Well, I can now report that the new R&P has been successfully built into my Audi 016 type 5N. John at GTA said it all went together beautifully. The final specs have the new R&P at 3.22, which is up only slightly from the original target of 3.17. The meager difference doesn't mean much. Just getting this far exceeds earlier efforts to re-fit new R&P's into the Audi trans, so I'm excited and happy that everything is proceeding as planned (time to deliver the prototype not withstanding!).
So if you haven't already figured out who the test driver is - it's Neal with his fabulous NZ GT. you can check out his website for pics and specs. He's got an awesome motor with mid 400's for hp and torque and he's currently running a stock Audi 016 type 5N, non-LSD trans.
The first trans is being shipped to him as I make this post. I've arranged with him to try it out over the next 3 months or so. Now, sadly, he lives in Washington state and it is fall heading into winter, so he doesn't quite get the everyday sunshine that we enjoy here in Southern California, but I'm sure he'll find some days to get out and drive. He promises to provide us some feedback with regards to drivability, comparison to the stock 016, and whether the Quaife LSD adds anthing too.
So, thats it for now, and keep an eye out for updates on the progress of the testing. Some pics of the trans with the new R&P are on the way to me, and I'll post as soon as I have them (assuming I can figure out how to get a pic into a post!?!)
As noted earlier - if you want one of these, you'll have to contact GTA directly. Once a minimum of (10) orders are firmed up, production will be underway.
Regards,
Mitch D