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Woods247 BrokeFiST Build
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#1,822
Low speed performance on 90 degree corner exit under WOT. It doesn’t lock like I hoped it would. It’s better than my old traditional helical diff in most places but ultimately a clutch style diff is what I prefer. I want the wheels to lock immediately on corner exit and the Wavetrac doesn’t do that perfectly.
Yeah I still got plenty of spin at Hallett T2 and at autocross with the 245 falkens, but at least it's not one wheel peeling. Think I'm going to go back to -3 deg from -3.5 up front, but a clutch type diff would definitely be ideal for strictly track use. I think Slyez used a Gripper in his TT build.
now I'm not sure if the Wavetrack diff is worth its price here in Europe the Quaife is a popular option because of its low price and I might go for that. it's just disappointing that the Wavetrack doesn't work as they market it. I don't want to go for a plated diff as they can be problematic example of this is what Sparkplug Steve when true. but many have a plated diff and are fine i guess it's up to luck and maintenance. from what I read plated diffs need a lot of maintenance.
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#1,828
The Wavetrac IS BETTER than a regular helical at speed but it isn’t as good as a clutch diff for track use. Plenty of people have success with clutch diffs. I wouldn’t necessarily base my decision on one guy’s bad experience. For example, my Pumaspeed X47 has been going strong for many years and thousands of track miles but if you read this forum most people suggest they suck and should be avoided. Most problems are caused by installation errors or poor maintenance however sometimes parts are defective..
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#1,831
Yeah I find that with alot of stuff. Usually it is installation error/poor maintenance and the person whos complaining always leaves that part out of course 
Granted I have the GTX 2860r but if theres bad stuff about that I haven't seen it yet.
Granted I have the GTX 2860r but if theres bad stuff about that I haven't seen it yet.
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#1,836
You’re welcome. My intention from the beginning was to share and help others who enjoy modifying this platform. I’ve learned so much about this car and it’s taught me how to enjoy FWD. I tried posting and commenting on FB pages but found too many ignorant people chime in just to be combative and immature. I’m glad this forum is still active with a lot of great people who love the Fiesta ST and don’t hesitate sharing good information. I’ve had this car a long time and still absolutely love every minute behind the wheel wether it’s on the track or on the street. I still stare at in the garage too. Cheers!
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#1,839
They’re not latches actually, they’re dress-up bolts from https://downstarinc.com/ with rivnuts. I built a custom bracket after cutting all the OEM mounting structure out to clear the taller 235/40/17. Good luck! It’s a lot of work but worth it.
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