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Old 01-20-2011, 08:43 PM
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Nice pieces but the outside needs flat spots between each set of holes like the stock one. Someone with a higher HP car posted pics where the coupler squeezed out between the bolt bushings enough to rub inside the torque tube.

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How many miles were on the old ones, they look like they were ready to come apart. I was just chicken to change to a different coupling so I installed new stock couplings on mine.
The original couplers had 43K miles on it. I think it was more due to time than mileage.
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Originally Posted by lionelhutz
Nice pieces but the outside needs flat spots between each set of holes like the stock one. Someone with a higher HP car posted pics where the coupler squeezed out between the bolt bushings enough to rub inside the torque tube.

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Yeah I know that guy. He puts down almost 1,000 RWHP and ran some high speed (150MPH+) runs in Mexico.
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To recap.......

The www.RPMtransmissions.com urethane couplers at BOTH ends are the suggested setup by RPM and Rick/ragtopws6, correct?
Old 03-15-2011, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Doten
To recap.......

The www.RPMtransmissions.com urethane couplers at BOTH ends are the suggested setup by RPM and Rick/ragtopws6, correct?
We've sold and installed many sets with good results.
Old 03-15-2011, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Doten
To recap.......

The www.RPMtransmissions.com urethane couplers at BOTH ends are the suggested setup by RPM and Rick/ragtopws6, correct?
Yes, Bret has it in his 1,021 RWHP car.
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Which size couplers are on which cars...ive looked around and seen more than one answer. lol
Old 06-20-2011, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TwoValveKid
Which size couplers are on which cars...ive looked around and seen more than one answer. lol

Auto 1997-2004 - 10mm
Early manual 1997-2000 - 10mm
Late manual 2001-up - 12mm
all 2005 up - 12mm
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Awesome. Thanks!
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Rick, I think Ill be replacing mine when I have you build the trans and rear for this TT build. Dont know when yet but we can work something out

This time I can take everything out for ya

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Originally Posted by powerjunky
Rick, I think Ill be replacing mine when I have you build the trans and rear for this TT build. Dont know when yet but we can work something out

This time I can take everything out for ya

LOL, I'll be up there hopefully this weekend.
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Rick put the poly TT bushings in my car when he did the Level 5 tranny and diff upgrade. Definitely no increase in vibration and I don't have to worry about TT bushings again...
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Originally Posted by Rick@RKT56
LOL, I'll be up there hopefully this weekend.
Ill try and have some Corona's here waiting for ya lol.

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Rick put the poly TT bushings in my car when he did the Level 5 tranny and diff upgrade. Definitely no increase in vibration and I don't have to worry about TT bushings again...
Thanks for the info kevin. I had him put the pfadt trans brace in, there was a vibration, but no wheel hop.... heaven
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My girl likes a thicker shaft...
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Whats the advantage of these over stock?
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Originally Posted by skypetey
Whats the advantage of these over stock?
The rubber coupler WILL deteriorate over time. The poly couplers are a one time deal. Do it once and forget about it.
Old 02-26-2013, 11:11 PM
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Stock DD with headers and an intake. Lookin for dependability more than anything else. haven't seen mine yet but, figure get them done while I'm in it doing the clutch. Any issues with these as far as NVH go. Getting conflicting stories out there. Course, it is the internet.

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Old 02-26-2013, 11:12 PM
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Any advice on bearings?
Old 02-26-2013, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by skypetey
Stock DD with headers and an intake. Lookin for dependability more than anything else. haven't seen mine yet but, figure get them done while I'm in it doing the clutch. Any issues with these as far as NVH go. Getting conflicting stories out there. Course, it is the internet.
No vibration on these units from 400 RWHP to 1,400 RWHP. You won't know the difference.

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Any advice on bearings?
We recommend replcement for high mileage or noise.
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Is it true that none of the A4 TT's used 12mm couplers/bolts?

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