R160 Locker project
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If you didn't already know - there was already an FB post ages ago on one of the Subaru group pages, asking to put expressions of interest to this website: http://www.caplocker.com/
Which I did, didn't think much would come of it. Since then though I received an email from them (around January) I think it said they had enough expressions of interest to make it viable and were looking at sample diffs to get the design. Also asking who would be comfortable paying a deposit so they could get the manufacturing going. I haven't seen or heard anything beyond that since then, and in typical FB group fashion I can't find any record of any of this This is why forums are so much better. You'll just have to trust me Also the deposit was something like $1k and finished cost close to $3k But then this is no easy thing they're trying to do, with the kind of work that goes into a project like this I think that is reasonable.
Which I did, didn't think much would come of it. Since then though I received an email from them (around January) I think it said they had enough expressions of interest to make it viable and were looking at sample diffs to get the design. Also asking who would be comfortable paying a deposit so they could get the manufacturing going. I haven't seen or heard anything beyond that since then, and in typical FB group fashion I can't find any record of any of this This is why forums are so much better. You'll just have to trust me Also the deposit was something like $1k and finished cost close to $3k But then this is no easy thing they're trying to do, with the kind of work that goes into a project like this I think that is reasonable.
Will it ever end!?
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-L series 5 speed
-Custom paint job
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-Full custom re-wire
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-EA81 TWIN CARB!!!!
-L series 5 speed
-Custom paint job
-2" lift
-Full custom re-wire
-L series front end
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As far as I know the project you mentioned Sam fell on its arse, the company has no longer any interest in it as the guy who was working on it left / split with them ... ( not sure on all the details )
Just did some sketching for the new diff, will post it here later ...
See here : downloads.php?do=file&id=159&act=down
Ciao, Bantum ...
Just did some sketching for the new diff, will post it here later ...
See here : downloads.php?do=file&id=159&act=down
Ciao, Bantum ...
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R160 Diff Locker Project ...
Matt ( from Subi Oz Lift ) has taken up the reins & is looking to take it to the Harrop mob. Alex ( the engineer ) is assisting in the design aspects & my good self doing some of the sketching / CAD work - more info to be found on the FB Site :
https://www.facebook.com/R160.Diff.Locker.Project/
Welcome to do the survey too ... !
Cheers, Bantum ...
https://www.facebook.com/R160.Diff.Locker.Project/
Welcome to do the survey too ... !
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Oh That's a shame, it looked promising too.Bantum wrote:As far as I know the project you mentioned Sam fell on its arse, the company has no longer any interest in it as the guy who was working on it left / split with them ... ( not sure on all the details )
Just did some sketching for the new diff, will post it here later ...
See here : downloads.php?do=file&id=159&act=down
Ciao, Bantum ...
Well then time to jump on the new bandwagon - hopefully this one comes to fruition
Will it ever end!?
-EA81 TWIN CARB!!!!
-L series 5 speed
-Custom paint job
-2" lift
-Full custom re-wire
-L series front end
-EA81 TWIN CARB!!!!
-L series 5 speed
-Custom paint job
-2" lift
-Full custom re-wire
-L series front end
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Shares Drop ...
Bit more info has come to light on the Uneek 4x4 situation :
http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?thr ... ade.42098/
Takeovers & acquisitions tend to have that effect on business ...
Ciao, Bantum ...
http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?thr ... ade.42098/
Takeovers & acquisitions tend to have that effect on business ...
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Diff'd out ...
Latest news in - I've pulled apart my 5MT to assess its condition & can report that it looks good ( no major damage ) ...
- Oh and I can report that the front & rear diffs are definitely not the same, front is bigger by about 10% - Will post up some pictures later ...
Add : See here : https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM ... RQYUtVWGNB
Cheers, Bantum ...
- Oh and I can report that the front & rear diffs are definitely not the same, front is bigger by about 10% - Will post up some pictures later ...
Add : See here : https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM ... RQYUtVWGNB
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Yeah the front diff is considerably larger than the rear.
I heard someone worked out that the front diff is/could be fitted with some Dana diff. I don't know the details but I believe they fitted some sort of locker up front. Info was very hard to find to verify this - otherwise I'd be all over this!
Mind you the front LSD is better for onroad use over all in the centre locking L series AWD box - I can easily lift the inner front wheel turning right around roundabouts with a bit of throttle The LSD keeps me moving forward though
I think you'll find that the r180 is much closer to the size of the front diff.
Cheers
Bennie
I heard someone worked out that the front diff is/could be fitted with some Dana diff. I don't know the details but I believe they fitted some sort of locker up front. Info was very hard to find to verify this - otherwise I'd be all over this!
Mind you the front LSD is better for onroad use over all in the centre locking L series AWD box - I can easily lift the inner front wheel turning right around roundabouts with a bit of throttle The LSD keeps me moving forward though
I think you'll find that the r180 is much closer to the size of the front diff.
Cheers
Bennie
Yeah the latest update from FB seems to be the guy who runs a VW customisation business already has an R160 locker project underway and expects it to be ready in ~July.
EZ30 L series - Monsterwagon
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
Just thought i would post this of interest to folk that like nice engineering, vdub LSD and locker.
https://weddleindustries.com/products/n ... ferentials
https://weddleindustries.com/products/n ... ferentials