"UNBELIEVABLE HANDLING THREAD"

[Supercar]

Hi there,

Admins and pesky blue bulb vendors have been giving me hell recently. I almost decided to give up on 3Si and buy an SUV and a Civic. But, I thought, before I do it, I will give it the last chance. Here it is:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gkJnQ2lX6HQ

YouTube - STaSIS Motorsports Audi A4 WCTC @ Miller - Herr driving

YouTube - One lap at Miller Motorsports Park

YouTube - STaSIS Motorsport Mosport WCTC Herr Win

Well, I understand that this is not a 3/S, butt... I have been working and researching all this, modeling and fiddling with parts, lining up vendors and manufacturing shops, and I have come up with a package that will make this handling possible on a 3/S.

This is really a big project for me. I will try it on my car first and shoot a demo movie, do not worry. But before I go any further with commercial plans for these products, I want to see if there is enough interest and (more importantly money) to make these efforts worthwhile.

This handling will be made possible by a certain combination of differentials. A new central differential and a new rear differential will be required. The front diff (helical Kormex or similar) is optional. An open front diff or a SF insert may work too, but I can not guarantee this now. If you have a Kormex unit it will work as well as a new one, so you can keep it and not replace anything there, you are then all set.

As you may know, Kormex differentials are not sold anymore. So if you have been wanting to buy one, this is a replacement for it that is at least equivalent or better in performance.

This setup will not be just good for drifting but for everything. Namely street driving, drag racing, road racing and autocross.

The central and the rear diff will cost about $3,000 together. The front helical (optional) probably about $1,000. I would like to gauge an interest in this by opening a pole. Please vote!

Remember, you need at least both Central and the Rear to get this handling. Please post a comment after you vote, so that I know that the votes are not fake. The vote is multiple choice, you can select more than one answer.

Note: Most technical details will not be revealed in this thread. This thread just is to gauge your interest only for now.

Philip

UPDATE (Oct 23, 2008): All the three diffs are now available for purchase:
Front: Supercar Engineering or Supercar Engineering
Center: Supercar Engineering
Rear: Supercar Engineering

[VR4's-Kick-Ass]

Is our rear diff bad or something? I know the center is just the VCU, but I have never heard of the rear VCU being a bad design or anything.

If the new ceter diff is god like or something I may look into it. A CFDS if 1 grand for christs sake so if this is better then I am sure many will look into it.

[VR4's-Kick-Ass]

Btw, I am very interested in how this works. Drivetrains just amaze me for some reason...if you ever feel like getting technical about it let me know

[hellfire]

I might... But only becuase I would love to bring my car to the local Atlanta drift events.. That will shut people up.

Tyler

[phule]

i only say may because at the mometn cash isnt there but i am building my car for handling and road course stuff.. i would however prefer more going and less drifting.

[VR4GUY]

I already have the kormex front dif. and I think I will become more interested in the center and rear as details become available. But first I need a new set of front control arms to get you're adjustable ball joints to work with my big brakes, any updates on those?
-Nick

[Multiades]

Subscribing. I am listening, but want a little more in the way of detail.

Originally Posted by VR4GUY

I already have the kormex front dif. and I think I will become more interested in the center and rear as details become available. But first I need a new set of front control arms to get you're adjustable ball joints to work with my big brakes, any updates on those?

Which brakes do you have and what doesn't fit about them (w/ joints)?

[Man]

Ive got the Kormex so I gotta have these too. haha. It was nice meeting you at the NG06

[VR4GUY]

Originally Posted by Multiades

Subscribing. I am listening, but want a little more in the way of detail.

Which brakes do you have and what doesn't fit about them (w/ joints)?

The adjustable lower ball joints fit ok but can't be adjusted properly as the LCA will contact the inner rotor face. I have the Stoptech 355X35mm kit.

[FASTAWDTT]

Originally Posted by Supercar

Philip

Used Evos