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  1. 08-02-03, 04:38 PM #1
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    Locked Diff's

    I know this topic has been discussed many a time, but I welded my diff up today and have noticed a few things.

    Tyre wear - Was ALWAYS aware this will happen
    Noise - My centre had MASSIVE backlash previously....now..its gone! (obviously...sungears are unable to move as they are welded)
    Burnouts - I realised my car has less struggle spinning 2, then it did with the single spinner? . Just do a U-turn, to the floor, whips around, use the brake

    One thing I did notice is the occasional clunk, squeek and bang. I know they put stress on the axles BUT has anyone else experienced this b4?

    By the way my car is a TRX with the series 3 diff. (got the diff welded at Micks Metalcraft with MIG.)
    Thanks for the help in advance!

    IT feels so fragile driving around with a Locker, feels like its ready to go any second!
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    One thing I did notice is the occasional clunk, squeek and bang. I know they put stress on the axles BUT has anyone else experienced this b4?
    Yes!

    IT feels so fragile driving around with a Locker, feels like its ready to go any second!
    And Yes !

    The joys of lockers :/
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  3. 09-02-03, 11:02 AM #3
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    Let us know how the lockers goes im thinking about welding up my diff too. Have you got your licence back yet?
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    Originally posted by samdumbert
    Let us know how the lockers goes im thinking about welding up my diff too. Have you got your licence back yet?
    Got my license back on Saturday (8th)..locked my diff THAT morning and i've never looked back

    You just need a few sets of shit tyres to throw on, coz it chew's through tyres like nothing else....

    Just remember not to dump the clutch...do a U-Turn and just deck it! Once you get rev's, throw it round like ya stole it

    It makes some bad noise, and you'll think ya cars on really rough rails, but its worth it!
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  5. 09-02-03, 12:02 PM #5
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    Sounds like a locker will be the go once my new bluebird is done
    ive probaly got some lx rims you can have some fun with.
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    Originally posted by samdumbert
    Sounds like a locker will be the go once my new bluebird is done
    ive probaly got some lx rims you can have some fun with.

    What's ya new bluebird got in store???

    And when can I come pick up my LX rims?
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    lol ull notice if ur wheels can skip ur drivetrain bounces n makes lovely noises!!
    good ol lockers
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    lol ull notice if ur wheels can skip ur drivetrain bounces n makes lovely noises!!
    good ol lockers
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  9. 09-02-03, 02:30 PM #9
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    Originally posted by Real Per4mance
    What's ya new bluebird got in store???

    And when can I come pick up my LX rims?

    Im not sure exactly what im doing yet but it im changing all my stuff from my bluebird to straight shell and im deciding on what engine im putting in. Ill find some wheels ya can use but the condition is that ive got a seat while the fun is on since i cant do them myself anymore
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    Originally posted by samdumbert
    Im not sure exactly what im doing yet but it im changing all my stuff from my bluebird to straight shell and im deciding on what engine im putting in. Ill find some wheels ya can use but the condition is that ive got a seat while the fun is on since i cant do them myself anymore
    Mate, hook me up with some tyres and you're in
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  11. 09-02-03, 03:02 PM #11
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    np ive just gota get them out of the shed. when do you want them for?
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    Do u have a s3 big axel or small axel diff?

    If u have big axel and it is welded strongly u will not break it or snap an axel.

    I have seen a few with 200+ rwkw and they last ages.
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    bah u can break anything if u try hard enough
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    not that you are doign these brunouts on teh street REAL hehehe J/K go for it and if u feel like popping by penrith and gettin me, then so be it
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    be careful not to slap it into a gutter in the wet
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    Do u have a s3 big axel or small axel diff?
    Big Axle MIG weld done at Micks Metalcraft! All the welds are supported of each other, so if one breaks, another one can hold it in there for a while at least...

    np ive just gota get them out of the shed. when do you want them for?
    I need a set for the street meet on Wednesday night. Can pick them up anytime! (Wednesday preferably)

    Are they those FUGLY alloy rims???

    be careful not to slap it into a gutter in the wet
    Been told this MANY a time!!

    Anyway, b4 you weld the centre, always go and purchase yourself a spare centre in case she doesnt turn out the way you want it. My centres only cost $60 from pick & payless. Might do some good also purchasing a few axles ($15 each)...
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    Yeah there those sexy 14' lx rims they smoke up nice.
    ring my mob when you want to pick them up. 0403412792
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    What happens if you snap an axle? Will it pull to one side HEAVILY like a when an axle in a mini spool breaks? Could be dangerous if an axle snaps at 100kph!
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    Originally posted by VH_SL/E
    What happens if you snap an axle? Will it pull to one side HEAVILY like a when an axle in a mini spool breaks? Could be dangerous if an axle snaps at 100kph!
    it will just cook the opposite tyre
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    axle won't snap unless under strain... so no snapping at 100kph

    and you'll hear it about to go - makes nice strained metal noises and the diff will be noisy...

    the last axle i pulled out was in 4 pieces

    just be very careful in the wet... very very dangerous if you don't know what you're doing
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    btw - i've only ever torn a weld out of a locker once.... but its possible... and when that happens, the diff will drop its guts...

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    Originally posted by Sadistik
    and you'll hear it about to go - makes nice strained metal noises and the diff will be noisy...
    Urgh, definitely one of the worst noises in the world, especially when it happens to YOUR car and you know something is about to give way

    Been in many cars with lockers, driven one, and I'll never EVER have one in my car...waste of tyres, axles and too dangerous IMHO
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    I snapped an axle overtaking at 100+. Car down changed and went boom! No noise before hand! Sheared clean in two!
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    /RANT/

    I'm sick of reading about how dangerous cars with lockers/spools/mini-spools are.

    What makes them anymore dangerous than a LSD? For that point why is a locker any more dangerous than a open-wheeler, which will decide to deliver torque to both wheels at the most in-oportune time (read with the right wheel doing 100 and the left doing road speed)...

    I have had both and therefore can make the point that a tight plate style LSD is as noisy and "DANGEROUS" as any locked diff!

    Lockers are good, cheap and FUN.

    /Rant off/
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    hmmmm.................

    i remember my mate had a lovker in his torana (won a few burnout comps too ) well anyway, he never really came accross any problems rather than collecting a pile of snapped axles in the garage.

    I was gonna go a full spool in my HR but the only thing stopping me was the fact that it tends to do that to axles.

    Luckily for me i found a Banjo LSD cheap s i'll chuck that in and find out why the banjo's have such a good reputation
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    Well it rained yesterday in my area, and damn is it CRAZY! I did't lose it once thank god, but i can see how you could! Got some footage that i'll post up when I get the chance

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    Haha I saw that rain and thought about all the people i know with lockers. I dunno why but for some reason Old Windsor Rd is *really* slippery in the rain ive been goin 80km on it in the rain then acelerated and the back end trys to catch up with the front.
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    I can only think of one word to describe welding a diff...

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    Originally posted by BALISTC

    Been in many cars with lockers, driven one, and I'll never EVER have one in my car...waste of tyres, axles and too dangerous IMHO
    i agree.
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    whast the difference with a welded diff and a mini spool???
    they drive the same dont they??
    is the mini spool street leagel??

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