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OK so my reading comprehension isn't the best, but hey thats alright if it means my LSD works. I'll try the service manual test this weekend.



Here is the FSM test:
The shop manual states to test a VLSD you put a torque wrench on the hub (wheel in the air) and turn 90 degrees with 11 ft lbs of torque (car in gear). This should take no less than 4 seconds. If less then you have either an open diff or the VLSD is toast. Another test for a good VLSD is to jack up the rear with both rear wheels in the air. A good VLSD will turn both rear wheels in the same direction when manually turning the drive shaft. The open unit (or toasted VLSD) will turn the wheels in the opposite directions. There is no rebuild kit for the VLSD and the unit is completely sealed so you can't even get inside it short of cutting it

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'91 Miata STS2 project
'96 328i Sport Pkg

Drill a hole in it, drain & fill with some rheomagnetic fluid, and JB Weld some ginormous electromagnets to the case hooked up to a potentiometer on the dash. Good times.

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Mike Whitney
whit32@gmail.com, 919-454-5445
V10, V8, V8t, I6, I6, V6, F4t, I4, I4, I4, I4, I2, 1, 1

Drill a hole in it, drain and fill with JB weld. You will have a real tight limited slip.

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George Bright Member # 141
One of the youngest of the old farts.
Yes I voted against you joining the club.

Mine actually passed this test last time I checked. Don't know why it wouldn't if I checked it now...

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'99 Mk IV Jetta VR6 now claimed by the better half.

'90 Miata A-package, Floats like a butterfly and buzzes like a BEE with loudspeakers.

VLSDs wear out over time. Especially when seeing autocross use.

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In need of car.

its getting there.....




mmm.. EP goodness...

Resisting the urge to type "Ron Jeremy" has proved futile.

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Has no responsibility whatsoever.

You know this was a thread about ST2 cars, not E right??

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91 Jetta GLI STS/DSP 111
85 Porsche 944 ASP 11
http://www.blackforestindustries.com

oh.. i read it like "updates on my st2 project, whats up with your ride (in general)" but oh well..

I was thinking STT class when I posted, but lets open it up to everyone

I'm aways interested to hear what mods people are doing to their cars... so please feel free to join in

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'91 Miata STS2 project
'96 328i Sport Pkg

My car is currently the fastest thing in my driveway, town, state and even the whole country-- on jackstands....

I've currently got the entire suspension off the car and I'm waiting on a few parts. I haven't done anything about performance parts yet but expect to make some decisions within the next week or so. I hate it when work gets in the way of having fun!

I'll probably go with something very similar to the standard STS EF Civic setup but I'm still working on the details. My gut tells me to soften up the rear springs a hair since the CRXs (and especially the '88s) seem to rotate better than the Civics.

Ryan, are you planning on using polyurathane bushings in your car? If so, what are you using for the rear? With the odd (at least for the US) rear suspension in the '88 CRX, nobody seems to make a master kit. Or have I just missed it? I know to stay away from the large rear lower control arm bushing (or at the very least, use the one from Mugen assuming I can find one for the '88 ) in theory. I've still got a lot of research to do.

I don't plan on having everything ready for the test-n-tune so the first event of the year will probably be the maiden voyage. I have a feeling it will be fairly ugly considering I haven't driven a FWD car in anger in a loooooong time. I'm hoping for at least a top-10 finish in my class.

Jim

Yes, I have the Energy Suspension Master Kit ready to go into the car. The kit is "supposed" to work with 88-91, we shall see..... I havent got that far yet. My car is the the fastest car on jackstands as well.

BTW, my research has revealed that with the Rear Trailing Arm bushing Mugen = stock honda part. Mugen claims a 120 stiffer but most people disagree and they look identical. You can buy the stock part online.

BTW^2- I assumed the same as you Jim, I softened the rear rates for my car as well, I am starting out with 400f/450r. Once I get used to that, I am my jump to 450f/550r. I also dont have a big rear bar, yet. I am trying to find something lighter than the ST bar and cheaper than the Saner bar.

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02 Focus SVT
STF 9

The master kit should work except for the control-arm end of the rear shock mounts. All the other stuff, AFAIK, should be the same. Are sperical bearings legal in ST2? If so, the OPM radius rod bearings are supposed to be off the hook.

The Saner bar, as far as I can tell, is the one to get. It's among the thickest, is adjustable, and has heim jointed end links. It's a nice piece.

And I'm pretty sure I've got a faster Honda than either of you...also on jackstands...

I saw a couple of posts on honda-tech that suggested the rear bushings for the '88 CRX were different. There were a couple of people that installed the "master kit" and claimed they couldn't use the majority of the rear bushings. This was in the "EF" forum and not the rr/auto-x forum so I'm very suspicious of the information.



Well, technically you're not eligible for the Honda jack stand race since you own an Acura. I think I saw that in the rule book somewhere...

Jim

Well some of you saw my post in the vendor's forum talking about my engine swap.

Here is what is done to the car so far...

H22A engine
Fidanza 8lb flywheel
Quaife LSD
Megan Header ( Just something to get the car moving)
VTEC model brakes

In the next month or so...
Intake
Energy Suspension Poly Bushings (hopefully the Birthday fairy will bring them..... *cough* Stephen *cough*)

Hopefully by the end of the year:
Koni & GC setup
Racing Dubs

I'll be running in SM.

Shameless pic

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2001 Honda S2000 - SOLD
2012 Boss 302
2003 BMW 330i