Hey guys, im picking up a minispool 28spline centre for my vl turbo brand new for 120 bucks - just wondering if it is a straight in and out job - of course after removing the axles? has anyone done it? was it relatively hard? thanks -

Thats cheap...... where from?

if your from melb - its a place called transdiff in bayswater - Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

I'm in Melb. regularly..... but dont think i really want a locker..... I do heaps of Ks and the LSD might be a better option.

the LSD is always a better option, legal too whare as the mini spool is illegal from what I'm told.

Did transdiff give you a price on fitting it petros?

from what i remember it was another 250 or so ontop of that Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

The whole carrier comes out and the mini spool sits inside it, they usually use a worn LSD carrier for the job too. I would pay them to install it as they have the correct tools to lap it in and set it up correctly for you. The spool is the ultimate for both wheel burnouts, but does create damage I run a spool in my Cortina but I find spools a little to harsh for everyday street use, your opinion may differ. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Pull both axles, remove carrier caps (4 bolts) pull head, remove side gears, spider gears and pins. install mini spool and pin, done deal. reinstall carrier, no setting up to be done as long as you keep the left and right shims in the same place. the are good, cheap and tough, but a pain in the ass when doing u-turns on the street.

Get them to do it dude .......... it's a pain to do it yourself ......... i've got one and i love it specially doing u-turns on the spot !! ..... only one bad thing they chew tyres like crazy ( my 18's don't last long ) .....

How many k's aprox is not long wyld? spose it depends how you drive it normaly too.

Petros petros petros.. You asked me for a price from george, and i told you :> And NO, you DO NOT USE a LSD Carrier, you use a Single Wheeler Carrier, the Spool, fits into that perfectly, its rather a sloppy fit in the LSD carrier, and its would rely on the pins to hold it in place properly. If you want it done properly, bring it to us at G & J Gears ... Im Sure WYLD can recommend him as well (Cant ya pabs) :>

Quote: Originally Posted by WYLD Get them to do it dude .......... it's a pain to do it yourself ......... i've got one and i love it specially doing u-turns on the spot !! ..... only one bad thing they chew tyres like crazy ( my 18's don't last long ) ..... haha, pabs, i'm sure having a spool has nothing much to do with your tyre life. i'm more concerned its more towards the way you 'drive' your car.. the cruze that night, you were smoking them everywhere... at least with a spool you get even wear on both tyres (haha) :>

Quote: Originally Posted by morepsi the LSD is always a better option, legal too whare as the mini spool is illegal from what I'm told. LSD is better.. Personal Opinion, I have a spool and i love it. However, they are illegal. LSD's are better, not as harsh on your driveline / Suspension componets (namely bushs, which u'd replace more often). And LSD's are safer to drive than Spools.. What most people dont realise in the wet, with a spool, it will understeer... both wheels driving forward, it only wants to go forward, doesnt want to steer. Reason I have a spool? I hate ****ing Changing LSD clutches on a regular bases.. i may invest in a Detriot locker (i have a 9inch, not a Borgwarner, but same thing applies)

I found this really good way to make your clutches and tyres last for ages. Its called NOT SPINNING THE WHEELS! Saves money, drivetrain and tyres. Saved money = more beer Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

hahhahahaha.............. so true guys , they don't last long , well for example last nite i left home with about 50% , got home with 10% !!....hehehhehe ............. the worst was a few months ago i had two brand new 18's fitted on saturday morning by sunday morning they were gone , bald as !! ,and the best they lasted was about 4-5 months and thats taking it real easy , i guess my driving does not help but hey im lucky i'm in with the guys at The Tyre Factory so it's all good and also i can't help my self specially when boost kik's in !!

Headsex wrote : If you want it done properly, bring it to us at G & J Gears ... Im Sure WYLD can recommend him as well (Cant ya pabs) . Well sure can man , never had a problem with my 9" . Hey Danny , get rid of that silly picture next to your name will ya !!...heheheh.

Quote: Originally Posted by WYLD Headsex wrote : Hey Danny , get rid of that silly picture next to your name will ya !!...heheheh. hah, just make sure u guys know i have a ford :P nothing wrong it it.. apart from all the vl pics on this forum, it does say 'oz performance'.. which comes in more flavours than VLt's Did ya catch action of Tims Blu VL turbo? (the one that jason ghiller built).. he ended up running 11.80 (jason driving of course), and he rolled over the line, as he blew the cooler pipe off Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Hey WYLD, No wonder you go through tyres you drive like a "****ing Nutcase", I had a bit of a play with you on Friday night's cruise I had the red Calais and you sure know how to use your spool Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

It's all good Danny !! , that blu thing went allrite man , so he got 11.8's !! ,very nice and i'm guessing more to come ?!...... don't worry Danny next meeting i'm going for mid 10's !! .... hmmmm i mean mid 13's !!...hahahhahaha....maybe one day i'll get into the tens !! ... Red rb30 JET , how are ya man ? , yea i remember you on the hwy , good fun ay ? , yea man i love the spool , at the start it was a pain but now that i know what to do i just luv it !! . Heaps of cars that nite , a few VL's too , yours was the one with the polished Calais rims ? i think ? .