Recent content by SeanRitchie

Johnny Cross is a good guy if you are local to him. I worked with a bit on RJ Anderson's team. He'll get you sorted out. My shop is fully up and running as of last week if you are willing to get here to Lake Havasu, I am now accepting all services.

I'll throw my hat in the ring as well if you want it rebuilt. Currently stocked up on seals and bearings. Just need to order any major parts that are broken.

A few things to keep in mind: 1. There is no difference in E-box and 2D nosecones, they are both VW Type 1 nosecones and the same externally with the exception that the "2D" nosecone has been machined internally for the larger mainshaft bearing. 2. There is such a thing as a Type 1 shift shaft...

I don't know how this guy is but mostly good information with a few notes: 1. You can downshift without the clutch, it requires a blip of the throttle as you shift so throw the dogs forward and into the next gear. This is not easy when under braking at the same time. Using the clutch is fine...

Since this discussion was resurrected, Weddle is no longer producing a 9" twin disc clutch package. They were going to double in cost and the sales volume wasn't there anyways. It's a bummer because they were a great clutch.

It was for a crazy 2000 HP road car build. It was a nightmare I'd rather not relive.

If you thought waiting 1.5 years for your trans was long, that ST6-M behind yours on the cart was 2.5 years from deposit to delivery. I was thoroughly chewed out on a monthly basis from that customer. Covid was a rough time for transaxle customer service.

I was planning on heading down there Saturday, but got busy and forgot all about it. Looks like a good show, might need to set up a booth next year.

Clutch management like used in drag cars would probably help. Slowing down the clutch engagement would help how hard it hits and reduce the stress on those tabs.

So I understand properly, the floater is the steel disc sandwiched between the the 2 friction discs, and you are ripping the 6 tabs that locate the floater in the flywheel? When does this typically happen? During a hard launch from a dead stop? Or during hard use over rough terrain? I have...

Chris has been around in this industry for quite some time for those that don't know him. He certainly does quality work.

I would hope that the manufactures can come to a sensible realization and agreement to self govern themselves on this issue. Personally I believe 85 MPH is plenty fast for any of these units right off the showroom floor for any Tom, Dick, or Harry to drive at that speed right off the trailer...

I've posed this question to every car builder I have come in contact with over the past 5 years. Answers range from "It simply cannot be achieved based on materials and labor costs" to "why should I stop building $250k+ cars to build a sub $100k car?". Every answer has it's merits. I think...

Is your S4 brand new? Or purchased used? If used, it may have the older shift mechanism in it that causes the missed shifts. I would suggest upgrading to the new Gen 3 mechanism next time it needs to be serviced. You might also consider a changing gear ratio's to better suit your driving style.

What is "something"? There needs to be as little slop in the cable/linkage as possible. If there is anything loose in the shifter, cable, rod ends, etc. you are going to feel that when you preload the shifter.