04 Z06 rear diff movement video
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04 Z06 rear diff movement video
Today I mounted a camera near the rear diff and did some different types of driving. Just thought its interesting and y'all might like to see what a stock 04 Z06 does.
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But all of that is also what keeps you from feeling driveline vibrations which will become very evident with the solid mount. Even regular harmonics of the driveline while cruising. All in what you can tolerate.
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One thing I was a bit surprised at is how much the diff moves laterally. In this vid I was turning left moderately quick. Definitely quicker than most traffic would turn. Next time I do this I might do some HARD cornering.
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It didn't move near as much as I thought it was going to. EXCELLENT WORK!
Maybe you can get a vid of the left or right side A ARMS, CV shaft and wheel assy and support linkages in the same type of test. That would be interesting. Especially with the wheel hop and wheel spin in heavy acceleration.
Maybe you can get a vid of the left or right side A ARMS, CV shaft and wheel assy and support linkages in the same type of test. That would be interesting. Especially with the wheel hop and wheel spin in heavy acceleration.
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I've been thinking or getting a second camera and recording both the tire and the diff at the same time.
One thing that is noticeable is the fore-aft movement. Since its all bolted together that means the engine must be moving that direction and amount too.
One thing that is noticeable is the fore-aft movement. Since its all bolted together that means the engine must be moving that direction and amount too.
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You BET YA!! My thought is your engine mounts are most likely SHOT or well worn! Do a power brake or a quick release of the clutch while someone watches the drivers side engine mount. If the engine pops up a LOT, that mount is toast. My buddy's 2000 C5 Coupe A4 had a completely separated mount!
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Great video wydopnthrtl
Yep, the stock mount is very soft and allows a lot of movement to go on. Its designed like the for a comfortable quite ride, but its not good for performance.
Bill is right, you should also check the motor mounts, especially the driver side.
Because the stock isn't the best in the performance department, we have developed our LUX High Performance Trans/diff mount.
We designed it with a substantial amount of Polyurethane to keep the noise and vibration down, yet it is firm enough to keep the trans/diff movement under control .
If you would like more info on it, here is the link. www.saccitycorvette.com/C5LUXMount.html
Thank you,
Christian
Yep, the stock mount is very soft and allows a lot of movement to go on. Its designed like the for a comfortable quite ride, but its not good for performance.
Bill is right, you should also check the motor mounts, especially the driver side.
Because the stock isn't the best in the performance department, we have developed our LUX High Performance Trans/diff mount.
We designed it with a substantial amount of Polyurethane to keep the noise and vibration down, yet it is firm enough to keep the trans/diff movement under control .
If you would like more info on it, here is the link. www.saccitycorvette.com/C5LUXMount.html
Thank you,
Christian
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