macgyver Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 thinking of buying those clip in axle stubs an a VLSD unless maybe someone has a good r160 CLSD laying around? lol need to research the ratios and what cars they come in. Would make it a lot easier down the road to swap out if I had to. decisions, decisions Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 For all around d performance go 3.90, for better op end go 3.7, for good god damn this thing is quick! Go 4.11, for i think we just broke the sound barrier getting to 30 go with 4.375. I'm running stock 3.90 and it will pull to 120 and still eat up and auto x course. Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 For all around d performance go 3.90, for better op end go 3.7, for good god damn this thing is quick! Go 4.11, for i think we just broke the sound barrier getting to 30 go with 4.375. I'm running stock 3.90 and it will pull to 120 and still eat up and auto x course. lol thanks, I believe it was running a 4.375 now. it's feels great and cam cruise at 65 around 37-3800ish I just started searching for what ratios came in what make/model car on the newer 160's. not sure if Im ready to bit the bullet and spend the $600 on the stubs!!! than find the right "used" LSD Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 I would say your 4.11 or 4.375. I have 3.90's and run about 3k-3200 at 70. Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I would say your 4.11 or 4.375. I have 3.90's and run about 3k-3200 at 70.Thanks for all your tips. I dropped out the rear yesterday, hopefully get it back Monday. Question of the hour is to I bring to a different t shop to have it checked? Not sure about the first place I took it too..:(. Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 So while I'm waiting for my rear to return, I found a nice rear seat and also brought a like new "manual" steering column cover. Trying to clean her up a bit... As far as the 4point seat belts, I think for everyday driving, car shows/meets and since I want to have my family with me to enjoy these events, I've removed the over the rear seat Mounts. So now the front is just a lap belt, but when I go to a track, I'll remove the rear seats and hook back up the shoulder straps. Unless I find stock 3point belts.... Idk. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Why do the shoulder belts need to be stock? Lots of guys on here are using junkyard finds. Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Was just meaning stock type/style 3 points that I believe it came with. No need to be 510 stock belts. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Got ya. Not sure if you saw this discussion. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/69735-510-retractable-rear-3-point-seatbelt-options/?do=findComment&comment=1395250 Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Got ya. Not sure if you saw this discussion. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/69735-510-retractable-rear-3-point-seatbelt-options/?do=findComment&comment=1395250 thank you! Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 So in still in a mess with my r160 clsd. Anyone have one that would want to sell? Please pm me. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 So in still in a mess with my r160 clsd. Anyone have one that would want to sell? Please pm me. What's up with yours now? Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 What's up with yours now Cars been down for 2/3 weeks, started after I had my shop change out the bearings. It was great but that only lasted for a week. Then out of no where, crazy whining/howling when cruising and a little less during acceleration. since my first shop didn't set it up or even check the black lash the correct way, I went to a rear end specialist. They said no worries, he'll fix it up in a few days, done these before and i'll be ready to rock. he took it a part, called and said that there was parts in there that shouldn't be, none of the gears where set up/spaced rt, messed up a bearing while doing some work but he would take care of it. so 10-12 days later, he ran out of shims to set up the gears correctly and it won't turn now. Wants Me to get a new pinion bearing, collar, seal and pinion nut. I also gave him my spare r160 "clip in axle" to use for parts to make one good one out of the 2. waiting for the parts (this coming Tuesday) I already wasted $$ the first time around and still need to pay for what ever comes out of this mess. I want to just buy a lsd set up for someone and just put it in. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Scooterstuff was selling a few. He may still have them. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Did you try looking on car-part.com for one? Is this just a garden variety Subaru CLSD? Or something wacky? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 There was one in ny on that page for 350. I called em to confirm. Not sure if it's still there. Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Do you remember what year/model you used to search? Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I found a 93 turbo legacy, anyone know if the axle stubs are the Bolt in type? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I found a 93 turbo legacy, anyone know if the axle stubs are the Bolt in type? List I'm looking at says 90-94 are bolt-on. The real difference seems to be if it says LSD on the tag or VLSD. I think the later VLSD is the clip in style, and if it just says LSD it's bolt on? I try to stick to the 80s cars because I know those are bolt in... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Another problem. :(. Got the diff back and it's ok/drivable now but than this happened!!!! http://community.ratsun.net/topic/69911-wheel-bearing-help-and-part-number/?do=findComment&comment=1400594 Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Parts ordered and new hub on the way! Hopefully be back up and running in a few days! Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 These came yesterday!!! Waited 10weeks! Not sure if I'm going to just run them as is and wait till winter to refurbish them. They look pretty good but not perfect. The barrels are nice and shiny, just some light surface scratches but the centers are a little oxidized. Was thinking powdered coating the centers the same purple as the engine bay goodies... First I need to find some tires.... Not sure if I should get 185/55's all around or 195/60's. Really would be nice to have the same tire on all four corners but choices are limited in the 14". 1 Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Diff is still whining a little at 40-60 mph but only while cruising.... If I give or let off the throttle it goes away an it has no noise around 65-70 so it's livable, just frustrating. Quote Link to comment
macgyver Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 New front bearings and hub installed with all proper hardware an correct install precedure! Tires ordered for the new wheels, went with falken 595's 190/60's for rear and 185/55 up front. Did a quick polish to one wheel with white diamond polish and sealer. Came out better than I thought just doing it by hand. The wheel actually matches or is a little "newer" looking than the look of the car being a little beat up, patina and all. I might just do the other three and call it a day. I'll post some before and after later today or tomorrow. Tires should be here Wednesday!! Than I'll adjust the ride height before i get her a fresh alignment. Future plans are Undercoat within the next couple weeks Then hopefully this fall/winter I'll change out all the rubber seals. Doors/Windows/trunk when I get her wet sanded and clear coated. 1 Quote Link to comment
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