Well, I finally found this site. I am the guy that made the plate.
The only data I can provide is hard real life driving facts. Since I installed the plate I have not had a transaxle failure. We have had 3 broken axle shafts since. I just made my own since axle shaft makers can not seem to make a strong enough axle. I used 1350 light truck driveshaft components.
We are running 335/30ZR18 tires, 3400lbs car, 320Hp, Audi 016 AAZ. The car is rented out to every moron in the city of Toronto.
I am a licensed mechanic holding certificates of qualifications in:
Truck and Coach Technician
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Automotive Service Technician
Diesel Engine Service
Transportation Technologies Teacher - Secondary School.
Transportation Industry Welder
I have rebuilt and repaired many transmissions from all sorts of vehicles. I have extensive knowledge of gear setups, adjustment and modifications.
I disassembled three of these broken transaxles and found NO gear or bearing wear. All had the same problem. I am sure John at GTA will agree that the natural tendency for the pinion shaft is to smash through the cast iron case. This is why I made the plate. So far it working flawlessly.
We have put on over 3000 miles since the install and not a peep for the gearbox. We have hit speeds over 140MPH and driven for over 4 hours at freeway speeds, no problems.
I hope some of this info helps, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me
[email protected] [email protected]
Cheers
Jim