... Oct 12 2014, 12:37 PM ww914
Forcing both rear tires to turn at the same rate... Oct 12 2014, 02:25 PM naro914 I've been contemplating a TBD for Huey for yea... Oct 13 2014, 04:20 PM J P Stein It also lasted a year+ behind a 350 hp Subie after... Oct 13 2014, 09:42 PM |
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