Mazda Rotary Club

Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: AL20vT on March 15, 2008, 12:18:38 PM

Title: Benefits of Diff brace
Post by: AL20vT on March 15, 2008, 12:18:38 PM
Hi chaps - went to test drive a single turbo yesterday.
It had a Diff brace fitted which caused the car to be quite "jumpy" when backing off the throttle.
 
What are the benefits of the diff brace and is it needed?
 
For info, the car is running approx 400bhp.
 
Cheers,
AL
Title: Benefits of Diff brace
Post by: strange_days_uk on March 15, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
The diff brace isn\'t the cause of this jumpiness, rotarys are prone to it.  In actual fact, the diff brace will help to ease jerkiness, as it increases rigidity in the drivtrain so it is less "sloppy".  Benefits are that when you run single turbo sort of power through your stock diff, it can cause problems so diff brace help to strengthen the whole drivetrain.
Title: Benefits of Diff brace
Post by: SiH on March 15, 2008, 12:47:17 PM
Mine without the brace is very jumpy when coming off the throttle - it \'piulses\' a lot - However, I know it\'s got an aftermarket clutch (unknown) so i had suspicions this could be being exagerated by an aftermarket fly as well.
If the diff brace can help a bit with this it may be time to invest...
Title: Benefits of Diff brace
Post by: strange_days_uk on March 15, 2008, 12:53:34 PM
I struggled with jerky throttle control for a long time with this car, 3 things I have found to bring it down to acceptable levels

Engine torque damper
Diff brace
Finely tuned map