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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Default Santa Pod trip knackered my car

Well I wrecked my 2WD today, possibly blown the diff.

Take a look at this and tell me what you think

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...1012007026.flv

Car has had gearbox rebuilt a fortnight ago along with 6 paddle helix clutch and skimmed flywheel. The diff I replaced with a 2nd hand item recently along with grpA mount... apparently diff had been rebuilt 6 months ago but who knows!? Sounded ok but did whine slightly.

The car engages all gears but has no drive. A quick inspection underneath didn't reveal anything untoward. I'll need to have a proper look during the week.

Also what's the best way to launch a 2WD? Think I may have given it a few too many revs although I drive it hard whenever it's out of the garage!

Let me know your views

Cheers

Oh btw please excuse the language after the camera moves away from the track lol
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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A friend of here did the exact Same mate. It was the diff on his.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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saw it happen today mate gutted 4 ya.

dont know anything bout cossies but that some real shonky camera work.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Planet gears in five pieces, know the feeling well . Cure is Quaife ATB, and then it will be crown-wheel and pinions, but will last more launches than standard diff before letting go....
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