Picked up the missing link to my bullet proof build...
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Picked up the missing link to my bullet proof build... Finally time to let the car rip without popping the rear. Drove over to Strange and picked up my S60. Now to get it painted up and get it under the car. Got to put all the new QA1's and springs in and bolt up the rossler th350. Shifter should be here tomorrow and then i can wire in the two step and trans brake. Come on spring!!
Looks nice! Why did you choose a S60? I'm exploring my options for what rear to run and I'm always curious to hear how others came to their decision, especially when it's a less common path.
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I won't post what I got it for because no one would be able to get it for the price I paid.
I went with this rearend after many years to come to a decision. I wanted a direct bolt in no modification rearend that could take whatever I threw at it. I like how effecient it is as well. I didn't have to pay extra to go to 35 spline axles as they come standard. Even though I got it dirt cheap, as compared to the other rearends this was the cheapest route for the beefiest rearend. The axle tubes are huge... It costs nothing extra to use my rear lt1 brakes.... I didn't need to check off any additional options. Another reason was Strange is local to me. I ordered through a shop, went and picked it up after it was built.... Came home, called a friend for help to unload it and didn't have to deal with shipping costs or getting it from a freight company.
I went with this rearend after many years to come to a decision. I wanted a direct bolt in no modification rearend that could take whatever I threw at it. I like how effecient it is as well. I didn't have to pay extra to go to 35 spline axles as they come standard. Even though I got it dirt cheap, as compared to the other rearends this was the cheapest route for the beefiest rearend. The axle tubes are huge... It costs nothing extra to use my rear lt1 brakes.... I didn't need to check off any additional options. Another reason was Strange is local to me. I ordered through a shop, went and picked it up after it was built.... Came home, called a friend for help to unload it and didn't have to deal with shipping costs or getting it from a freight company.
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I will be doing my usual ceramic cold coating. I like the finish and it holds up well.
Jerry I would have liked to have one of those "special NASCAR" parts rearends we have talked about for years but yet again, when you speak I listen.... Bolt it up and done. Now I am almost ready to run your bolt on 3rd gen with the cold air intake.
Jerry I would have liked to have one of those "special NASCAR" parts rearends we have talked about for years but yet again, when you speak I listen.... Bolt it up and done. Now I am almost ready to run your bolt on 3rd gen with the cold air intake.
If You would like, give Me a call or a PM. We can discuss anything concerning the S60 including the special Central Racing Parts has on them.
Thanks,
Carl
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yep. Knowing I can launch it on the brake and a 250 shot and it hold up is good piece of mind. Only problem I have is the car isn't fully tuned and the whole 250 mile break in on the rear end. Right now the car is "safe" to drive that 250 i guess but I got to get it on the dyno to do some WOT runs. Guess it won't be so bad with the 50 mile drive, stop, cool down, repeat another 5 times. Eh....
