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Originally Posted by fperra,Aug 16 2006, 11:14 PM
Actually, using an internet based phone system, calls to Australia are dirt cheap. And you won't find better service than you will get from Differential Techniques. And shipping from Australia via FedEx isn't that much, and it only takes 3 to 4 days.
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Then stock clutch is the weakest point.
Honda designed it this way.
This is the same opinion Mugen has on the street version of there clutch setup
Mugen pressure plate with oem disk and a flywheel of your choice.
Now If you go to the Mugen disk then increased coefficient of friction of that material is approaching on making the diff/axels the weak point assuming the same wheel/tires combo between the two builds.
Honda designed it this way.
This is the same opinion Mugen has on the street version of there clutch setup
Mugen pressure plate with oem disk and a flywheel of your choice.
Now If you go to the Mugen disk then increased coefficient of friction of that material is approaching on making the diff/axels the weak point assuming the same wheel/tires combo between the two builds.
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Originally Posted by MugenRioS2k,Aug 17 2006, 12:00 PM
Then stock clutch is the weakest point.
Honda designed it this way.
This is the same opinion Mugen has on the street version of there clutch setup
Mugen pressure plate with oem disk and a flywheel of your choice.
Now If you go to the Mugen disk then increased coefficient of friction of that material is approaching on making the diff/axels the weak point assuming the same wheel/tires combo between the two builds.
Honda designed it this way.
This is the same opinion Mugen has on the street version of there clutch setup
Mugen pressure plate with oem disk and a flywheel of your choice.
Now If you go to the Mugen disk then increased coefficient of friction of that material is approaching on making the diff/axels the weak point assuming the same wheel/tires combo between the two builds.
Weakest link list:
1) Clutch
2) Tires
3) Differential
4) ?? Axles or CV joints. ??
"Driver/Owner" belongs on the list somewhere, but I'm not sure where.
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Originally Posted by RED MX5,Aug 18 2006, 05:02 AM
Weakest link list:
1) Clutch
2) Tires
3) Differential
4) ?? Axles or CV joints. ??
"Driver/Owner" belongs on the list somewhere, but I'm not sure where.
Honda should be on there too
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I think there is a lot of speculation (or BS) going on in this thread. In my opinion, Honda designed a super car with about 200 whp and a differential that is marginally adaquate to handle the job. You can talk all you want about "the proper way to launch your car", or "the clutch was designed to slip to save the differential", or "launch right and the stock tires will spin to save your differential", but I say bunk! The fact of the matter is that the differential was designed for a Mazda Miata and is barely adaquate for the S2000. If you launch on a regular basis with a turbo'd car, your differential will come apart sooned or later.
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Originally Posted by fperra,Aug 17 2006, 05:09 PM
I think there is a lot of speculation (or BS) going on in this thread. In my opinion, Honda designed a super car with about 200 whp and a differential that is marginally adaquate to handle the job. You can talk all you want about "the proper way to launch your car", or "the clutch was designed to slip to save the differential", or "launch right and the stock tires will spin to save your differential", but I say bunk! The fact of the matter is that the differential was designed for a Mazda Miata and is barely adaquate for the S2000. If you launch on a regular basis with a turbo'd car, your differential will come apart sooned or later.
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Originally Posted by fperra,Aug 16 2006, 08:14 PM
Actually, using an internet based phone system, calls to Australia are dirt cheap. And you won't find better service than you will get from Differential Techniques. And shipping from Australia via FedEx isn't that much, and it only takes 3 to 4 days.
What is your feedback on drivability, performance etc. with your set up? Please enlighten us.
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Originally Posted by 2 fast for u,Aug 18 2006, 09:04 AM
It was about time you chime in What is your feedback on drivability, performance etc. with your set up? Please enlighten us.
What is your feedback on drivability, performance etc. with your set up? Please enlighten us.
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Originally Posted by fperra,Aug 17 2006, 08:09 PM
I think there is a lot of speculation (or BS) going on in this thread. In my opinion, Honda designed a super car with about 200 whp and a differential that is marginally adaquate to handle the job. You can talk all you want about "the proper way to launch your car", or "the clutch was designed to slip to save the differential", or "launch right and the stock tires will spin to save your differential", but I say bunk! The fact of the matter is that the differential was designed for a Mazda Miata and is barely adaquate for the S2000. If you launch on a regular basis with a turbo'd car, your differential will come apart sooned or later.
(Just one man's opinion.)
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Originally Posted by fperra,Aug 18 2006, 09:09 AM
All I can comment on is the differential conversion was not very difficult to do. I would say plan for a full days work if you are good at wrench turning and have a complete set of tools. The only problem I ran into was the axles from the Driveshaft Shop came without the antilock brake notches cut into them. I had to send them back for the notched to be machined in. Turnaround time was a little over a week, so good service there. I've put very few miles on the car since the new differential, as I have moved from Texas to Washington state and haven't had much time to "play" with the car. As soon as I get it registered up here, I hope to get on the drag strip. I'm not too grazy about the OS Giken 1.5 LSD I had Differential Techniques install in the Nissan pumpkin. It's makes a lot of noise compared to the ATS carbon one I had in my prior differential. I wish I had stuck with ATS.
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