Finally got a response from Wavetrac, no response from numberous e-mails to Quaife.

Looks like I need to find 24 more people that would be willing to buy one for them to produce a unit... I was hoping they would do it with 10-15 confirmed.

See thier e-mail below. I know this is kinda expensive, but who is 'seriously' interested?

*EDIT* Looks like we have 10 interested so far between Benzworld and Crossfire Forums

Also note: This will fit the SLK32, SLK320, Crossfire SRT-6 & N/A
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e-mail reponse:

Thank you for your interest in Wavetrac.
Sorry for the delay in response, we had a website/email issue.
As you know the phantom grip solution does not solve a spider gear failure. The only real solution is to build a stronger diff, and the Wavetrac is not only stronger, but will transform the way the car handles and accelerates, and is maintenance free. A Wavetrac can certainly be built for your application, we just need to produce enough of them to make the price sensible. We would need a sample rear axle and axle flange/inner joint to be able to design a replacement. The price for a diff like this depends on quantity made, and similarity to other current designs. I would estimate that with an order for at least 25 units in hand, that we could produce a Wavetrac that could sell between 1300-1500 dollars each.
If that sounds possible to you, please get in touch with me and we can sort out how to get started.

Regards,
Dana

Mr. Dana C. Clark
Manager, Technical Operations
AUTOTECHdriveline
29 Journey
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3333 USA
Tel +1.949.362.8700 x25 Fax +1.949.362.8720

 

that is about the amount to replace the diff if and when it brakes,,using a (used diff)form a junk yd.
as you know our pin wallows out , and brakes how is that problem resolved. ? jim

 

If there is enough people interested, I will use my hood money for a LSD rear diff. Its only a matter of time before mine goes.

 

its nowhere near how a stock differential is built. if you can break a wavetrac youre doing something wrong.

 

If I wasn't so broke right now I'd definitely throw in on this lol. Just bought the NW downpipes and have a baby on the way, so any extra mod money is non existent right now. Maybe when my tax money comes in, hmmmm.

 

This unit would replace the stock carrier (with the spider gears). You use your stock housing, bearings, and ring/pinion.

Wavetrac® Differentials - Technical Information - © Autotech Corp. All rights reserved.

 

I would recommend that you send this company a complete pumpkin to verify that their unit will fit in the space. We tried this last year with a manufactor in Atlanta, he was certain he could build us a LSD looking at the prints. When he recieved the unit, he found that our rear housing is very small and the assembly is not straight in from the rear. Until your company has an actual pumpkin to work with, it's all just a sales pitch. Just my 2 cents.

 

@ BLACKSRT-6: Yes, I agree. I have a complete rear to send them. I just don't want to waste the money shipping it to them if there are not enough interested parties to actually get it produced... Thanks for the heads-up though.

 

Spend the shipping charge, get the truth and the real price! Let us all know what product the company will truely provide and what is included in the price (shipping, assembly etc). Until then it's just 25 names on a list.
Thanks

 

THey may be a good choice to ask about different gears for the rear while were at it. why get half of the pie if you can get all of it. Woody

I mean if you are going to send it to them..........

 

allen i spoke with shawn at autotech and he said he brought the slk32 diff upo at the company meeting and was told they werent interested in building a diff for our cars.
if its a drop in to replace our diff im interested. as the other members have said it may be worth the cost to send a pumpkin to them. it cant cost to much to ship a housing as they wont need the gears will they?

 

They technically only need the internal carrier. Since you will bolt your stock gear onto the LSD assy and install it back into your housing. I agree that I'd rather them have the whole housing also so they can be sure that it will fit in the small space allotted.

As far as cost to ship... well, i paid $120 to get my junkyard unit sent to me from Florida (I'm in GA). The 3.27 unit i bought from one of the forum members said it was $60 from TX to me... I know this doesn't sound like much, however I don't have money to throw away right now. However, I'll do what I can to get this ball rolling.

As far as gears... if we can't run a different ratio because of the TCU, then why would I want to have someone make me a different ratio?

 

allen pm me the cost to ship it to cali. im sure i can help the cause to get this rolling

 

I was thinking the same thing...and can't change gear ratio, if we can't program it in....

 

im fine with the 3.07 gearing as i want to run the standing mile in addition to the 1/4 mile. this gears gets me in both

 

I'd probably spring for one.

 

Odd that you don't have $50 for shipping and your working $1100 price for the parts? Is this one of those I need 25 buyers so that mine if free deals?

 

It is no wonder so many people get fed up with trying to do anything for members of this forum. Alan is not only a friend, but a honest man. He is an Air Force officer that is proudly serving our country. I try to not go on rants, but sometimes I get so pissed off when good people in this forum try to help others out, and someone like you thinks that there has to be a self serving motivation behind it.

 

even if he does get a free diff what difference does it make? he is a least trying to get a part made that doesnt exist at this time. what are you doing to resolve this issue except bash him for trying? step up to the plate. ill pay for the shipping to cali and you can pay for the return of his parts to be speced.
look at the wavetrac or quaiffe prices. ranging from 800 to 1300 $ depending on the car. thats for a diff thats being produced. factor in this diff isnt made and they have to build it from scratch it 1100 isnt a bad price.

 

Means very little to me. I'm a Navy Officer with 28 years in the Silent Service, still on active duty. My time abroad has taught me to question everything I hear and most of what I see, rant some more on that.