Well just got my car back this morning and WOW! what a difference. I got the ATS 4.9F/D, Quaife LSD, Toda flywheel, and JDM ITR clutch kit. I was able to sell off some of my CTR stuff and have been getting the parts together for a few months now. All I can say is the ATS F/D does wonders for a low torque engine like the B16a2. The flywheel feels great and perfectly matched to the total package. I'll be able to give a full review after I break-in the clutch and get it out on track next weekend at VIR.




[Modified by 6ghatch, 5:02 PM 10/3/2002]

 

 

Nice bunch of goodies you got there.


EDIT:

What kind of break-in does the Quaife require? I know clutch types require driving in "figure 8s" to break them in.


[Modified by Reid, 9:27 AM 10/3/2002]

 

I love Quaife LSD's even more than my factory ITR, you should have loads of fun at VIR.

 

VIR

 

They say it doesn't require any kind of routine to break it in.


[Modified by 6ghatch, 2:46 PM 10/3/2002]

 

Mmmm... goodies....

Good stuff! Looking forward to a review....

 

Quaife doesn't require a break in I don't think. They don't mention anything about it in any article or their site. I believe its plug and play, sort to speak.

 

The Quaife is a Gear type unit, only requires lubrication, I would change the tranny fluid after a couple thousand miles though.

 

Damn, look at those sweet goodies.

 

nice

make sure to tell us how highway driving (~65mph) has changed form the new FD

 

Nice stuff

I still like your exhaust better

 

Awesome. I wish I could take a pic like that.... wait I wish I had a tranny that was working well enough to put that stuff on it

 

sweet one buddy

 

looks like nice package...........but whats the difference between the "JDM ITR clutch kit" and the ones we have.

i've never heard of this before.

thanks

bert

 

The JDM clutch is made by Exedy and is supposedly better quality then the USDM version. Plus, I got it on Ebay for $220 shipped


[Modified by 6ghatch, 2:54 PM 10/7/2002]

 

Ok, well after driving on the setup for a couple of weeks I must say I'm very pleased with the trans package.

The flywheel feels great, rev matching (heel/toe) took a couple of sessions on track to dial because the revs come up so quickly. I really don't feel that the car wants to stall from starts like other people have mentioned with lightweight flywheels.

Like I mentioned before, the ATS really helps the car pull through the gears. The only down falls would be the high revs on the highway (about 5000rpm at 80mph) and the depending on the track it may require a few extra shifts. On the other hand I may not have be able to get up to the same speeds without it.

The Quaife is one of those things you need to drive the car really hard to get the full effect. Going up turn 7 and VIR north was sooo fun, with the revs from the ATS and the traction from the Quaife, I was able to carry some good speed into the "Stevie Wonders." I would highly recommend this setup for people who enjoy track events or autocrosses and feel it was money well spent.


[Modified by 6ghatch, 11:13 AM 10/19/2002]

 

I could definitely see the difference in how your car pulled up that hill behind my Si with the factory 4.40 FD. Very nice. I think the Quaife and the FD will be my next modifications as I think they are a great value.

 

 

I want that final drive SOOO damn bad now...