Want a Strange w/ 3.73's? Think again!
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Want a Strange w/ 3.73's? Think again!
Just got off the phone w/ Strange. The 3.73 gearset is no longer an option on the 12 bolts and 9". From what I understand they are having noise issues so they are being dropped. I ended up getting a 3.90 in my 12 bolt as it is what they recommend in it's place (motive or US gear is what they use).
So if you are thinking about a 3.73, I guess it's a no go. Kinda sucks because that's exactly what I originally wanted in my A4.
So if you are thinking about a 3.73, I guess it's a no go. Kinda sucks because that's exactly what I originally wanted in my A4.
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Yeah they just stopped using them.
I've heard of different ratios from different manufacturers being noisy. Like a Richmond 3.90 is noisy from what I am told.
I really didn't want to get a ratio that aggressive it's still a street/weekend car. I was even thinking about staying w/ a 3.42. Oh well I got it now, I guess it's only another 150 rpms or so. I hope it ends up working out for me.
I've heard of different ratios from different manufacturers being noisy. Like a Richmond 3.90 is noisy from what I am told.
I really didn't want to get a ratio that aggressive it's still a street/weekend car. I was even thinking about staying w/ a 3.42. Oh well I got it now, I guess it's only another 150 rpms or so. I hope it ends up working out for me.
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The problem is U.S. Gears and what ever they have going on with manufacturing their gears or something..
Moser also use U.S. Gears and is experiencing some problems..
Moser also use U.S. Gears and is experiencing some problems..
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I ordered U.S. Gears 3.73's a while back and they were genuine GM. There was a page in the box saying they could not keep up with demand. These GM 3.73's I got had special instructions and were called a Phoenix cut gear set. Whatever that means.
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Exactly, we both know it's quality and setup that cause it....
In my day to day function, I use exclusively Yukon gear. In some cases they are reboxed Richmond, OEM, etc - they only rebox quality gears. US Gear, Genuine Gear, etc are their economy line. Anyway, their F9" 3.70 is noisy, but they tell you that before hand.
I'm getting a very sour taste in my mouth with all this Strange issue.... Up until a few weeks ago, I would have recommended them to anyone - or even bought from them myself - no longer. In fact, I couldn't believe some of the problems I was hearing. Now, as soon I see the Strange name and an issue, I know what's up.
In my day to day function, I use exclusively Yukon gear. In some cases they are reboxed Richmond, OEM, etc - they only rebox quality gears. US Gear, Genuine Gear, etc are their economy line. Anyway, their F9" 3.70 is noisy, but they tell you that before hand.
I'm getting a very sour taste in my mouth with all this Strange issue.... Up until a few weeks ago, I would have recommended them to anyone - or even bought from them myself - no longer. In fact, I couldn't believe some of the problems I was hearing. Now, as soon I see the Strange name and an issue, I know what's up.
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I had problems like you guys mentioned all it took was for me to drive my car while my g/f sat in the back with a video camera for 52 seconds..
Emailed the video..
End result which I received today
Replacement gears, install kit, gasket ect. along with a refund
Emailed the video..
End result which I received today
Replacement gears, install kit, gasket ect. along with a refund
#16
Wow that's pretty decent. I can tolerate the whine myself, but I don't drive the car a lot, plus it's loud (exhaust) anyways. Mine sounds just as loud as it did during the break in period. I guess I can deal with it as long at the rear holds up, which it easily should. Everything else about the rear I like, other than the price LOL.
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If you cryo a loud set of gears, sometimes the process will finish them better and quiet them down.