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TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 05:16
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All,
just casting around to see if anyone else is interested in a TrueTrak LSD Centre.
The merits of these centres have been discussed in other posts in this forum and on others (and I'm sure Norbie can vouch for
his).
The specifics of this group buy are:
- suitable for F series diffs (eg found in MA61 supra).
- part number TT911A342
- expected cost landed in Perth approximately AU$520 (final price depends on how many people we get, freight, exchange rate and may well be lower than this)
- you arrange installation (you will need different diff carrier bearings)
There are already 3 of us confirmed in Perth.
The rules for participating are:
- 50% deposit must be received before we order
- expressions of interest close at the end of this week (26 March 2004 - I have stuffed around for long enough, time to just get on & do it)
Obviously, if you are in Perth you can come & pick the centre up once it arrives. If you are in the eastern states there will be an extra freight charge (+ maybe repacking?) - I'm guessing this may be in the order of $60 or so.
Regards
Peter
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 05:30
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G'Day Peter,
Well done and good onya for organising this! Just to clarify (and refresh my memory), that price is WITHOUT bearings - though you have sourced them very cheaply from a bearing specialist. Is that right?
Secondly, it sounds like you're offering to be the Ordering Man (ie using that credit card Pay Pall thing which I couldn't figure out). If that's the case, I'd assume you'd prefer cash (as opposed to cheque or credit cards) and a 100% deposit?
Anyways, I'm in! Will probably try to hook up with you next weekend to lay some money on you!
Again: onya!
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 05:43
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Buy a TrueTrac. You won't regret it.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 05:44
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*sigh*
all these wonderful group buys are coming along, just as I have no money to participate
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 08:18
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/me whispers *G series*
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 08:43
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How is the driveability of these things.....im starting to get some diff lash when backing off, are they just alot smoother than the standard F series? (without the clutch pack issue as well)
No more clunks when engaging gears?
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 10:44
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If only I had the money, I'd be buying in a second...oh well.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 10:59
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Diff lash is caused by a worn crownwheel and pinion (or pinion preload not set correctly), and the TrueTrac is the diff centre only so it will have no effect on diff lash. I got my whole diff rebuilt when I put the TrueTrac in so it's nice and smooth now, no bangs or clunks at all.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 11:11
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Correct - that price is without carrier bearings.
If my research is correct they will only be another $25 per side.
Norbie is right - you should rebuild the diff whist putting in the new centre, so either:
- budget in some more $ to pay someone for installing/rebuilding; or
- find a mate with an inch-pound torque wrench, do a bit of reading and rebuild it yourself.
Cheers
Peter
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 15:19
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If the EOI's close at the end of this week, when is the first 50% due, and when will the second 50% be due ?
I'm pretty interested, but the finances are hurting at the moment, so I'll see what I can work out.
Any ideas on what the landed price (incl duties & customs etc) would be ?
I'm in Adelaide, so I would be up for the extra shipping as well.
What is the expected arrival time in Aus ?
Cheers
Michael B
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 22 March 2004 15:45
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Yep, I'm one of the three confirmed!
I'd propose for those of you interested in other states, a singular postal address in each state, but still with a single money man (Peter/82MKII). This way payment, shipping, duties, ..., can be handled centrally, but you may be able to save some postage costs, by having the units delivered straight from the USA to 2-3 different addresses in Australia. I haven't flown this past anyone, so feel free to make commment on it?!
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 23 March 2004 01:15
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well it fit in my Mark2 F series diff?
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 23 March 2004 01:43
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| Norbie wrote on Mon, 22 March 2004 16:43 |
Buy a TrueTrac. You won't regret it.
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I have the diff in my car as well 
Though, I don't have much need for it since my MA61 was powered by a 5M-E and now is in storage 
Go and get it...
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 23 March 2004 13:42
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Bbaacchhyy,
a) I'd want to know the first 50% is on it's way before I order, so probably need to see it by the end of next week.
b) the price in my original post (AU$520) is approximately what I would expect including duty
c) expected arrival time would be as high as 10 - 16 weeks after the order (that's the cheapest way to ship it).
Coronamark2,
if you have an independent rear end with an F series diff I believe it will fit. I can't say I know much about Coronas, anyone else?
Regards
Peter
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 23 March 2004 14:16
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Cheers Peter,
I will give it mucho thought.
I presume the remaining 50% is payable on arrival of the TT centres ?
Cheers
Michael B
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 23 March 2004 15:01
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argh.. wait a few more months dammit lol
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 24 March 2004 08:15
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hi is it possible to get in on these with other model diffs that the true trac is available for?
i have a dana 30 diff, which the true trac is made for.
who are you buying these through?
