sdutton007 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hi guys,I've been trying to get hold of a manual EP85 for a loooooong time now and not had any success. I occasionally see automatic ones come up on tradecarview.com but no manuals.I was going to buy Gaz's when it was for sale but he decided not to sell it :'(Does anybody know where I can get hold of one? I'm not too bothered about colour, spec, etc - just as long as its decent condition and manual!!!Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sdutton007 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'll be the forst to reply with....Pm Enzo on here, he brings them all over I might have mine up for sale shorlty but its a 95 and all ready converted running td04 so not as cheap Cheers - I'll contact him.Might be interested - let me know a price and what it comes with.I am currently building a forged 5e, and have a TD05 ready to go on it, then will get it mapped on a Link G4 ECU. Aiming for 320-350BHP with supporting modifications. FWD is never going to be able to handle such a light car with that much power, so 4WD is a must!!!Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thing is with these cars no one in the UK has managed to sort some diffs out which they really need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sdutton007 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thing is with these cars no one in the UK has managed to sort some diffs out which they really need.Can you get diffs imported from other countries? If it was just a drag car, I'd get the diffs welded but I want it to be usable on the road too....And even with standard diffs, it'll have a lot more grip than the FWD car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevonGT Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Any sort of lsd would have to be a custom build at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thing is with these cars no one in the UK has managed to sort some diffs out which they really need.after a pm with shorty im speaking to a custom american supplier rite now with resonable prices, they already have a solution of the back.the front is possible and they are willing. . . .And even with standard diffs, it'll have a lot more grip than the FWD car!aye loads more, pm sent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 nice one enzo. whats the name of the company? what type of diffs would they be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 its a custom unit bean, i cant realy explain how they work wich is why i sent enzo the info to sort it all out with them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 fair enough but are they plate type, clutch, viscous, helical? 1.5 way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 not a clue lol pm'ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevonGT Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I guess you guys are looking at these for on track, as I don't see the need for fast road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 No, i want it for both track and road. Lsd's are a fantastic upgrade and provide more grip, they may be a 4wd but they arnt awd so an lsd will only improve the grip even more on road and track. I take it you have never driven a fast GT or V without an lsd then driven one with? The difference is huge!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richglanzav Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 realistically when do u think a group buy could be arranged for these diffs guys?and yeah the difference between LSD and non LSD in a normal starlet turbo is massive, but ive never driven a turbo'd 4wd starlet so cant rly comment on grip levels with or without an LSD as mine still has its 80bhp beast in it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Unsure of any time scales tbh, this is in enzo's hands as he is the 4paw expert so i have just passed the info onto him and he will take it from there. We just need to give him some time as its not an lsd in the classic sense. Just hold on a tad longer till we get more info from the company envolved it will be worth the wait though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevonGT Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 No, i want it for both track and road. Lsd's are a fantastic upgrade and provide more grip, they may be a 4wd but they arnt awd so an lsd will only improve the grip even more on road and track. I take it you have never driven a fast GT or V without an lsd then driven one with? The difference is huge!!Only had a big power GT with the quaife atb and that still had no where near the grip of my 85. Plus you had the added problem of keeping yourself out of ditches once you lost grip on one side.May make a difference but can't see it being that great for cornering speeds on the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Lol, well guessing you hav never driven an awd? Lsd's imprpve grip on any car, and given my 85 is headed for alot of track and over 300hp i personaly see a huge gain to be had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevonGT Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Lol, well guessing you hav never driven an awd? Lsd's imprpve grip on any car, and given my 85 is headed for alot of track and over 300hp i personaly see a huge gain to be had.Yep had two evo's, if your going to be on track alot then it certainly will make a difference and be worth the money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GAZ@A&G_TUNING Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 a front diff for sure i was rolling in 3rd and she would spin up easily!!!!, my 85 still here dude wanna get rid but dont but have to now!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Well the company envolved are hopefuly doing front and rear solutions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 These sound good but for front and rear its going to cost a bomb. Will they make them even if only a couple of people are going to buy them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 ok finaly got another reply needing a hand with this guys (and gaz)Hello Joe, I believe there may be some more info internally, which I am researching. Although the best way to suit your diff with the proper part, would be getting some simple measurements from the diff housing and a picture of the diff, to move forward while I look around for the other info.can anyone help find the pic of gaz's diffafter that we should be able to get gb prices on both parts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Im going to point the finger at gaz, ted and weejohn as they seem to have more info on the transmition side.Bean: the cost will be no where near the costs of say two custom cusco diffs as they where looking to be 900+ iirc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 gaz has a pic of both side by side, thats the pic i cant find,also when we have the measurements then we can basicaly move forward with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Up dated your other thread with the link dude think thats what your after. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 thanx man, just about to send off another email Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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