Welded diff for the road - Drifting forum

Drift Mekanik · 23-04-2008, 22:14

Are welded diffs really that bad to use on the road??

I know the points about tyre wear and a little more noise.. but are they really un-drivable on the road.

I have heard good and bad stories but so many people are now saying its bad to use on the road....

Your opinions?

Dex · 23-04-2008, 22:17

please do a search. its prefectly fine if you dont drive like a cock

Papercutout · 23-04-2008, 22:17

*cough* search button.

I have one and its fine. My back end gets pretty slippy in the wet quite easily, but in the dry its as sticky as anything, and perfectly fine.

What's the car?

Drift Mekanik · 23-04-2008, 22:18

BMW 5 Series... E34

lozza · 23-04-2008, 22:22

aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Drift Mekanik · 23-04-2008, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dex

please do a search. its prefectly fine if you dont drive like a cock

I know, the search button says it all..... but its so boring reading posts from months ago.... I like current views!!!!

Cheers for getting back to me though..

Bolf · 23-04-2008, 22:36

Current view is the same as back then. I have an e34 with welder and done millions of miles. Even got asked on the irish docks by the Cops and asked if it was. They just laughed.

brennon · 23-04-2008, 22:46

all i have to say is welded diffs caused big end bearing weakness in ca engines and pointed kyle towards this forum

Mr Bizzle · 23-04-2008, 22:48

Good God...
If i had a 5'10 ft blond sweedish supermodel for every time somebody asked that question on this forum.....

m.d. · 23-04-2008, 22:49

welded diff and big end problems, how are those two even remotely related???

Drift Mekanik · 23-04-2008, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by djbolf

Current view is the same as back then. I have an e34 with welder and done millions of miles. Even got asked on the irish docks by the Cops and asked if it was. They just laughed.

Thats kinda what I was after E34 experience... cheers mate.

Not much on E34's on here.. Not compared to other BMW's

Bolf · 23-04-2008, 23:14

I'm not to blame if you drive like a fricktard in the wet and wipe out a small village/tesco.

DRIFThER · 23-04-2008, 23:25

drive welded differs all day every day. agree with the cock comment. you think your smart it will get you when you least expect it. always be expecting it, be sensible its all cool........

til your on track then its Manfoot well chickfoot and the bitch does everything you ask it to whoop whoop

"YES I TELL MINE TO SPIN AND HIT CONES"

LOVE DRIFTING.......Hate washing up

clarkey · 23-04-2008, 23:29

locked diff on mine. no worries apart from low speed tight corners.. squeeky tyres = funny looks.. lol

worth it.

initial_j · 23-04-2008, 23:39

not being funny mate but if you have to ask a question like that, change your username to something other than drift mechanic!!

however seeing as youve asked, yes welders are fine for normal driving, ive had a mig spec diff on my last three cars and its absolutely fine, dont even notice its there.

its like the whole "is rear wheel drive going to kill me" a car will do what you tell it to, its no more no less, its not herbie!

MJG · 23-04-2008, 23:41

It's fine, do a search, the views will always be the same so search as alongside "will ******* drift" this is the most common question asked.

General Banter · 23-04-2008, 23:52

I use a welded diff on a daily basis, not a problem. Car park spaces are interesting, so are mini roundabouts

Captain Muppet · 24-04-2008, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by m.d.

welded diff and big end problems, how are those two even remotely related???

You don't know? OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

docwra · 24-04-2008, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by djbolf

I'm not to blame if you drive like a fricktard in the wet and wipe out a small village/tesco.

Nuns and orphans bolf, nuns and orphans mate

royal · 24-04-2008, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bizzle

Good God...
If i had a 5'10 ft blond sweedish supermodel

Is that a type of large Cornish Vegetable Monsieur Bizz ?

23-04-2008, 22:14	#1 (permalink)
Drift Mekanik doughnutter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warlingham Posts: 47	Welded diff for the road Are welded diffs really that bad to use on the road?? I know the points about tyre wear and a little more noise.. but are they really un-drivable on the road. I have heard good and bad stories but so many people are now saying its bad to use on the road.... Your opinions?

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23-04-2008, 22:17	#2 (permalink)
Dex DoriDex Productions Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Clogsville Posts: 8,862	please do a search. its prefectly fine if you dont drive like a cock

23-04-2008, 22:17	#3 (permalink)
Papercutout dorifto kingu! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nr. Oxford Posts: 835	cough search button. I have one and its fine. My back end gets pretty slippy in the wet quite easily, but in the dry its as sticky as anything, and perfectly fine. What's the car?

23-04-2008, 22:18	#4 (permalink)
Drift Mekanik doughnutter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warlingham Posts: 47	BMW 5 Series... E34

23-04-2008, 22:22	#5 (permalink)
lozza ChickFoot FTW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyton, Cambs Posts: 3,951	aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

23-04-2008, 22:36	#7 (permalink)
Bolf BMW 24v Tramp Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Home: Manchester / Work: All over the UK Posts: 1,582	Current view is the same as back then. I have an e34 with welder and done millions of miles. Even got asked on the irish docks by the Cops and asked if it was. They just laughed.

23-04-2008, 22:46	#8 (permalink)
brennon doughnutter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 49	all i have to say is welded diffs caused big end bearing weakness in ca engines and pointed kyle towards this forum

23-04-2008, 22:48	#9 (permalink)
Mr Bizzle Team Green Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Beaconsfield, Bucks Posts: 3,800	Good God... If i had a 5'10 ft blond sweedish supermodel for every time somebody asked that question on this forum.....

23-04-2008, 22:49	#10 (permalink)
m.d. tail slider Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 83	welded diff and big end problems, how are those two even remotely related???

23-04-2008, 23:14	#12 (permalink)
Bolf BMW 24v Tramp Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Home: Manchester / Work: All over the UK Posts: 1,582	I'm not to blame if you drive like a fricktard in the wet and wipe out a small village/tesco.

23-04-2008, 23:25	#13 (permalink)
DRIFThER spl dori master Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: hertfordshire Posts: 370	drive welded differs all day every day. agree with the cock comment. you think your smart it will get you when you least expect it. always be expecting it, be sensible its all cool........ til your on track then its Manfoot well chickfoot and the bitch does everything you ask it to whoop whoop "YES I TELL MINE TO SPIN AND HIT CONES" LOVE DRIFTING.......Hate washing up

23-04-2008, 23:29	#14 (permalink)
clarkey gripper Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 13	locked diff on mine. no worries apart from low speed tight corners.. squeeky tyres = funny looks.. lol worth it.

23-04-2008, 23:39	#15 (permalink)
initial_j has issues.. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ashford kent (ish) Posts: 3,873	not being funny mate but if you have to ask a question like that, change your username to something other than drift mechanic!! however seeing as youve asked, yes welders are fine for normal driving, ive had a mig spec diff on my last three cars and its absolutely fine, dont even notice its there. its like the whole "is rear wheel drive going to kill me" a car will do what you tell it to, its no more no less, its not herbie!

23-04-2008, 23:41	#16 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 10,517	It's fine, do a search, the views will always be the same so search as alongside "will ******* drift" this is the most common question asked.

23-04-2008, 23:52	#17 (permalink)
General Banter doughnutter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 47	I use a welded diff on a daily basis, not a problem. Car park spaces are interesting, so are mini roundabouts