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Props to 135droptop for taking the time to come up with this simple yet apperantly effective design. Even more amazining that he is willing to sell the brackets for what has to be close to break even from a time and materials perspective.
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Thanks for the kind words!
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Anxiously awaiting for this amazing diff lockdown bracket!
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Just finished it, shipping tomorrow. You will get a usps tracking number in a few hours.
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02-27-2015, 02:47 PM | #72 |
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Just picked the bracket today from Canada Post.
All went well with customs, and no "surprise" fees at my door. Thanks for the great service, and turn around time! Will install tomorrow am and report back. Dumb question - I assume there are holes in the subframe which aligh with the bracket nut plate, correct?
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Yes there are two holes already in the subframe.
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02-28-2015, 08:17 PM | #74 |
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Just installed the bracket today, and did my yearly diff fluid replacement at the same. Fitment was perfect.
One thing I noticed at highway cruising speeds is noise, similar to a drone sound from an exhaust. I also get this noise when lifting off the throttle at same highway speed. I was wondering if other have experienced this. Perhaps inserting a thin piece of rubber or cork material between the bracket and the subframe would isolate this noise. The bracket does seem to remove the last bit of sway from hard acceleration, which the M3 subframe bushings had not completely eliminated. More testing needed. Im on winter tires until March 15, as dictated by Quebec provincial vehicle regulation. More meaningful feedback to be provided as soon as Im on grippier/wider/stiffer summer tires.
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The added noise is normal as the diff is solid mounted to the frame now. Adding rubber between the frame and the bracket should take out some of it. I have Berk exhaust so my car a louder then stock and I did not notice anything.
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I got this same noise when I installed the M3 subframe bushings. It goes away once the diff warms up and/or once it gets warmer out. Some diff fluids are noisier than others too.
I'm going to order one of these as soon as my M-Factory diff comes in - can't wait!
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Thanks for your feedback. I did put fresh thick 75W140 diff fluid in the pumpkin as I hit the track often from late April to late October. The fluid I sucked out was the same weight but had on full year of track and street use. It probably was thinner due to several heat cycles and wear.
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I love my MFactory diff and I'm sure you will too...
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My TIG welds are getting better and better every time. This EverLast 160STH welder is great...
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Thanks for sharing! Is that a home made bracket?
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Free publicity - Im happy I bought yours for $100 USD. Simple and sturdy design. Did I mention --- nice welds buddy!
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I want to thank everyone for trying my bracket, I've shipped 20 brackets to date and everyone is happy so far.
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