Originally Posted by bhowle
@MFactory I am absolutely down to test this unit. The VLSD unit in my current B13 trans has seen better days, but my old one was in great shape (until the diff bearings went) so I can make a good personal comparison between the characteristics of the this unit vs. the factory one. I will be pulling my trans in the next couple of weeks for a new clutch plus input shaft bearings and I can install the unit for testing at that time. What sort of testing are you guys looking for?
If you are interested in having me test this unit, please contact me via email at [email]midlandsmotorworks@gmail.com[/email]
Originally Posted by BenFenner
I spoke with Bryan Howle (@bhowle) of Midlands Motorworks on our way back from a track day this week and he is in a position to test the prototype as he will have his transmission out soon for new bearings. For those who don't know, Bryan has owned several P10s (stock and SR20VE swapped) and a B13 SE-R. He does automotive repair and race car prep for a living. Bryan is a licensed racing driver and HPDE instructor. He has extensive experience with the FWD VLSD behavior at the limit and would be able to install and test the prototype in his B13 VLSD transmission (installed in his P10). Testing for fitment should be easy, as well as road testing and track testing. Bryan is at the race track enough to get a good test in soon. Drag racing testing can be arranged as well, however keep in mind his car right now is close to stock output.
If it matters, I will also likely be present for some or all of the installation, measuring, instrumentation, and testing because I live close and I'm a curious fellow.
Hopefully Bryan will chime in soon and people are amicable to the idea.
I spoke with Bryan Howle (@bhowle) of Midlands Motorworks on our way back from a track day this week and he is in a position to test the prototype as he will have his transmission out soon for new bearings. For those who don't know, Bryan has owned several P10s (stock and SR20VE swapped) and a B13 SE-R. He does automotive repair and race car prep for a living. Bryan is a licensed racing driver and HPDE instructor. He has extensive experience with the FWD VLSD behavior at the limit and would be able to install and test the prototype in his B13 VLSD transmission (installed in his P10). Testing for fitment should be easy, as well as road testing and track testing. Bryan is at the race track enough to get a good test in soon. Drag racing testing can be arranged as well, however keep in mind his car right now is close to stock output.
If it matters, I will also likely be present for some or all of the installation, measuring, instrumentation, and testing because I live close and I'm a curious fellow.
Hopefully Bryan will chime in soon and people are amicable to the idea.
@MFactory I am absolutely down to test this unit. The VLSD unit in my current B13 trans has seen better days, but my old one was in great shape (until the diff bearings went) so I can make a good personal comparison between the characteristics of the this unit vs. the factory one. I will be pulling my trans in the next couple of weeks for a new clutch plus input shaft bearings and I can install the unit for testing at that time. What sort of testing are you guys looking for?
If you are interested in having me test this unit, please contact me via email at [email]midlandsmotorworks@gmail.com[/email]
ding ding, we have a winner. let the pictures and info roll....