Theresa big difference between no having a warranty and selling a product not fit for purpose. Was the original diff a quaife item?
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Theresa big difference between no having a warranty and selling a product not fit for purpose. Was the original diff a quaife item?
Yes mate, well a Tran-X, which is ofcourse now owned by Quaife.Quote:
Originally Posted by stt
I find it interesting that when I sent the video of the wheel wobble after 4-5 laps to them, quaife told me they'd never ever ever seen anything like this before.......both John at Gripper and a Quaife approved independent gearbox specialist told me that this is a known problem with the Tran-X due to the offset plate layout. 5 one side 3 the other, instead of 4-4.
Doesn't explain the bits in the oil though........
I’ve been reading you build thread on this car for the start and I have to say hats off to you. So many unique parts and so much skill an time invested. I can only imagine your sense of achievement to finally get it on track an not be afraid to drive it as it was intended. Hopefully you get the teething problems sorted and really start enjoying it
Thanks mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by rich a
I expected some issues so all is not lost. But it's looking a bit sorry for itself in the garage at the minute!!!
Be back together soon!!
Spoke to Quaife Friday and they've found an issue with the diff and part of the selector mechanism was dragging, which I think explains the crunch between 1st and 2nd.
They've said it's all their problem and asked me to bare with them whilst they engineer the solutions.
They are going to put it all back together with a "cutaway inspection case" so they can look inside and ensure they have everything as they'd like it.
To be fair to them although it's taken them 4 weeks to look they have admitted fault and are looking to make sure it's 100% correct before it comes back to me.
Some goodish news atleast.
Phew! Good theyve admitted liability, it couldve easily gone the other way as it does so often with the bigger manufacturers!
To be honest mate I thought they were going to throw it back at me or ask for ££££ to fix it, but straight away they said "it's our fault, we'll sort it"Quote:
Originally Posted by Will F
So a little relieved there!!
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Originally Posted by House
Thats cracking news! Long time since ive heard them do something like this so sounds like it could be quite a tricky mistake.... Bet your looking forward to getting it back now knowing they should have sorted it
Sure am Boff!!! Picking it up tomorrow at about midday, so hoping to have a chat with them and see the bits that came out.
I'm away on holiday Sunday so not sure Ho much I'll get done with regard back in the car but I'll give it a go!!
I've heard or read somewhere that the basic off this gearbox was the Honda sequential were Quaife just added an Vauxhall bellhousing on it.
That would makes you think they had sorted problems like this as some Honda guys are running these gearboxes for some time now..
Are you still going to fit the Gripper diff?
Tidy! will be really interesting to hear/see(?) what they have been doing...Quote:
Originally Posted by House
Knowing how fast you work it'll be back in and running by then! lol
So got home today from Quaife at 2pm
This was 8pm
https://youtu.be/WSBN83Ne5xE
Road test tomorrow
Quaife replaced 2nd gear and the 1-2 selector hub, which they also machined a little to give more clearance.
They think it wasn't picked up during their quality control, one of those things.
They fitted the gripper and have replaced all the plates in the Tran-x so I can sell it as new.
To be fair to them, they've been pretty good, could have charged me for everything but I was fair with them, didn't loose my temper which I think probably helped!!
House! I've been reading through your build thread over the last few days (there is quite a lot of it! lol) and I have to give you credit for your commitment and thirst for constant improvement!
As for the latest version, I admire people like Ben who have such skills but also the vision. Between you both you have built an awesome car. If mine can end up even half as cool I'll be a happy Chappy.
I'm glad to here the gearbox issues are now resolved too.
Looking forward to seeing more trackway vids :)
Thanks mate,Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
I guess I just don't know when to call it a day on things, I should have stopped ages ago but you know how it is, I already want to change things on this car, boys gotta have their toys.
Box had to go in today as I'm off on holiday Sunday and I couldn't have relaxed knowing that the engine needed to go back in to see if the box works.
This way I hope I'll be able to chill and try and get a track day booked for the end of the week I'm back. That's the plan anyway!!
I guess it's all come a long way from the humble beginnings when I started this thread! This shell went to Ben for a roll cage and some seat mounts!! He's a bad influence!! But his skills are next level and he's shockingly handsome!!
