[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by saabster2010

Do you or does anyone have a picture of the OE unit installed? I'd like to see how bad it looks compared to the pictures dawgz poster earlier.


Thanks

Here is the stock bushing.

Rubber, with an oval center that allows a ton of flex in itself, let alone the rubber bushing.

[TacosRule!]

Thanks, well worth the upgrade. cant wait

EDIT: what did the company use for the bolt/nut on the test mule picture you sent? Is it still the OE units? Could it be possible to get their recommendation that works best with their new bushing? What kind of grease did they use? Any loctite?

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by saabster2010

Thanks, well worth the upgrade. cant wait

EDIT: what did the company use for the bolt/nut on the test mule picture you sent? Is it still the OE units? Could it be possible to get their recommendation that works best with their new bushing? What kind of grease did they use? Any loctite?

They used what they had on hand but the bushing will accept a standard m14 bolt. I put links above to a bolt, washer and locking nut that I will be using.

No need for loctite or grease.

[SCCThree]

Put me down for one. 99.9% of the time I am just cruising around like an old fart but I’m all about preventative maintenance.

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by SCCThree

Put me down for one. 99.9% of the time I am just cruising around like an old fart but I’m all about preventative maintenance.

Will do

[Jnat]

Sent a pm, i'm in...

[pyo]

Also sent a pm. Count me in.

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by Jnat

Sent a pm, i'm in...

Hi Jnat, didn't get your PM but will put you down on the list.

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by pyo

Also sent a pm. Count me in.

Added!

[cutnsew]

DM sent. Count me in.

PS I was being sarcastic about a blue bolt, but it that’s possible put me down for it!!

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by cutnsew

DM sent. Count me in.

PS I was being sarcastic about a blue bolt, but it that’s possible put me down for it!!

LOL it will be anodized blue though, the bushing.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by Dawgz

LOL it will be anodized blue though, the bushing.

Sounds excellent. Do you think the 2nd production run will batch will get a reduction in overall price... ? I'm assuming if we could get a larger batch of these made, the economies of scale might bring it down a touch. Not complaining, just looking at the big picture.

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Sounds excellent. Do you think the 2nd production run will batch will get a reduction in overall price... ? I'm assuming if we could get a larger batch of these made, the economies of scale might bring it down a touch. Not complaining, just looking at the big picture.

Depends on if he can even sell them in scale. Something like this wont come down too much unless high numbers are bought/made. Even then you're probably looking at like a 25% at most.

[MetaX]

I wonder what the install process would be for these. Just saw the install video for Ryan Morard's bolt+collar solution (in the X3M FB group) and it doesn't look like something I'm equipped to handle.

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Sounds excellent. Do you think the 2nd production run will batch will get a reduction in overall price... ? I'm assuming if we could get a larger batch of these made, the economies of scale might bring it down a touch. Not complaining, just looking at the big picture.

The manufacturer priced these based on a 100 batch sale. We have a little over 75 people so far.

And ya I understand, I did ask if there was room to lower the price a little but there doesn't seem to be any wiggle room at the moment.

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by MetaX

I wonder what the install process would be for these. Just saw the install video for Ryan Morard's bolt+collar solution (in the X3M FB group) and it doesn't look like something I'm equipped to handle.

The old bushing is pressed out using a bushing press tool.

Something like this:

https://kinetikautotools.com/products/bmw-e39-differential-bushing-removal-and-installer-kit

The new bushing is then pressed in.


I saw that video as well that you mentioned. I wouldn't want to do that job.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by MetaX

I wonder what the install process would be for these. Just saw the install video for Ryan Morard's bolt+collar solution (in the X3M FB group) and it doesn't look like something I'm equipped to handle.

Can you post a link for us... ? And what was this an "install video" for... ?

Assuming it's not for this differential upgrade.

[joebie3]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Can you post a link for us... ? And what was this an "install video" for... ?

Assuming it's not for this differential upgrade.

Ryan Morard, on some of the FB groups ended up creating this solution, which makes it so you need to drill out the old sleeve in the rubber bushing and then replace it with a new steel one and a stronger bolt.

I feel like it's easier to replace the bushing.

[alapoint]

Im in on this as i wanna tune to over 700hp!!! Who do i PM??

But quickly, regarding warranty. Is this something that will potential void driveline ir other warranties? Does it look stock from the outside? Guess my concern is, its fixing an issue but is it creating an issue with the purchaser if something else, perhapes completely unrelated, happens??

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by alapoint

Im in on this as i wanna tune to over 700hp!!! Who do i PM??

But quickly, regarding warranty. Is this something that will potential void driveline ir other warranties? Does it look stock from the outside? Guess my concern is, its fixing an issue but is it creating an issue with the purchaser if something else, perhapes completely unrelated, happens??

You would DM me to get on the list.

[Dawgz]

My test bushing has arrived!

Installing it tomorrow, and then hitting the track tomorrow evening.

[joebie3]

Originally Posted by alapoint

Im in on this as i wanna tune to over 700hp!!! Who do i PM??

But quickly, regarding warranty. Is this something that will potential void driveline ir other warranties? Does it look stock from the outside? Guess my concern is, its fixing an issue but is it creating an issue with the purchaser if something else, perhapes completely unrelated, happens??

You can safely assume *any* modification done, on a part that fails, can be denied for warranty. I.e. If you do this, and your driveshaft takes a dump, if they really want to deny you, they will. Think of a warranty as something they don't want to pay out on unless they absolutely have to.

Kinda like health insurance, your provider would prefer you were dead so they didn't have to pay out on you for too long.