Went out this weekend to Countyline. And I didnt make it off the line. I launched at around 3500 on drag radial. I was scared I blow the motor, but I was happy to see the car was still Idling after what sounded like a Shotgun blast.



Here is what happened at Countyline.







Then this happened after Japtrix installed the new axle. We found out the damage didnt stop at the axle.








The third pic is the rear diff cover w/ oil on it and sitting lower. It is held up by going through that circle piece on that silver support structure, which is now pointing down.

The next two are views of where the cover broke.


Anyone have an extra diff cover? PM me. TIA!

 

Did you experience some wicked wheel hop? What type of launch technique did you use?

 

Nice job pre-loading the drivetrain bro

 

While it may sound stupid. For unexperienced draggers.. How would you do that?

 

How did the diff. cover become dammaged? from the 1/2 shaft whiping around under there?

 

Launch 1/2-3/4" from the point of engagement-inotherwords clutch barely in so the car isnt moving. Dont push clutch to the floor and "drop it" and shock the drivetrain just because you have sticky tires! OP-what clutch were you running? Time for a solid rear diff bushing...

 

Nice diff. cover here!

https://my350z.com/forum/south-west/270610-lots-of-z-stuff-for-sale.html

 

so your almost riding the clutch a little if i understood that right?

 

The car didnt move much, so I didnt feel wheel hope. Rolled it off the track. Then I played with it. The car drove forward and the slip light came on so I put it back on my trailer.
Im by no means a pro. I did try to preload the tranny. Im going to start trying to use my line-locks to launch.

The diff cover is supported by that brace. I think it torqued after it broke.

 

It sold.

lol, yea I was going to buy it, but I passed. Some luck.

 

Welcome to the club!

DSS "New" level 5 to the rescue.

 

+1

This thread deserves this:

O SNAP!

 

What is NEW about them???

Did they fix the part that was breaking?
Remember a old thread about Stage 5 not much better then OEM.

 

I recently bought a NISMO diff cover, the old one is in good condition and will be coming off in a couple of days. If your interested hit me up with an offer.

 

Not sure if they are any better:
http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item158471.ctlg

 

Thanks for the offer. Got it straightened out.

 

I think fidanza makes racing axles also don't they?

 

Hey I am looking at doing some line locks too and was wondering what you purchased..??

TIA!

Ken

 

I think there was a DIY thing on here for line locks a few months back.

 

Yea I followed MRTOMCAT's set -up but added a Double button system.