new gearbox clicking, problem solved.

rjk · 4 Jul 2013 at 14:45

Issue resolved.

DC5 VSS cog removed from the DC5 VSS and fitted to the EP3 VSS. in honesty, we could probably have fitted the DV5 VSS as a whole and still it would have worked.

my mechanic didnt want to take the risk and wanted to do the same as 8 speed suggested.

new VSS cog is in, clicking has gone, speedo is working.

very happy now

Sasso · 4 Jul 2013 at 16:30

rjkoneill said:
Issue resolved.

DC5 VSS cog removed from the DC5 VSS and fitted to the EP3 VSS. in honesty, we could probably have fitted the DV5 VSS as a whole and still it would have worked.

my mechanic didnt want to take the risk and wanted to do the same as 8 speed suggested.

new VSS cog is in, clicking has gone, speedo is working.

very happy now

RESULT! \o/ so how much did it cost? the £80 or the £2 part

rjk · 4 Jul 2013 at 16:36

well, i had to get it fixed straight away. the risk of killing the new box was too big.

so i spent £50 on the replacement VSS and to be on the safe side, we put the cog [which would have been £2 onto my existing VSS]

so it cost a fair bit but will be ebaying the DC5 vss that i didnt need to hopefully reclaim some cash.

just glad its fixed tbh

Sasso · 4 Jul 2013 at 16:40

nice one

Will · 4 Jul 2013 at 18:06

Nicely done, glad its sorted! An lsd does make a pretty marked difference as to how it puts the power down...

Gibbo · 4 Jul 2013 at 19:12

Will said:
Nicely done, glad its sorted! An lsd does make a pretty marked difference as to how it puts the power down...

Yes way more fun!

Rich took me out and whereas before it would just plough wide, now he can really play with the throttle to either have fun or to try and bring the nose back in line.

In a front wheel drive car a mechanical LSD is an absolute must I feel, makes a huge difference.

I've toyed with idea on 911, but most say it is not required due to that big lump and the only bonuses are more control/easier to drift and better traction out of corners in the wet, but at the same time the risk of a spin can be increased.

At nearly 1k for diff plus £400-£600 fitted, one I shall give a miss, but on a FWD car an absolute must for sure, just amplifies grin factor massively!

rjk · 4 Jul 2013 at 22:48

I couldn't be happier with it. Wish I had got it done sooner. Really liking the shorter 4th on the DC5 box also. Its so easy to stay in the power band now.

Handling is massively improved. Can't wait to get it on a track and see how it improves lap times

Will · 4 Jul 2013 at 22:54

Theres a reason it was the first thing I did to my fn2

Gibbo · 4 Jul 2013 at 23:05

rjkoneill said:
I couldn't be happier with it. Wish I had got it done sooner. Really liking the shorter 4th on the DC5 box also. Its so easy to stay in the power band now.

Handling is massively improved. Can't wait to get it on a track and see how it improves lap times

One issue, only one national layout left and it's full day on 4th august with bookatrack.

Stormster · 5 Jul 2013 at 00:33

Good news Rich glad thats sorted, was cringing a bit listening to the vid, not a nice sound lol, glad its sorted and the improvements sound sweet, I always felt the front end of the EP3 would wash wide a bit too easily when the power was on!

Muffin` · 5 Jul 2013 at 08:19

rjkoneill said:
I couldn't be happier with it. Wish I had got it done sooner. Really liking the shorter 4th on the DC5 box also. Its so easy to stay in the power band now.

Handling is massively improved. Can't wait to get it on a track and see how it improves lap times

Soon...