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Old May 27, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by robrob
I got the first draft of the differential swap how-to completed. You can see it here:
http://robrobinette.com/S2000Differential.htm

I also detailed how to install the Megan Racing Driveshaft Spacers.



Awesome Rob, do you have more pictures like that of other things like vehicle's suspension components? Or brakes? It makes it much easier for me to understand and visualize.
Old May 27, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by robrob
I got the first draft of the differential swap how-to completed. You can see it here:
http://robrobinette.com/S2000Differential.htm
nice how to, I don't remember removing the vapor canister though.
Old May 27, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 9k_on_occasion
Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1306502324' post='20622213
I did 2 diff swaps, it's fun bench pressing it into place.
Y'all are nuts. Work smarter, not harder.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5489_200305489
Normal jack worked fine for me.
Old May 27, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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So when people say the S2000 has a weak diffential (well if turbocharging and tripling the hp at least) are they referring to the mounts/mounting or the actual differential?
Old May 27, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by clarkster009
So when people say the S2000 has a weak diffential (well if turbocharging and tripling the hp at least) are they referring to the mounts/mounting or the actual differential?
The actual diff. I replaced my mounts the last time I replaced my diff, just in case, but they looked fine. I had already destroyed my stock engine mounts.
Old May 27, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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do you have more pictures like that of other things like vehicle's suspension components? Or brakes?
Just the pics in all the other how-to's on the website.

So when people say the S2000 has a weak diffential (well if turbocharging and tripling the hp at least) are they referring to the mounts/mounting or the actual differential?
It's the internals themselves. For normally aspirated cars changing the diff fluid is all you need to do, that and avoid drag race clutch dumps and inside wheel lift/spin.
Old May 27, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Ah ok. So when you get an LSD like the OSG does it have reinforced internals?
Old May 27, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 9k_on_occasion
Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1306502324' post='20622213
I did 2 diff swaps, it's fun bench pressing it into place.
Y'all are nuts. Work smarter, not harder.

http://www.northernt...05489_200305489
I used my floor jack too
Old May 27, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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So when you get an LSD like the OSG does it have reinforced internals?
No, the OS Giken LSD just replaces the stock Torsen LSD, all the other gears, bearings and seals are the same. Puddy Mod Racing can do some cyro treating and upgrade some parts to beef up the diff.
Old May 30, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Hello all,

I was looking to get my s2000 out to some track days this summer. What are some organizations I can look into for a novice like myself. I've been reading here and there on this site about the requirement of a roll bar for some organizations. I'm really just looking into getting my feet wet for now, and want to hold off on the roll bar for now if at all possible.



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