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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #75 on: May 08, 2009, 09:25:55 am »
After what can only be described as an 'enthusiastic' drive to/from Silverstone last Sunday, I was made fully aware of just how badly my car needs a Quaife diff.......so I have decided to save up for one!!!  :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #76 on: May 08, 2009, 09:44:44 am »
^^^^
Relatively expensive and subtle as they are, they are a very helpful and satisfying mod.


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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #77 on: May 08, 2009, 10:49:34 am »
After what can only be described as an 'enthusiastic' drive to/from Silverstone last Sunday, I was made fully aware of just how badly my car needs a Quaife diff.......so I have decided to save up for one!!!  :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

Lol, are you sure it's not just the nut behind the steering wheel that needs changing?   :smiley:
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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #78 on: May 08, 2009, 10:53:30 am »
Hahaha! Most probably that as well yes! To be honest, I thought that after the GTI it may be a long while before I own another FWD car again, and I really want to experience owning a FWD with a limited-slip diff. Combined with the many situations where I've lost traction accelerating out of the corner, I think it will be a great addition to the car!

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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #79 on: May 08, 2009, 11:10:16 am »
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You ought to have a drive of mine when we next meet up, Chris.

If you go to VWR, DON'T go anywhere near The Red Temptress!! She has a Quaife as well as many other goodies you wouldn't want.


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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #80 on: May 09, 2009, 02:14:04 pm »
I've been using Quaiffe diffs for years.

My APR Stage 3 + Golf had one as did my MK2 16 valve with 200bhp+.

I found the diff was more efective in the MK2 than the MKIV as eventually running 350 + was too much for FWD.
Finding the limits in the MKIV on road use was difficult as the power came in later but on track the diff was helpful on road tyres until they heated up then it washed wide especially at Quarry Castle Combe....it still posted 1.20-1.22 last year on road rubber..GSD3 F1's.
I personally found it was far better utilised when I ran Intermediate tyre in particular I ran VW Cup Dunlop DO1j's.
The MK2 being lighter with better camber adjustment available was better suited to a diff.
I suspect that the MK5 running a WALK kit will be likewise. The earlier thump of power is ultimately better distributed and deployed with a good sticky rubber compound and running with a diff.
I suspect with my Ed 30 I will initially after speaking to Jim at Awesome and VWR will run Stage 1 a WALK kit some big brakes and some sticky rubber for track usage on stock suspension as I feel at this stage is pretty good. Later some KW's/ARB's and some polybushing 'may' follow budget dependant.
I reckon on the map and WALK kit and brakes and good rubber I will see about 1.20-1.22 a lap at Combe
My concern is that I wanted to keep it stock :signLOL:   
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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #81 on: May 09, 2009, 03:14:06 pm »
Haha. LOL

Keep it stock and visiting a forum like this one don't go together :grin:

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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #82 on: May 09, 2009, 10:48:03 pm »
Haha. LOL

Keep it stock and visiting a forum like this one don't go together :grin:

Quaife.....sooon. :jumping:

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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #83 on: December 12, 2009, 05:52:21 pm »
Just had mine fitted with a Quaife and I must honestly say that it has made a superb difference to the characteristics of the car's grip and handling. I can see what all the fuss is about with diff's on the Focus RS and R26R now :happy2: :driver:
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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #84 on: December 12, 2009, 06:36:58 pm »
can everyone stop making me really want a diff ive just spent a load of money this week on my car cant afford any more luxuries!!  :xmaspresent:
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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #85 on: December 12, 2009, 07:31:03 pm »
Hurdy, hear is an odd question for you, how much does the diff part weigh do you know???

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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #86 on: December 12, 2009, 07:42:24 pm »
2 lines of comment John  :sad1: ....................

we need more feedback  :jumpmove:
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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #87 on: December 12, 2009, 10:30:51 pm »
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I have just added info in my original first post under the headings of : -

Why not use a traditional, plate style limited-slip differential?

PLATE-STYLE LIMITED SLIP DIFFS:

THE QUAIFE ATB DIFF:

Positive Dynamic Effects:



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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #88 on: December 12, 2009, 10:59:04 pm »
you gonna add a bit about the wavetrac too RR ?
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Re: Quaife ATB Diff....
« Reply #89 on: December 12, 2009, 11:22:24 pm »

you gonna add a bit about the wavetrac too RR ?


....I can't really comment much about it without any experience of it but I've added a link under OTHER VERSIONS.

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