Are welded diffs safe?

Daily driving a welded differential isn’t the end of the world. but there are a lot of precautions and techniques that you should inform yourself with before starting your welded differential journey. What I could do now is tell you that a welded differential can be dangerous, and will wear the tires quickly.

Are welded diffs loud?

Re: Just How noisy is your Welded diff? (E7-S14) That’s not normal at all. When you are going straight your spider gears wont move at all (Open diff situation) So if your diff is welded and you are going straight no matter what. You should not hear any noise at all.

Is a welded diff good for racing?

I’ve driven a welded diff car on an autocross course, it wasn’t dreadful and it was a lot of fun but it wasn’t really competitive. It’s a good setup for drifting but not autocross. The owner of the car usually ends up mid-pack or lower competing against cars of roughly similar performance.

How long will a welded diff last?

Playworker’s was badly welded and lasted about 6 months before breaking IIRC. We just welded it back up and it’s been fine since. Mine was welded properly and has lasted about 18 months so far. We welded a diff for someone on Driftworks and that will never break, it’s got so much weld in it it’s untrue.

What does a welded diff do on a differential?

We will give you a deeper explanation about welded diff and what does a welded diff do. Let’s start from a normal differential, the wheel on the inside of the turn has to rotate less than the wheel on the outside. Since the wheel on the outside has a further distance to go, as it is on the long far side of the car from the corner.

Can a BorgWarner diff be fitted with a spare wheel?

Having a different stud pattern (and centre spigot diameter) is a pain, especially when it comes to the spare wheel. Peter Koning from Hoppers Stoppers suggests accompanying a diff upgrade with a front disc upgrade that also uses the Commodore stud pattern. The VL was the first Commodore fitted with a BW — it’s also the narrowest of the ’Dores.

What’s the first step in welding a diff?

If you are new to welding a diff, it is advised that you purchase a used differential in case anything goes wrong. Or maybe you want to return it back to an open differential. The first step in welding a differential is removing it from the car. Source: Youtube

What’s the difference between vs diff and VR diff?

Being narrower allows you to use a rim with more dish while still clearing the guards. Mind you, the VR/VS diff is only 20mm wider so it will push the wheels out 10mm per side. With Commodore conversions, be aware of the different stud patterns.