LPE 3.91 gears and Phadt cradle bushings installed today...

[1sweet11SS]

I just had LPE 3.91 gears and Pfadt differential bushings installed today. I bought the gears through JRE...... Now I know if I was patient, I probably could have waited and bought the gears for much cheaper, but patience is a virtue and I am not a virtuous man.

Anyways, back to the gears....What a difference! I know it's been said many times before, but it's true....the cars feels lighter and pulls harder down. The install was done at Unitrax in Anaheim. What a GREAT shop. Everyone was great! Devin was extremely knowledgeable and took me in right away. Eddie introduced himself while I waited in the waiting room, assured me my car was in great hands, and offered me a cup of coffee.

When my car was done, Jose (installer) told me to drive the car out with him as a passenger to make sure I was happy with the install. As I test drove the car, I was very easy, and he said, "sounds good. Now get on it a little.". Well, for me the is no "little", so from a 20 mph roll I slammed her in first, slammed second, and slammed 3rd for a couple seconds. As I looked over at Jose, he was holding onto the passenger door handle .

Satisfied, I returned to the shop. Devin and Jose told be that during the install they noticed several bolts were loose on my trailing arms and sway bars (I installed them ). They went ahead and tightened them for me . Devin gave me the break-in procedure (I thought I had already broken them in ) and told me once that was done, to beat on the gears as much and as hard as I wanted.

Total price: $625 ($410: gear install, $150 differential bushing install, the rest misc parts, fluids, and tax)

Anyways, if you've been on the fence about gears, just do it. If you are looking for an outstanding shop to install them, check out Unitrax in Anaheim.

Toll Free: 1.800.622.4327 Local: 1.714.630.4327 Fax: 1.714.630.5851
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
1280 N Sunshine Way Anaheim CA 92806-1746 • Email: info@GoUNITRAX.com

Once I'm ready to upgrade my axles, these guys are working on my car.....

[gmendoza5321]

Before the install had you taken her out to the strip?

[1sweet11SS]

See sig

[gmendoza5321]

... LOL! Obviously you can tell I am a noob... How do you think it will differ at the track?

[1sweet11SS]

No worries.

In cool weather.......I'm hoping for 12.5???

[gmendoza5321]

[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by 1sweet11SS

I just had LPE 3.91 gears and Pfadt cradle bushings installed today. I bought the gears through JRE...... Now I know if I was patient, I probably could have waited and bought the gears for much cheaper, but patience is a virtue and I am not a virtuous man.

Anyways, back to the gears....What a difference! I know it's been said many times before, but it's true....the cars feels lighter and pulls harder down. The install was done at Unitrax in Anaheim. What a GREAT shop. Everyone was great! Devin was extremely knowledgeable and took me in right away. Eddie introduced himself while I waited in the waiting room, assured me my car was in great hands, and offered me a cup of coffee.

When my car was done, Jose (installer) told me to drive the car out with him as a passenger to make sure I was happy with the install. As I test drove the car, I was very easy, and he said, "sounds good. Now get on it a little.". Well, for me the is no "little", so from a 20 mph roll I slammed her in first, slammed second, and slammed 3rd for a couple seconds. As I looked over at Jose, he was holding onto the passenger door handle .

Satisfied, I returned to the shop. Devin and Jose told be that during the install they noticed several bolts were loose on my trailing arms and sway bars (I installed them ). They went ahead and tightened them for me . Devin gave me the break-in procedure (I thought I had already broken them in ) and told me once that was done, to beat on the gears as much and as hard as I wanted.

Total price: $625 ($410: gear install, $150 cradle bushing install, the rest misc parts, fluids, and tax)

Anyways, if you've been on the fence about gears, just do it. If you are looking for an outstanding shop to install them, check out Unitrax in Anaheim.

Toll Free: 1.800.622.4327 Local: 1.714.630.4327 Fax: 1.714.630.5851
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
1280 N Sunshine Way Anaheim CA 92806-1746 • Email: info@GoUNITRAX.com

Once I'm ready to upgrade my axles, these guys are working on my car.....

I see you bought just the gears his POSI mod pumpkin is actually a good deal.

[1sweet11SS]

Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

I see you bought just the gears his POSI mod pumpkin is actually a good deal.

Yes.....$410 labor is a great deal

[ss/rs-matt]

awesome! Devin really knows his stuff. Jose did my install too and did a great job! Only $150 for the cradle bushing is an awesome deal...ill just have them do it.

[Whipped416]

yes because those cradle bushings can be a pain in the A$$

[1sweet11SS]

Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

awesome! Devin really knows his stuff. Jose did my install too and did a great job! Only $150 for the cradle bushing is an awesome deal...ill just have them do it.

Definitely do it

Now I just need to get out to a road course

[ss/rs-matt]

Originally Posted by 1sweet11SS

Definitely do it

Now I just need to get out to a road course

can you feel a difference with the bushings?

[SUKXOST]

Originally Posted by gmendoza5321

... LOL! Obviously you can tell I am a noob... How do you think it will differ at the track?

The 1LE HAS these mods(although gummier tires and lighter wheels and a few more suspension bushing upgrades and such) but I'm guessing 2, MAYBE 3 tenths quicker will be made up in the quarter.

[1sweet11SS]

Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

can you feel a difference with the bushings?

I've only stepped on it hard a couple times, but yes I can tell they are there. The rear is more planted, and there is a very slight increase in vibration.....almost unrecognizable, but if you pay close attention, it's there.