I got to visit my car over the weekend just gone to pick up the diff as it won’t be going into the gearbox. Speaking of which, the replacement Sunny ZX VLSD 50v has been arranged and is being removed from a car over in the UK along with a few more parts. It will […]
So after many hours try to work out a way to get the diff into my gearbox I’ve pulled the pin. The only option left was to machine the diff itself down to take the smaller bearings voiding the warranty on the diff and possibly causing it to fail. Finding bearings with matching inside and […]
So things with the gearbox are more complicated than ever anticipated. I’m informed that the quaife diff uses different bearings to the stock exa, 42 vs 40mm. This can be made to work so it’s ok, but the diff also takes larger input shafts – 3mm bigger I think it was said. I’ve suggested that […]
A small problem arose with the fitment of the gearset. The car is currently using an RS5F50A gearbox sourced from an Australian 1.8 N13 Exa – the gearset being applied to it is the RS5F50X to suit a Maxima. This is the first time this has been attempted to my knowledge and on paper should work with […]
The quote to have the gearbox kitted out came back yesterday and has been given the ok to go ahead. I think I am most excited about this as I absolutely love the sound of straight cut gears in hot cars as they drive past. Couple that with traction through both wheels – or spinning both 🙂 […]
I have a gauge currently listed on eBay which is no longer needed http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140404874102