Stew
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 24 March 2004 12:18
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may I be annoying and ask what type of LSD they are, Are the torsen or another type??? I would be very interested, however it looks like the diff will need to be rebuilt before that nats so maybe next order.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 24 March 2004 13:16
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Bbaacchhyy,
yes, remaining money is due when the diffs arrive.
Toy77,
I'm getting them from http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com. If you know the part number you want I don't see why we can't add that to the order. Remember there will be an extra freight change to get it from Perth to Newcastle.
TheStitt,
yes they are a torsen LSD centre.
Regards
Peter
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 24 March 2004 13:51
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| 82MKII wrote on Thu, 25 March 2004 00:16 |
Bbaacchhyy,
yes, remaining money is due when the diffs arrive.
Peter
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Oh bugger, now you are making it REALLY hard to resist...........  and I just got my tax cheque back........... 
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 24 March 2004 23:40
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Why would you even try to resist? You know you want it... it's calling you... you hear a voice in your head, it's saying "skids... skids..."
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I supported Toymods
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 25 March 2004 00:54
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and his jocks screaming "Stop looking at so much porn!!!" . to answer another question further up in the thread, yes coronamark2, they will fit into live axles as well, mine is going into a Crown axle.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 25 March 2004 01:11
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| CLG wrote on Thu, 25 March 2004 08:54 |
and his jocks screaming "Stop looking at so much porn!!!" . to answer another question further up in the thread, yes coronamark2, they will fit into live axles as well, mine is going into a Crown axle.
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sweet now i just need to rob a bank to get the cashige
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 25 March 2004 12:40
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| Norbie wrote on Thu, 25 March 2004 10:40 |
Why would you even try to resist? You know you want it... it's calling you... you hear a voice in your head, it's saying "skids... skids..."
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Simple. My VISA card bill 
But then again, I always find a bargain hard to resist.....
The other thing though, my diff is still OK, but may not last much longer once all the mods are done ....
82MkII - I'll have an answer in 24 hours 
{Edit} Last question, how firm is the price ? I am presuming that it wont suddenly be 20% higher for an unknown reason...? Not doubting or anything, but never having met, am a liitle cautious. Will the final price be confirmed prior to sending the first 50% ?
Cheers
Michael B
[Updated on: Thu, 25 March 2004 13:00]
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 25 March 2004 22:39
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Ahhh I so don't have the money for this but I just cannot resist!
How do I get in on the group buy?
Thanks
Joel
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 25 March 2004 23:40
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| bbaacchhyy wrote on Thu, 25 March 2004 20:40 |
Not doubting or anything, but never having met, am a liitle cautious. Will the final price be confirmed prior to sending the first 50%?
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Knowing Peter, I don't think you're going to have any problems with that 
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Fri, 26 March 2004 00:37
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Michael,
no worries - I hope I have everything covered in the price.
The way I got to the AU$520 unit price was:
Diff - US$291 (this was based on an order for only two, so hopefully will go down)
Postage - US$70 each - if we end up with 4 or 5 I would be able to airfreight them for this (but won't to keep costs down)- so this is hopefully a very generous estimate
Duty - US$29 - assuming customs want their 10%.
This totals US$390 = AU$520 based on 0.75 exchange rate.
So I'm hoping that the price will end up going down rather than up.
What I want is $260 up front, then once they arrive (& I know what it all actually cost to get to my front door), I'll figure out what remains to be paid (hopefully less than $260).
The only extra cost for you will be postage to Adelaide (I'm guessing $60).
Hope that helps.
Joel,
if you want one also:
a) say you are confirmed by the end of today (already done)
b) send me the $260 before I order (preferably before the end of next week)
JCMF,
thanks for the support. Hey - how's that workshop space going? Empty yet?
Regards
Peter
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Fri, 26 March 2004 00:40
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Haha...sure it is 
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Fri, 26 March 2004 01:00
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Peter, can you send me some details either PM or email to joel_fitzgerald@hotmail.com with your bank details so I can deposit the money.
Thanks
Joel
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Fri, 26 March 2004 01:34
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What are the chances of destroying a mk2 LSD (rebuilt 3ish years ago) with a 1UZ?
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Fri, 26 March 2004 02:29
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| 82MKII wrote on Fri, 26 March 2004 10:37 |
Duty - US$29 - assuming customs want their 10%.
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Where did you get this 10% figure from? I don't know what the actual figure is, but I paid something like $200 for an $800 package when I got my TrueTrac sent from the US.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 31 March 2004 09:23
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It will work with any F diff.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 31 March 2004 10:01
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Very cool, any word on the date you'll be ordering?
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 01 April 2004 11:46
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Diff ratio of what?
