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VW live axle

Posted: Jun Tue 08, 2010 9:12 am
by RuS4ty
Hey guys so the FSAE car that I've been working on sheared one of it front live axle off. We know the axle is from a VW but not sure which. Does anyone have access to junk (working) parts like this?
We managed to weld the bad one back together but would like to take a spare down to the race in case of additional failure. Please let me know, we leave this weekend! Thanks!

Re: VW live axel

Posted: Jun Tue 08, 2010 9:16 am
by Mikewire
Do you have a part# so we can x-reference the year, make and model? I have a couple of A4 front axles you can have, but I'm in Billings.

I'm asking a dumb question: what is FSAE, and what is your project?

Re: VW live axle

Posted: Jun Tue 08, 2010 10:48 am
by RuS4ty
Ill try to dig a little deeper for the part number, etc. but we snagged the axle from a previous year and have very little info on it.
FSAE (formula SAE) http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/

every year a couple (8) MSU students build a small scale formula car from the ground up for their capstone project. Design and build. We use a 600cc Kawasaki ZX6r engine. Have to head to work now, but will fill in with more details, pictures, etc. later.

Re: VW live axle

Posted: Jun Tue 08, 2010 12:11 pm
by Mikewire
Awesome, you should post up your work if you can.

Re: VW live axle

Posted: Jun Tue 08, 2010 10:58 pm
by padroB5
thats going go be fun to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no ideas john lol

Re: VW live axle

Posted: Jun Wed 09, 2010 7:50 am
by RuS4ty
Hey Mike one of our team members is in billings till tonight, and may be interested in checking out/snagging those axles, would it be possible to meet up with him? Otherwise are you coming down for the BBQ on friday? Looks like I may be sticking around till saturday or friday evening. Let me know!
Ill be at work most of the day but shoot me a text if you can (434-906-1340).

Re: VW live axle

Posted: Jun Wed 09, 2010 7:53 am
by RuS4ty
Oh, and what and are the axles from your A4 Mike or something else?

Re: VW live axle

Posted: Jun Wed 09, 2010 9:29 am
by kompressorgolf
lets see some pics of this thing!

Re: VW live axle

Posted: Jun Wed 09, 2010 9:57 am
by Mikewire
Yup Rusty they came out of my A4 last weekend and they are just sitting in my garage - the only problem is that the inner boots are torn, but I bet you guys can deal with that somehow. Other than the torn boots the joints are still solid. Tonight would be fine - I'll be home if your mate wants to grab them.

BTW, I just sent you a TXT about it too.

Re: VW live axle

Posted: Jun Thu 10, 2010 9:04 am
by RuS4ty
cool thanks mike! Ill see you on friday.

As for some teaser pictures...
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