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04-24-2024, 09:08 PM | #92 | |
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The bolt portion of that FJ kit looks an awful lot like Ryan Morard's 14mm diff bolt kit hahah. After I tested and realized the VTT Diff Lockdown was not for me, I went on the Facebook X3M group to dig into other options, and that's where I stumbled onto Ryan's solutions. He has 3, a 12mm bolt kit (the original), a 14mm bolt kit, and a full urethane bushing kit. Unless I am mistaken, I think he was the first person to develop a solution with the 12mm bolt kit and then the 14mm. Anyway, I have the 14mm kit on the way. |
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04-25-2024, 09:48 AM | #96 | |
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Bimma, can you share why the vargas was not for you? Also, can you share the Ryan's solutions solution? Thank you |
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Rob just had a real u-joint put into his driveshaft too, instead of the CV joint, so that thing is gonna be legit.
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04-26-2024, 07:35 AM | #99 | ||
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‘Our upgraded bolt is over 37% stronger than the BMW revised bolt and significantly more durable than the original BMW part. To be precise our bolt can take 170,000 psi pressure (Extreme strength bolt)… Bmw are aware of issue, they have revised bolt in 2021/22 but unfortunately it’s proven unsuccessful.’ I didn’t realize BMW revised this bolt in 2021/2022? So that implies at least all LCIs should have the ‘upgraded’ OEM bolt c/w pre-LCIs? When was the switch to the upgraded bolt made during factory production? Are any of the 70 owners who apparently installed the FJ improved version on the forum so they can share their experience (realizing we’ll hopefully get Bimma360's thoughts after he installs a similar system)? |
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04-26-2024, 07:59 AM | #100 | |
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Generally speaking, the NVH is not bad. Hearing and feeling your engine a bit more might be a good thing for some. Especially if you have a louder exhaust. Just depends on what you want out of your car. For me, it turns out, only very little is acceptable on this car. The lockdown brace, to me, makes the car feel a bit more crude. I have plenty of old BMW's, I don't need this one to feel like one too. Haha actually the more I drive this thing the more I can't wait to rip this thing out. As far as Ryan's solutions go. You just have to reach out to him on Facebook. He doesn't have a website or anything. The 14mm bolt kit I pictured in my earlier post is one of his solutions. It's essentially a stronger than OEM bolt, with a new steel sleeve to further increase strength vs stock. My view on all of this now is that I need to retain the factory bushing. So the only solution left is focus on the bolt itself. And for the sake of argument, let's say this isn't a permanent solution but buys me a few years (not saying that it's not). I would much rather replace or check on the bolt and sleeve every few years, then have to live with NVH. |
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I saw some pics of the revised bolts. Visually you can spot them as they are fully threaded vs the old bolts. Don't know if that's a fix or not. Some people say its not, but I take everything online with a giant grain of salt.
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So i have the VTT diff bolt insert only installed and assuming it helps stop lauch breakage that's great. I expected some more NVH because of the mod but i'm surprised at the amplification of driveline clunk on/off pedal and drive to reverse or park to drive. It can't be the spline because i didn't have to drop the diff to install, not sure i like the clunk and may have to consider going with just a bolt solution. What's others thoughts on this? Has anyone been able to have the insert/solid or upgrade bushing install without developing the driveline engage clunk?
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FJ replied to the questions I sent them: "Lets get to the interesting questions. Our bolt kit as been tested on over 50+ vehicles. 0% fail rate. We may not brang and boost or have a big name as our competitors however what we can gurantee from our kit is zero noise and steady for daily driving. Within the UK we supply some of the biggest names in the tuning industry. Our bush bolt collar kit is able to withstand 170,000 psi pressure. Our personal 830bhp X3M has had zero issues we launched this vehicle over 25+ times and set records between 2021-2023 without issues. So confident in our product I would offer you lifetime replacements if any issues. Buy once and buy right." Make out of that what you will. |
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04-26-2024, 01:19 PM | #107 | |
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dont see the picture of the kit Bimma mentioned he posted: "The 14mm bolt kit I pictured in my earlier post is one of his solutions." |
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Haha what's with you and Facebook? The pic in my post is a url from Facebook, so I am guessing for some reason you can't see it. Do you have instagram?
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(sarcasm) LOL I work in Networking/Security for a state gov so yea, there is no definition of social media in my lexicon |
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