Opinions on Diff lock down brackets

SingleTurboE92

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I am torn on getting a Diff lock down bracket. I can see some benefits but feel the Diff needs flex to prevent internal damage. I have LSD and will soon replace the subframe bushings. What benefits and negatives have people see with installing a lock down kit?
 

Pepper135i

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Nov 8, 2016
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From what ive heard its more of band aide than actual fix, but do not have enough knowledge myself to back it up or say different .
 

Pepper135i

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Nov 8, 2016
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exactly like you say.. Would be a great "alternative" for not replacing subframe/upgrading bushings/suspension. Id just do it all instead of banking on the lockdown brackets =P. im pretty sure i saw some data floating around n54 or 1addicts.
 

ryanmamikel

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Nov 5, 2016
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I have fabricated my own lockdown bracket, as my wheel hop was really bad during launches at the strip. There was an improvement over-all, wheel hop is reduced, but I feel it's a bit of a scewed result, as I have improved significantly in my abilities to launch the car. It could be the other way around, and the bracket helped me improve. No way to tell really.
I wasn't concerned with the cost's of doing it, as it was scrap steel and only my time wasted if there was no improvement.
 

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S X3 M

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Nov 5, 2016
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I got a solid lockdown brace and it is great for me. It helps keep my car under control and it doesn't slide everywhere like it used to. Plus, no wheel hop from digs.
 

Jake@MHD

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Defiv lockdown is the best, albeit most expensive of the group. However, it's also the only one that was appropriately engineered to solve the problem.
 
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Alex@abrhouston

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From what I can see, he no longer is selling them/in business..... Kind of just dropped off the face to the earth.....

Solid mounts, solid diff bushings and rod end style arms eliminate deflection= the root of wheel hop past the actual design of the suspension geometry
 

Jake@MHD

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From what I can see, he no longer is selling them/in business..... Kind of just dropped off the face to the earth.....

Solid mounts, solid diff bushings and rod end style arms eliminate deflection= the root of wheel hop past the actual design of the suspension geometry

He's still very much around, just returned to focusing on Supra's (and now GTR / 911's too). His shop is about 25min from me. He probably still has some of these available, and if there was enough interest would make more batches.
 

Davidwarren

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Nov 6, 2016
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I have the Mfactory solid diff bushings, an LSD, and a diff brace. I still will get wheel hop occasionally due to the nature of the multi-link, but significantly less than prior to those add-ons.
 

SingleTurboE92

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Thanks for all the feedback, I will not be drag racing this car. So no digs for me. It will be used for street driving, mountain runs and 2-3 track days a year. I just want as much traction as possible. :)
 

SingleTurboE92

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Check out these modified front control arms. Local shop here in Atlanta makes them. I will check out bimmerworld rear arms now. Thanks for the recommendation. IMG_4810.JPG