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Old 04-01-2017, 02:41 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Nick M3 View Post
We just installed a (used) wavetrac unit in Mike's E90, but haven't driven it yet. It does spin both wheels in the same direction on the lift, but I can't speak to how it behaves in reality.
I asked Dan about the Wavetrac (sent him that video) and he replied this:
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The Wavetrac does actually work. If that was an open diff you would barely move. The coupling inside makes sure some power is transferred to the other wheel. Out of all the helical carriers it is the best and I have a lot of friends who run them in their street cars that go skiing every weekend regardless of the roads up here.
Of course I wasn't comparing it to an open diff, but another helical


He doesn't allow anyone else to install his diff internals.
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