Yes this is the Honda sequential with an F20 bell housing attached and F20 diff housing.Quote:
Originally Posted by prs
As for sorting the problems already I guess it's one of those things, quality control rejected part ends up in the production line. It happens.
I think the best thing I did was to not go in guns blazing and to try and work with them on it, they know I wanted it back and working, getting irate wouldn't have helped speed that process up, if anything it would have slowed it down cos they'd think I'm a nobhead. (Wait for Iain's comment).
Quaife fitted the Gripper diff for me whilst the box was apart so I'll be interested to see how that feels. They also fully re-built the tran x for me. Funnily enough I was told they prefer to fit Gripper LSD's or their own ATB. They're not a fan of the Tran X, despite it being a product they manufacture!!
Wish they'd told me that originally!!
Approximately 120 miles of road use done. Box feels loads better, still clunky out of 1st but no crunching into second.
I think I'll use the clutch 1-2 just to help it a little, I use the clutch on all downshifts anyway.
Diff feels really strong, no rattling or clattering like before.
First trackday booked 14/9/19 at Blyton Park. Bit of a trek for me but good circuit and most importantly my TSV support crew can be in attendance as it's their localish track
Great news House!
I did tell you to bosh in a Gripper from the start but know your reasons for the Tran-X. Does it feel like my diff when you had a blast round Blyton or have you not really had is 'working' on the road?Quote:
Originally Posted by House
I'm only coming for the pizza as previous discussed, screw the cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by House
Yeah hard to say until it's on track Harv but I'm looking forward to a proper test in it
Look forward to helping out...
...finish the garlic bread and ciders.
No cider for you, you get too "touchy feely" on itQuote:
Originally Posted by Iain
Nice work.... knew you'd be on it like a car bonnet lolQuote:
Originally Posted by House
Thanks big man!! I'll bang a video up as soon I'm back, assuming it all works!! HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by boffer8
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Pit crew working hard
Couple of videos from the end of the day yesterday.
Reasonably happy with the car, some changes and adjustments needed, as always!!
https://youtu.be/k7q-zfO2q1A
https://youtu.be/eRQPRkZ04JU
Those wheels look lovely House. lol
Car looks really good on track.
Ooooh the whine of straight cut gears. Love the sequential box.Quote:
Originally Posted by House
Yeah it's pretty cool, totally and utterly un-necessary and completely pointless but so is life!! HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by nova_niek
Few small changes before the next outing, I've modified the shift cut now too to operate a full ignition cut
At Blyton it was only retarding the ignition 30 degrees which didn't feel like it fully unloaded the box, the full cut is loads better but not perfect, I'm hoping to have it running full closed loop shifting by the time I hit Cadwell on 13/10, but need a few wiring changes first.
I've also got a small upside down swirl pot arriving along with a facet lift pump, I think we're suffering fuelling issues below half a tank of fuel.
It's also possibly time to get the slicks and race wets mounted onto wheels and start using them.
So Cadwell 13/10, Snetterton 1/11 and hoping for Brands 11/11.
It looks like I'm gonna have a go at competing in the Javelin Sprint Series next year aswell.
I may be tempted by a Cadwell spectate then, haven’t managed to get there this year.
Be great to put a face to your name Colin!!Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally
I was weeing in your tank & Iain as usual was sitting in his chair wishing he had brought his Nova to a track he gets bored of after 5mins. You looked epic all day using your push to pass bullying technique, everything was just so slow compared to the super duper minty fast fresh hot sick slick red peril.Quote:
Originally Posted by House
That's a long hose to get it in the tank from there Harv!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Harvey
Ooooo proper racer.
"I'm not interested in competing"
...does one trackday and is the fastest thing since cheese on toast...
"Lets do something competitive"
Popped up to Brands this evening to see a few pals who are on a bike trackday this weekend.
Sneaky sneaky to the end garage to use the weigh bridge!!
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That's with a full tank of fuel so I reckon 755kg empty.
We didn't have a target weight in mind but thought 750kg would be a good place to be so I'm reasonably happy with that.
Decent weight considering you've not gone mad and pinched every gram
I wondering every time how lighter is than my corsa B.
Some minor changes before Cadwell
Adding a swirl pot and lift pump
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All set to be plumbed in next week