I'm not sure if my VLSD is bad or not......I broke the ring gear. The Torsen has been holding up fine though.
Eric On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Keith Tanner <[email protected]> wrote: > It depends in part on how you drive and partly luck. The VLSD in my > wife's Voodoo II Miata is working just fine, Bill's lasted for around 80k on > his 1990 and was still working when it was pulled. Some people stick with it > due to cost (replacing a damaged VLSD is about 15% the price of a Torsen > swap) or class regulations. STS autocrossers, for example. > > Anyhow, I wouldn't throw one away. There are definitely people looking for > them. > > Keith Tanner > Flyin' Miata > [email protected] > http://www.flyinmiata.com > 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) > 1-970-464-5600 (tech) > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Eric McCord [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 9:18 PM > *To:* Keith Tanner > *Cc:* Ken Bogart; Chad J. Douglas; Miata Group; Rick Deerwester; > MiataPower; eGCMC > > *Subject:* Re: More Available Parts from 1990 NA... Differential question > > I'm a 1.6 guy and that VLSD is the first thing I blew up after installing > my FM2. But it should be worth something to a NA car. > > Eric > > On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Keith Tanner <[email protected]> wrote: > >> They're still worth money. I think we've sold a VLSD (which is usually >> be working after 100k, despite what the internets say, they just never had >> much limiting ability) for $150 or more, and 1.6 guys still search out the >> R&P. >> >> Keith Tanner >> Flyin' Miata >> [email protected] >> http://www.flyinmiata.com >> 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) >> 1-970-464-5600 (tech) >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Ken Bogart >> *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:05 PM >> *To:* Chad J. Douglas >> *Cc:* Miata Group; Rick Deerwester; MiataPower; eGCMC >> *Subject:* Re: More Available Parts from 1990 NA... Differential question >> >> Thanks Chad. I didn't think it was like the 94-97 diff, but wanted to >> be sure before scrapping it. >> >> Is there any value in the interior plastic panels behind seats? Anyone >> need them after removing a rollbar? What about the carpet. Its in fairly >> good shape (loop carpet in black). Still have top frame, used seats, wiring >> harnesses and a few other miscellaneous pieces I am leaving in unless >> someone has interest in them. The suspension arms are rather rusty, so I am >> going to skip pulling them. >> >> All other items available cheap. >> >> Any suggestions on best way to get rid of a stripped Miata carcass? >> >> Ken >> >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 1:59 PM, Chad J. Douglas <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> If it wasn’t an open diff when it was new, it’s open now. Those diffs >>> used a VLSD rather than a torsen and the LSD wears out over time. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8/2/09 1:56 PM, "Ken Bogart" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I have the transmission.driveshaft out and cleaned up. Not sure if the >>> Diff is worth pulling or not. Its a 1990 (original) and I assume its not a >>> limited slip. The car has the power windows/cruise packege, but I don't >>> think there is anything other than an open diff in 1990. Can someone >>> confirm? >>> >>> Ken >>> On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 4:58 PM, Ken Bogart <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Now available: >>> >>> Right front fender >>> Fender liners >>> Front bumper cover & under bumper reinforcement >>> Undertray >>> Alternator (1 year old) >>> Radiator Fans >>> Crossover intake, no cracks >>> Fuel presure Regulator >>> Hood Prop & bracket >>> Dip Stick >>> Throttle body & IAC >>> Thermostat housing >>> Fuel Filter Covering >>> Charcol Cannister >>> Chrome valve cover acorn bolts and chrome pipe >>> >>> Tomorrows work - under the car... Transmission, driveshaft, Diff, etc... >>> Will also have a set of 14" daisy wheels available. >>> >>> Large items - Local pickup only. I will ship all other items. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> KEN >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Ken Bogart <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> All parts form a 1990 Red Miata. >>> >>> Working from the rear of the car... >>> >>> *Items ready for shipping: >>> * >>> Trunk weather stripping >>> Trunk latch & lock mechanism >>> Jack >>> License Plate bulb holders >>> Taillights - good condition >>> Passenger front turn signal - good condition >>> Side marker lights >>> Passenger side power window regulator >>> Center Console - worn but not cracked >>> Door cups >>> Interior door handles >>> Top latches & striker plates with bolts >>> Arm Rests >>> Side Mirrors - Red, fair condition >>> Rear View Mirror - top mount >>> Instrument cluster - 152K, includes real oil pressure gauge >>> Airbag computer & power module >>> Top window seals - front and center piece >>> Steering wheel surround >>> Footwell lights (2) >>> Dimmer Switch >>> Hazard/Lights switch >>> Cruise control switch >>> Cruise Control >>> Cruise control cable >>> Lower dash panel (under steering wheel) >>> eyeball vents >>> 1990 Owners Manual >>> Airbag >>> HVAC control panel >>> 1990 ECU >>> Washer bottle & pump >>> Heater/AC Blower >>> >>> *Items too big to ship, Pickup in Cincinnati area: >>> *Trunk Lid - Red, minor dings but good condition >>> Rear Bumper Cover - Red, fair condition, scratches & chips, no tears >>> Complete Dashboard - good condition >>> >>> *Still working my way forward and should have engine/drive train >>> components removed next week. >>> *Left front fender >>> Right front fender >>> Front bumper cover >>> Oil Pressure sender >>> Mass Air Flow Sensor 90-93 >>> Alternator (1 year old) >>> 5 speed transmission >>> Radiator Fans >>> Coil packs >>> etc... >>> >>> Other parts and miscellaneous fasteners may be available. >>> >>> Make an offer. I have looked online at used part prices and I will price >>> considerably lower. I just want to cover the cost I have in the car. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Ken Bogart >>> ----------------------------------------------------- >>> 96 Montego Blue FFS Coldside (His) >>> 97 Black & Tan (Hers) >>> 90 Crystal White (sons) >>> ------------------------------------------------------ >>> http://www.miatacare.com <http://www.miatacare.com/> >>> http://www.cincimiata.com <http://www.cincimiata.com/> >>> http://www.miatagathering.com <http://www.miatagathering.com/> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Miatapower mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Miatapower mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower >> >> >
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