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 01 April 2004 13:06
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| chubbylover53 wrote on Thu, 01 April 2004 19:45 |
what is the diff ratio?
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Its just a centre, you use your own ring/pinion gear
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Sat, 03 April 2004 12:08
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BUMP
Anyone else interested before we finalise the number/price?
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Sat, 03 April 2004 13:08
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| Norbie wrote on Fri, 26 March 2004 13:29 |
| 82MKII wrote on Fri, 26 March 2004 10:37 |
Duty - US$29 - assuming customs want their 10%.
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Where did you get this 10% figure from? I don't know what the actual figure is, but I paid something like $200 for an $800 package when I got my TrueTrac sent from the US.
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i secodn that.. customs LOVE to get the extra 15% duty that comes from AUTO PARTS... and then 10% GST is paid on the goods, DUTY AND POSTAGE... they suck!!!
AND if your package is worth more than AUD$1000 (postage included) then you have to do a formal customs declaration.... not exactly sure what is involved with this apart from maybe $50 customs charge, and possible broker involvement....
i hate cutoms duty, but i hate GST more!!! 
Cya, Stewart
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Sun, 04 April 2004 09:20
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| CrUZsida wrote on Thu, 01 April 2004 23:06 |
| chubbylover53 wrote on Thu, 01 April 2004 19:45 |
what is the diff ratio?
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Its just a centre, you use your own ring/pinion gear
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I agree, also you can up/down the ratio of the diff as well since you are changing the centre.
PS. What type of LSD diff is it? 1 way, 1.5 way, 2 way etc...
Cheers.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 05 April 2004 12:39
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hi mate,
i'm keen, if you give me some bank details i can put the first $260 into your account straight away, PM me or email me on samdowning@hotmail.com or call me on (03) 9499 9544 ah or (03)9480 0788 bh.
out of interest according to my research an mx73 cressida has an f-series diff, can anyone confirm this for me?
thanks,
sam
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 05 April 2004 12:43
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Yes, an MX73 does have an F-series diff.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 06 April 2004 01:08
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Mon, 05 April 2004 22:43 |
Yes, an MX73 does have an F-series diff.
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cheers buddy,
so i'm definitely in, as soon as you give me some bank details you'll have your first installment. also you mentioned earlier in the thread about the extra bits we need that you have got prices on, would it be best for me to get that stuff through you also or should i go and source it myself?
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 06 April 2004 10:29
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whats the total cost of the diffs now...?
i might get one
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 13 April 2004 01:16
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Apparently im getting one.
Add me to the list.........please.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 13 April 2004 01:27
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Ok just a quick one. How far apart is the intial and final payment. If the diffs are coming sea freight and I have a while to pay up I'm keen as.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 13 April 2004 03:28
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Stitts just discovered wheel spin
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 13 April 2004 04:35
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Haha, so true You like you could use one yourself Anthony
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Tue, 13 April 2004 05:40
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i will need one.. but im too broke
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 14 April 2004 00:14
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After the T series dying on the way home from Toyota Nationals the F series conversion has moved to the top of my list.
Is the order getting kicked off soon?
Cheers
Joel
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Sun, 18 April 2004 03:11
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Hey guys, has anything been worked out, timeframes, price etc yet? i might need one
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 19 April 2004 07:35
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Guys,
was speaking to Peter today, and we're just rying to work out freight costs at the moment - trying to get the best deal. If anyone has contacts or relatives in Michigan, USA, particularly Detroit, let us know?!!!
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 19 April 2004 12:02
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alright... keep me posted
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Mon, 19 April 2004 22:09
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Hmmmm, seems that there is some more time left of this Group Buy than there was originally, so I am still interested, so please add me on as a definite possibility when you start finalising numbers.
Sorry about the stuffing around , a bit of shift work loading may help me to pay for it ...
Cheers
Michael B
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Wed, 24 November 2004 23:00
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What happened to this group buy? did it go ahead?
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Wed, 24 November 2004 23:07
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Does an Avante Corona run the F series diff? I've heard it does
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 25 November 2004 00:04
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IRS models do.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 25 November 2004 00:32
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| Esteban wrote on Thu, 25 November 2004 07:00 |
What happened to this group buy? did it go ahead?
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Yes, It went ahead, its been and gone.
We got 10 sets I think.
Came to $620AUD IIRC, including shipping and customs, and GST.
You missed out.
Organise another one.
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Re: TrueTrak Diff Centre Group Buy (F series Diffs)
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Thu, 25 November 2004 03:11
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I've been toying with the idea of another group buy for these centres, as I want another one. Please direct your interest to me via PM, and I'll look into it, as this really is a dead thread now.
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