BRAMMER

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Don't get on here that often so only just seen this, the diff goes in easier with the cover fitted as you may already know based on the date you posted.

I've tested mine on the road and diff is noisy when turning, is anyone else suffering this with a Bara built diff with weir kit?

ajamesc

Was a cunt to fit in mine lol the diff/cover covers over the front 2 diff hanger mounting bolts. I had to fit the diff then bolt up the hanger in place with the rear 2 bolts. Then drop the diff out the way to do the front 2 hanger bolts up then re fit the diff with the hanger in the way lol. Still it's in there now. I can't drive mine at the moment as there's no engine but being pushed around in the yard it was making the same type of noise my gripper diff did but not as bad

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Yeah exactly the same, the fitting i had a good heads up from Mark as he's fitted a few into cars now so he told me the best way. Still took us longer than thought as the fronts wouldn't locate on one sit and loads of pissing around.

ajamesc

I know exactly what your saying about the front lugs not lining up lol. Your car looks mint in that pic absolutely spot on

Adam-M

Stunning car mate love the wheels

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

What oil have you put in yours, as some say they have no noise and other have - I've got millers LS NT stuff in mine

ajamesc

I could not find any 80/140 fully synthetic l.s.d oil anywhere I left things a little late. So I got some 75/140 fully synthetic l.s.d oil from jaguar and it's castrol oil. The difference between a 75w and 80w is fook all just the 75 is a little thinner if far colder than it gets here

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

I'm using Millers CRX LS 75W90 NT

ajamesc

75/90 is normal diff oil. Bara told me to use 80/140 which is the same oil that went in my gripper. Not sure what Toyota recommend

turbotrev

My diff was also a fiddly nightmare to fit!
Had it out a few times now so have got the knack of doing it.
I also run 80/140 fully synthetic in mine, it is a little noisy, esp when pulling away and cornering but otherwise has been as good as gold.

Chris what boost is your car running mate?

Cheers Paul

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

Interesting on the oils, I had millers 75/90 in mine and it was noisy, Bara has just pulled mine apart for a check over and all us ok, so I may try and get 80/140 for it before I refit.

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Interesting Ridgey let me know how you get on pal

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

Will do, but it'll likely be Feb before mines back together and running, it's currently just a shell

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Maybe not then fella

PF Ben

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Is that talking theoretically? The reality is the cars ive been in whether spec x, y or z have all felt quicker when fitted with a 3.9 and havent suffered increased traction issues .. ive been in a few.

ajamesc

I struggled with traction on a 3.6 with r888's at 500 lol a higher ratio diff wouldn't have been any better. I was told by someone who's been there and done it with different gearing and high torque

markk

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PMSL - my last car had 4.54:1 and 450 ft/lb and on tar did not struggle with traction.

ajamesc

maybe I had my tyres blown up too hard lol you can only take advice from the people you trust. I know of one car with a supra 3.9 equivalent. Runs about 540 ish bhp that struggles big time. But he is on a standard beam still

markk

iTrader: (2)

So what your saying is that the differential ratio exacerbates a poor geometry or lack of/poor limited slip diff really.

Its really all about the grip, and using all of it to put the power down, not having bump steer on the rear or camber changes.

Far too many people under tyre the rear with decent power.

ajamesc

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

Lots out there with 400bhp+ and 205 tyres

Ade500

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Car is looking epic Brammer

I'm using Millers CRX LS 75W90 NT In mine before and after the bara rebuild with the weir kit and it's way worse now with it fitted. As said above turning and pulling away is noisey after that it ok . I'm on a 3.9 and it's way better for me personally as acceleration is used more often and is way more fun than top speed.

Caddyshack

Mine is near 500 bhp and I have 195s, in 2wd it smokes them, in 4 wd it grips and goes. I have supra 3.9 and quaife front with skyline box.

turbotrev

I agree with Ade.
I don't think the lower gearing effects the lack of grip.
Just poorly set up cars...

Cheers Paul

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Thats the experienced info i was looking for many thanks ADE, tell you what pal i was reading your feature the other day and your car is mind blowing

Ade500

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for that mate I'm glad you enjoyed the feature, a fair bit has gone into it that people don't really see. It's made my day you appreciate the work done

I'm undecided on which oil to try or just stick with the oe spec that's clearly suited to the std diff. It seems a bit drastic going for such a heavy oil to just to try and mask the noise the weir kit has started.
What are you thinking of using ?

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

At the minute the car is under cover but has the Millers stuff in, i really don't know what to do i was waiting to see how others went on

cos elle

Hi do you have any info/pictures on how you put a an-6 fitting in the bottom of the fuel regulator thanks

cozzy jeff

iTrader: (4)

I had mine drilled and tapped by a local machine shop.

cos elle

Is that a 2wd fuel regulator cheers

cozzy jeff

iTrader: (4)

yes mate

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

What thread did you have put in it pal my mate wanting to do his

muz

-6 is 9/16-18 UNF. I had to re-tap my gearbox.

cozzy jeff

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1/8 npt mate

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Not a great deal to update as i haven't even seen it in months but tomorrow i think i'll pull the cover off and start the ball rolling. The car is booked in with Andrew Gallacher for the beam and suspension setup in a few weeks which i'm very excited about as i really want to find out how good these beams are.

I got my headliner material here so i'll have a bash at doing that then really didn't plan on much else, i'd like to get a custom air intake built but that can happen in time.

Another trip to MSD to check the map and she's good to go.

Updates on beam soon

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

The headliner is easy to do. They look well smart when done.

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Just to update - AG Motorsport set up the beam, to fast road settings and it does it's job very well, the supra diff is doing it's job well, car goes dart straight and no when spin on full boost but goes like the clappers so big smiles

COLEYST200

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Good news mate

Staffi

iTrader: (1)

Nice to hear Chris, how you doing these days anyway buddy??

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Busy mate, try to use the car when i can but its getting less and less by the year. You still in a TME?